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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T886 JCJMOT history

T886 JCJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
142,096 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T886 JCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T886 JCJ was last recorded at 142,096 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 3,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2007: 90,211 miles, lower than 873,750 miles on 17 Mar 2006.

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
138,732 miles · 22 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,096 miles
  • 2021 – 138,732 miles
  • 2018 – 138,594 miles
  • 2017 – 137,646 miles
  • 2016 – 135,954 miles
  • 2014 – 133,049 miles
  • 2013 – 129,118 miles
  • 2012 – 126,242 miles
  • 2011 – 120,473 miles
  • 2010 – 113,869 miles
  • 2009 – 104,147 miles
  • 2008 – 98,510 miles
  • 2007 – 90,211 miles
  • 2006 – 873,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Engine under tray insucure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in n/s steering rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,096 miles (+3,364)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    120426625071
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass138,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,732 miles
    Test number
    262603913934
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insucure
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack end

  3. Fail138,732 miles (+138)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,732 miles
    Test number
    494246428832
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorMacpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray insucure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel arch cover insucure
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack end

  4. Pass138,594 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,594 miles
    Test number
    372451409339
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on under carriage

  5. Fail138,594 miles (+948)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,594 miles
    Test number
    436146867252
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has slight damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on under carriage

  6. Pass137,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    680947928287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has very slight roughness
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail137,646 miles (+1,692)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    167544848236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has very slight roughness
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damaged, two other obligatory mirrors ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass135,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,954 miles
    Test number
    774735892941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/ worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe has been repaired with electrical tape
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail135,954 miles (+2,905)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,954 miles
    Test number
    601320518097
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/ worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe has been repaired with electrical tape
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass133,049 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,049 miles
    Test number
    789456834398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven

  11. Fail133,049 miles (+3,931)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,049 miles
    Test number
    659966434347
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven
    • NoteOil on min

  12. Pass129,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    197352133312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,118 miles (+2,876)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    887442833353
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass126,242 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    126,242 miles
    Test number
    147104652378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,105 miles (+5,632)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    975978592238
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake discs have very bad surface corrosion. brake test ok

  16. Pass120,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,473 miles
    Test number
    609652921372
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail400,026 miles (+286,157)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    400,026 miles
    Test number
    415392021472
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass113,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    694219550203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,869 miles (+9,722)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    981956150282
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • NoteN/S track rod arm has play found at inner balljoint

  20. Pass104,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    480423189012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,147 miles (+5,637)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,147 miles
    Test number
    171042089417
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass98,510 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    182505678499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,211 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    391973587015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass90,211 miles (-783,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    404023787072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass873,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    873,750 miles
    Test number
    603396276055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T886 JCJ

Does T886 JCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T886 JCJ expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T886 JCJ?
The MOT on T886 JCJ expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T886 JCJ done?
T886 JCJ was recorded at 142,096 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022.
Has T886 JCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T886 JCJ has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T886 JCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T886 JCJ find?
T886 JCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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