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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T678 TJNMOT history

T678 TJN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
90,901 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 TJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T678 TJN was last recorded at 90,901 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 2,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,348 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,553 miles
Average per year
3,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,901 miles
  • 2021 – 88,348 miles
  • 2020 – 83,387 miles
  • 2019 – 79,004 miles
  • 2018 – 72,025 miles
  • 2017 – 68,334 miles
  • 2016 – 66,594 miles
  • 2015 – 57,139 miles
  • 2014 – 56,185 miles
  • 2013 – 55,192 miles
  • 2012 – 53,553 miles
  • 2011 – 53,215 miles
  • 2010 – 49,650 miles
  • 2009 – 46,458 miles
  • 2008 – 43,080 miles
  • 2007 – 38,226 miles
  • 2006 – 34,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,901 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,901 miles (+2,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    891467928189
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,348 miles (+4,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    783761598927
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass83,387 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    283737100450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,004 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    990669579464
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,003 miles (+6,978)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,003 miles
    Test number
    390537008768
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,025 miles (+3,691)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,025 miles
    Test number
    869404232570
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    629674585400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail68,334 miles (+1,740)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,334 miles
    Test number
    652068210200
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass66,594 miles (+215)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,594 miles
    Test number
    544637828388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated.

  10. Fail66,379 miles (+9,240)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,379 miles
    Test number
    909419128476
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light damaged (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated.

  11. Pass57,139 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    689594185188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,185 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,185 miles
    Test number
    228110134299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,192 miles (+1,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    587211913207
    • NoteCrack in front number plate.
    • NoteSlight movement in steering column.

  14. Pass53,553 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    696909402298
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery slightly loose where mounted.
    • NoteBoth mirror surrounds are taped up.
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split but still clearing screen.
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe not mounted in trailing arm mounts (rectified).
    • NoteO/s/f brake flexi hose not mounted in shock mount (rectified).
    • NoteRear exhaust baffles rattle.

  15. Fail53,553 miles (+338)2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    817239802213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery slightly loose where mounted.
    • NoteBoth mirror surrounds are taped up.
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split but still clearing screen.
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe not mounted in trailing arm mounts (rectified).
    • NoteO/s/f brake flexi hose not mounted in shock mount (rectified).
    • NoteRear exhaust baffles rattle.

  16. Pass53,215 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    706919601281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split but clearing the screen (recommend new wiper blades)
    • NoteO/S/F flexible brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteO/S?F lower suspension arm inner rear bush is slightly split, but does NOT have any movement
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F top suspension mount
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/F top suspension mount

  17. Fail53,215 miles (+3,565)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    129058901216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split but clearing the screen (recommend new wiper blades)
    • NoteO/S/F flexible brake hose slightly perished
    • NoteO/S?F lower suspension arm inner rear bush is slightly split, but does NOT have any movement
    • NoteSlight play in N/S/F top suspension mount
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/F top suspension mount

  18. Pass49,650 miles (+3,192)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    561901290119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops perished

  19. Pass46,458 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    864540219263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,080 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,080 miles
    Test number
    530098008298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,226 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,226 miles
    Test number
    911312007204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    261116196119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T678 TJN

Does T678 TJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T678 TJN expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T678 TJN?
The MOT on T678 TJN expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T678 TJN done?
T678 TJN was recorded at 90,901 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
Has T678 TJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 TJN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T678 TJN 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 T678 TJN find?
T678 TJN passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; wheel bearing has slight play both rear.

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