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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T87 JBUMOT history

T87 JBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2024
Mileage
143,995 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 JBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 JBU was last recorded at 143,995 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,834 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,995 miles
  • 2022 – 143,834 miles
  • 2021 – 143,561 miles
  • 2019 – 143,167 miles
  • 2018 – 142,889 miles
  • 2017 – 141,367 miles
  • 2016 – 138,342 miles
  • 2015 – 135,525 miles
  • 2014 – 131,534 miles
  • 2013 – 126,410 miles
  • 2012 – 119,656 miles
  • 2011 – 113,942 miles
  • 2010 – 109,482 miles
  • 2009 – 101,901 miles
  • 2008 – 94,315 miles
  • 2007 – 85,907 miles
  • 2006 – 79,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,995 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,995 miles (+161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,995 miles
    Test number
    652709422612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass143,834 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,834 miles
    Test number
    976953941852
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake cables corroded

  3. Pass143,561 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,561 miles
    Test number
    150942016507
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (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))

  4. Fail143,550 miles (+383)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,550 miles
    Test number
    415877473239
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut tops (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass143,167 miles (+278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    996548676790
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass142,889 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,889 miles
    Test number
    301971837388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail142,888 miles (+1,521)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    987836647424
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass141,367 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    913892202800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  9. Fail141,366 miles (+3,024)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,366 miles
    Test number
    913873957943
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  10. Pass138,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    688757332917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty

  11. Fail138,340 miles (+2,815)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,340 miles
    Test number
    904651256622
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty

  12. Pass135,525 miles (+3,991)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,525 miles
    Test number
    928105515109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront sub frame corroded

  13. Pass131,534 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,534 miles
    Test number
    276902104159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked / perished
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail131,523 miles (+5,113)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,523 miles
    Test number
    395820204171
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked / perished
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass126,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,410 miles
    Test number
    246097013167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,410 miles (+6,754)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,410 miles
    Test number
    935457013168
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail119,656 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    245579112477
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes started to deteriorate but can still function as intended
    • NoteNearside washer only hitting bottom of screen but offside washer providing enough fluid to clear screen

  18. Pass119,656 miles (+5,714)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    629199112167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes started to deteriorate but can still function as intended
    • NoteNearside washer only hitting bottom of screen but offside washer providing enough fluid to clear screen

  19. Pass113,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    576340121151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,942 miles (+4,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    976510721198
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass109,482 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    690271020153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,901 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,901 miles
    Test number
    143108419117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,752 miles (+7,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    481065019163
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass94,315 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    691654828153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    954594127105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,907 miles (+6,462)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    943594227124
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass79,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    311076626158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T87 JBU

Does T87 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 JBU expired on 2 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 JBU?
The MOT on T87 JBU expired on 2 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 JBU done?
T87 JBU was recorded at 143,995 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has T87 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 JBU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T87 JBU 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 T87 JBU find?
T87 JBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front brake back plates corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread, and 1 more.

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