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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T800 JTWMOT history

T800 JTW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
153,861 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T800 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T800 JTW was last recorded at 153,861 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 5,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2020: 35,023 miles, lower than 129,835 miles on 14 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,273 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,588 miles
Average per year
8,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,861 miles
  • 2023 – 148,273 miles
  • 2022 – 143,164 miles
  • 2021 – 139,355 miles
  • 2020 – 135,023 miles
  • 2019 – 129,835 miles
  • 2018 – 122,843 miles
  • 2017 – 116,177 miles
  • 2016 – 108,171 miles
  • 2015 – 96,905 miles
  • 2014 – 78,867 miles
  • 2013 – 69,477 miles
  • 2012 – 59,458 miles
  • 2011 – 42,145 miles
  • 2010 – 39,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,861 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,861 miles (+5,588)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,861 miles
    Test number
    956224107239
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass148,273 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,273 miles
    Test number
    624861856781
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,253 miles (+65)3 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,253 miles
    Test number
    549911646748
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,188 miles (+5,024)3 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,188 miles
    Test number
    768118378706
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,164 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    821656935900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension spring arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension spring arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,164 miles (+3,809)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,164 miles
    Test number
    820834102088
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement Handbrake cable pivot lever seized (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension spring arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension spring arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,355 miles (+4,332)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,355 miles
    Test number
    796468583552
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center clamp/sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,023 miles (+100,000)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    404335953125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail35,023 miles (-94,812)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,023 miles
    Test number
    388072916691
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,835 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,835 miles
    Test number
    388904221076
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail129,835 miles (+6,992)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,835 miles
    Test number
    319679335392
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass122,843 miles (+6,666)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,843 miles
    Test number
    314655391388
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass116,177 miles (+8,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,177 miles
    Test number
    811608789569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass108,171 miles (+11,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,171 miles
    Test number
    934157213038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,905 miles (+18,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,905 miles
    Test number
    526242806658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,867 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    868689784211
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail78,850 miles (+9,373)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    135209284255
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass69,477 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    457423683255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,458 miles (+17,313)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    457410402373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,145 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    778443041169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,142 miles (+2,734)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    148413931156
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass39,408 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    370631440376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T800 JTW

Does T800 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T800 JTW expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T800 JTW?
The MOT on T800 JTW expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T800 JTW done?
T800 JTW was recorded at 153,861 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 8,208 miles a year.
Has T800 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T800 JTW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T800 JTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T800 JTW find?
T800 JTW passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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