Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T61 JLKMOT history
T61 JLK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 109,437 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,961 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T61 JLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T61 JLK was last recorded at 109,437 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 5,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,350 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,087 miles
- Average per year
- 3,961 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,437 miles
- 2024 – 104,350 miles
- 2023 – 98,177 miles
- 2022 – 93,279 miles
- 2021 – 86,857 miles
- 2020 – 81,191 miles
- 2019 – 75,160 miles
- 2018 – 67,761 miles
- 2017 – 61,083 miles
- 2016 – 55,902 miles
- 2015 – 55,340 miles
- 2014 – 54,360 miles
- 2012 – 52,081 miles
- 2010 – 47,911 miles
- 2009 – 45,131 miles
- 2008 – 41,805 miles
- 2007 – 38,063 miles
- 2006 – 33,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,437 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front - slightly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,437 miles (+5,087)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 109,437 miles
- Test number
- 432218019547
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass104,350 miles (+6,173)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 104,350 miles
- Test number
- 459082764197
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front - slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Pass98,177 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,177 miles
- Test number
- 235303175724
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front - slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail98,177 miles (+4,898)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,177 miles
- Test number
- 451272177592
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front - slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,279 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 93,279 miles
- Test number
- 718989361725
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,279 miles (+6,422)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,279 miles
- Test number
- 536283763869
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass86,857 miles (+5,666)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 86,857 miles
- Test number
- 619131978379
- MinorNearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly caliper linkage not returning fully (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLift to both front top mounts
Pass81,191 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 81,191 miles
- Test number
- 995577334527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake levers not fully returning
- AdvisoryDipstick tube broken
Fail81,183 miles (+6,023)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,183 miles
- Test number
- 429153625995
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake levers not fully returning
- AdvisoryDipstick tube broken
Pass75,160 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,160 miles
- Test number
- 944998412004
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside rear caliper hand brake linkage sticking slightly
- AdvisorySlight lift both front top mounts
Fail75,159 miles (+7,398)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,159 miles
- Test number
- 506177944724
- MajorFuel pipe leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside rear caliper hand brake linkage sticking slightly
- AdvisorySlight lift both front top mounts
Pass67,761 miles (+6,678)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 67,761 miles
- Test number
- 293334815093
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCooling radiator showing signs of leakage
- AdvisorySlight lift/free play to both front top mounts
Pass61,083 miles (+5,181)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 61,083 miles
- Test number
- 790777495285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake lever not fully on stop
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,902 miles (+562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 55,902 miles
- Test number
- 243357265207
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass55,340 miles (+980)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 55,340 miles
- Test number
- 535053155101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 54,360 miles
- Test number
- 667010724119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,360 miles (+2,279)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,360 miles
- Test number
- 989160124121
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass52,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 52,081 miles
- Test number
- 256053352140
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 267661371498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,911 miles
- Test number
- 863356540187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,911 miles (+2,780)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,911 miles
- Test number
- 120265640114
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail45,131 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,131 miles
- Test number
- 231712159465
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,131 miles (+3,326)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 45,131 miles
- Test number
- 552562259102
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,805 miles (+3,742)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 41,805 miles
- Test number
- 560786058115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass38,063 miles (+4,273)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,063 miles
- Test number
- 750520757103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,790 miles
- Test number
- 600356156154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T61 JLK
- Does T61 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T61 JLK expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T61 JLK?
- The MOT on T61 JLK expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T61 JLK done?
- T61 JLK was recorded at 109,437 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
- Has T61 JLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T61 JLK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T61 JLK 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 T61 JLK find?
- T61 JLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished.
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