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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T579 JGPMOT history

T579 JGP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2022
Mileage
70,252 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 JGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 JGP was last recorded at 70,252 miles on 22 Oct 2021, 3,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,621 miles · 2 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
3,631 miles
Average per year
1,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 70,252 miles
  • 2020 – 66,621 miles
  • 2019 – 65,348 miles
  • 2018 – 64,020 miles
  • 2017 – 62,903 miles
  • 2016 – 61,251 miles
  • 2015 – 59,648 miles
  • 2014 – 58,088 miles
  • 2013 – 56,170 miles
  • 2012 – 54,770 miles
  • 2011 – 53,633 miles
  • 2010 – 52,321 miles
  • 2009 – 50,550 miles
  • 2008 – 46,352 miles
  • 2007 – 44,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,252 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,252 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    874161958667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    104765934964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail66,621 miles (+1,273)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    733663194967
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass65,348 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    215406834054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,020 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,020 miles
    Test number
    174009253719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass62,903 miles (+1,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    476897679276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass61,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,251 miles
    Test number
    756261952133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail61,245 miles (+1,597)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    356438428498
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass59,648 miles (+1,560)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    498962925152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass58,088 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    976677574026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    445337153049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail56,170 miles (+1,400)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    497057453013
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,770 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    356047042034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,633 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,633 miles
    Test number
    478717001049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,321 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    902516630000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,550 miles (+4,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,550 miles
    Test number
    142921629422
    • NoteWipers slow

  17. Pass46,352 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,352 miles
    Test number
    932771028067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    383612927072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 JGP

Does T579 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 JGP expired on 21 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 JGP?
The MOT on T579 JGP expired on 21 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 JGP done?
T579 JGP was recorded at 70,252 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2021, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
Has T579 JGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 JGP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T579 JGP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T579 JGP find?
T579 JGP passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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