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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T873 JRVMOT history

T873 JRV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 110,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2025
Mileage
110,168 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 JRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 JRV was last recorded at 110,168 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 3,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,625 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,543 miles
Average per year
3,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,168 miles
  • 2023 – 106,625 miles
  • 2022 – 103,624 miles
  • 2021 – 100,057 miles
  • 2020 – 95,420 miles
  • 2019 – 89,440 miles
  • 2018 – 81,509 miles
  • 2017 – 78,456 miles
  • 2016 – 76,465 miles
  • 2015 – 73,169 miles
  • 2014 – 69,856 miles
  • 2013 – 65,220 miles
  • 2012 – 61,825 miles
  • 2011 – 58,171 miles
  • 2010 – 54,534 miles
  • 2009 – 50,533 miles
  • 2008 – 45,331 miles
  • 2007 – 43,537 miles
  • 2006 – 41,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFan belt splitRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRad looseRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,168 miles
    Test number
    851962076501
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFan belt split
    • AdvisoryRad loose

  2. Fail110,166 miles (+3,541)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    743722046333
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFan belt split
    • AdvisoryRad loose

  3. Pass106,625 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    461017328226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFan belt split rad loose

  4. Fail106,614 miles (+2,990)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    904157013242
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFan belt split
    • AdvisoryRad loose

  5. Pass103,624 miles (+3,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    415165819639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFan belt splitting
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRad insecure

  6. Pass100,057 miles (+4,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    705601767050
    • AdvisoryFan belt split
    • AdvisoryRad loose

  7. Pass95,420 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    414053396975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail95,412 miles (+5,972)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    200200722423
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low and wearing on outer edge

  9. Pass89,440 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    573442970630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail89,384 miles (+7,875)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,384 miles
    Test number
    761842017837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated from control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated from control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass81,509 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,509 miles
    Test number
    105878663428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,507 miles (+3,051)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    946642210574
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,456 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    586881816568
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle is not fully secured
    • AdvisoryHead lamp level adjustment switch is insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door is very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door is very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryService light showing on dash
    • AdvisoryOil level is just above minimum

  14. Fail78,456 miles (+1,991)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    662608851286
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges 175 80 R14 88T - Tyre appears to be misshapen (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle is not fully secured
    • AdvisoryHead lamp level adjustment switch is insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door is very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door mirror cover is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door is very stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryService light showing on dash
    • AdvisoryOil level is just above minimum

  15. Pass76,465 miles (+3,296)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    305743118316
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp adjuster switch insecure

  16. Pass73,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    280705433255
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLight damage to lower engine mount bracket
    • AdvisoryNear side mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail73,169 miles (+3,313)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    368482927933
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLight damage to lower engine mount bracket
    • AdvisoryNear side mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil level overfilled
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil level to high

  18. Pass69,856 miles (+31)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,856 miles
    Test number
    868784144235
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear bumper insecure
    • NoteOffside rear wing damaged

  19. Fail69,825 miles (+4,605)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    996172344281
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside rear bumper insecure
    • NoteOffside rear wing damaged

  20. Pass65,220 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    817705933267
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnett pull lever drivers side insecure.
    • NoteNear and offside rear brake pads 65-70% worn.
    • NoteRear axle rubber mounts perished knocking noise.
    • NoteSevice indicator sign on dash.

  21. Fail65,220 miles (+3,395)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,220 miles
    Test number
    945274633236
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnett pull lever drivers side insecure.
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pads 70-75% worn. brake discs heat marks scored slightly near and offside front.
    • NoteNear and offside rear brake pads 65-70% worn.
    • NoteRadiator leaking coolant lower bottom offside.

  22. Pass61,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    487305032200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,825 miles (+3,654)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    355135132233
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre fouling on deflection shield on full lock
    • NoteSump gaurd insecure

  24. Pass58,171 miles (+3,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,171 miles
    Test number
    607291331280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass54,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    521107430249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,534 miles (+4,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,534 miles
    Test number
    273706430217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass50,533 miles (+5,202)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    940019539275
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking.
    • NoteNear and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre started to wear outer edge.

  28. Pass45,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    313134838220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail45,331 miles (+1,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    372484738268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Pass43,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    513951147268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail43,537 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    693911247251
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Fail43,537 miles (+1,648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    334411047458
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  33. Pass41,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    921742926286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T873 JRV

Does T873 JRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T873 JRV expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T873 JRV?
The MOT on T873 JRV expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T873 JRV done?
T873 JRV was recorded at 110,168 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 3,788 miles a year.
Has T873 JRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 JRV has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T873 JRV 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 T873 JRV find?
T873 JRV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); fan belt split; rad loose.

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