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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T885 JBLMOT history

T885 JBL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
117,557 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 JBL was last recorded at 117,557 miles on 31 May 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,554 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,557 miles
  • 2019 – 112,466 miles
  • 2017 – 107,231 miles
  • 2016 – 94,692 miles
  • 2015 – 90,822 miles
  • 2014 – 86,192 miles
  • 2013 – 82,049 miles
  • 2012 – 73,975 miles
  • 2011 – 71,330 miles
  • 2010 – 65,158 miles
  • 2009 – 58,123 miles
  • 2008 – 51,607 miles
  • 2007 – 43,238 miles
  • 2006 – 33,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,557 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brakes binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,557 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,557 miles
    Test number
    333828167180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,554 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    812668945799
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,548 miles (+5,082)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    291802419842
    • 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))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,466 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    438735491325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,231 miles (+644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    884056308590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail106,587 miles (+11,895)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    549066579009
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass94,692 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    327192547516
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail94,534 miles (+3,712)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    526016544331
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass90,822 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    763411795382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail90,820 miles (+4,628)6 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    986026799457
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass86,192 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    568120474230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,049 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    447071963469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,042 miles (+3,083)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    389687053393
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,959 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    235038773464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail78,959 miles (+4,984)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    689514463116
    • FailureFront Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass73,975 miles (+2,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    949357602124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,330 miles (+6,172)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    628788191060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass65,158 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    774336900100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,123 miles (+6,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    933585909195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass51,607 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,607 miles
    Test number
    552269608197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,238 miles (+10,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    254896007148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass33,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,237 miles
    Test number
    562430916156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 JBL

Does T885 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 JBL expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 JBL?
The MOT on T885 JBL expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 JBL done?
T885 JBL was recorded at 117,557 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has T885 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 JBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T885 JBL 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 T885 JBL find?
T885 JBL passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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