Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T840 JECMOT history
T840 JEC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Nov 2021
- Mileage
- 84,196 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T840 JEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Nov 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
T840 JEC was last recorded at 84,196 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 82,224 miles · 16 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,972 miles
- Average per year
- 1,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 84,196 miles
- 2020 – 82,224 miles
- 2019 – 81,892 miles
- 2018 – 81,157 miles
- 2017 – 80,631 miles
- 2016 – 79,569 miles
- 2015 – 79,099 miles
- 2014 – 78,334 miles
- 2013 – 77,951 miles
- 2012 – 77,210 miles
- 2011 – 76,592 miles
- 2010 – 74,369 miles
- 2009 – 72,487 miles
- 2008 – 71,871 miles
- 2007 – 71,160 miles
- 2006 – 68,365 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail84,196 miles
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail84,196 miles (+1,972)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,196 miles
- Test number
- 394294761339
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,224 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 82,224 miles
- Test number
- 418011003097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,223 miles (+331)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,223 miles
- Test number
- 909875224170
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass81,892 miles (+735)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,892 miles
- Test number
- 402023285954
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,157 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 81,157 miles
- Test number
- 284597421042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail81,156 miles (+525)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,156 miles
- Test number
- 882448582076
- DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp corroded and detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass80,631 miles (+1,062)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 80,631 miles
- Test number
- 547004855079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,569 miles (+470)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 79,569 miles
- Test number
- 434587287132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,099 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 79,099 miles
- Test number
- 318035587912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,093 miles (+759)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,093 miles
- Test number
- 333940162274
- FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass78,334 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,334 miles
- Test number
- 798710114343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail78,334 miles (+383)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,334 miles
- Test number
- 337494704313
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass77,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,951 miles
- Test number
- 125151413306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,951 miles (+741)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,951 miles
- Test number
- 499031413480
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass77,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,210 miles
- Test number
- 615381012328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,210 miles (+618)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,210 miles
- Test number
- 499561812465
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass76,592 miles (+2,223)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 76,592 miles
- Test number
- 598667001309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,369 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 74,369 miles
- Test number
- 960075090240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,487 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 72,487 miles
- Test number
- 413368809491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,871 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,871 miles
- Test number
- 482877488215
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass71,871 miles (+711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 71,871 miles
- Test number
- 504727888261
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass71,160 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 71,160 miles
- Test number
- 890870117340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,128 miles (+2,763)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,128 miles
- Test number
- 221269207359
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass68,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 68,365 miles
- Test number
- 900562416348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T840 JEC
- Does T840 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T840 JEC expired on 15 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T840 JEC?
- The MOT on T840 JEC expired on 15 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T840 JEC done?
- T840 JEC was recorded at 84,196 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 1,055 miles a year.
- Has T840 JEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T840 JEC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on T840 JEC 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 T840 JEC find?
- T840 JEC failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 3 major defects: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside rear suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axel.
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