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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T875 JCJMOT history

T875 JCJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
137,120 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T875 JCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T875 JCJ was last recorded at 137,120 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2010: 11,038 miles, lower than 110,038 miles on 29 Nov 2010.

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
135,710 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
3,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,120 miles
  • 2023 – 135,705 miles
  • 2022 – 135,701 miles
  • 2021 – 135,680 miles
  • 2020 – 135,668 miles
  • 2019 – 135,658 miles
  • 2018 – 135,617 miles
  • 2017 – 135,320 miles
  • 2016 – 134,334 miles
  • 2015 – 130,438 miles
  • 2014 – 125,444 miles
  • 2013 – 121,979 miles
  • 2012 – 118,428 miles
  • 2011 – 114,506 miles
  • 2010 – 11,038 miles
  • 2009 – 99,809 miles
  • 2008 – 91,194 miles
  • 2007 – 79,158 miles
  • 2006 – 68,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,120 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear wiper blade rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,120 miles (+1,410)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,120 miles
    Test number
    364187536089
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Pass135,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    338554875862
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail135,710 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,710 miles
    Test number
    432130711798
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass135,705 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,705 miles
    Test number
    396052691539
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Pass135,701 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,701 miles
    Test number
    322114424539
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber split

  6. Fail135,700 miles (+20)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,700 miles
    Test number
    162884073902
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade rubber split

  7. Pass135,680 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,680 miles
    Test number
    213066408745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail135,674 miles (+6)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    539679996144
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass135,668 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,668 miles
    Test number
    149992075039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail135,667 miles (+9)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,667 miles
    Test number
    392601873900
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,658 miles
    Test number
    724141598935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail135,658 miles (+41)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,658 miles
    Test number
    205612589202
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass135,617 miles (+297)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,617 miles
    Test number
    696795172644
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  14. Pass135,320 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,320 miles
    Test number
    169432522369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,334 miles (+3,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,334 miles
    Test number
    670230988209
    • AdvisoryWill soon need new parking brake cables inner cables slight tightness

  16. Pass130,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,438 miles
    Test number
    421604397819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,438 miles (+4,994)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,438 miles
    Test number
    603763728921
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass125,444 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,444 miles
    Test number
    368605134334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front shock-absorber damping effect
    • NoteOffside front shock-absorber damping effect

  19. Fail125,444 miles (+3,465)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,444 miles
    Test number
    849383334313
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front shock-absorber damping effect
    • NoteOffside front shock-absorber damping effect

  20. Pass121,979 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    486797533383
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  21. Fail121,979 miles (+3,551)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    885436233305
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  22. Pass118,428 miles (+3,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,428 miles
    Test number
    448810142341
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  23. Pass114,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    357755231378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail114,506 miles (+103,468)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,506 miles
    Test number
    879074031328
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass11,038 miles (-99,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    11,038 miles
    Test number
    172851940340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,038 miles (+10,229)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    351113730309
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass99,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    553580279093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  28. Fail99,809 miles (+8,615)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    461139969099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  29. Pass91,194 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    551342378080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass79,158 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    892341877087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass68,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    510788266036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T875 JCJ

Does T875 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T875 JCJ expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T875 JCJ?
The MOT on T875 JCJ expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T875 JCJ done?
T875 JCJ was recorded at 137,120 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
Has T875 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T875 JCJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T875 JCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T875 JCJ find?
T875 JCJ failed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 7 more.

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