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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T897 JBAMOT history

T897 JBA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
190,343 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 JBA was last recorded at 190,343 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,984 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,343 miles
  • 2025 – 187,984 miles
  • 2024 – 182,630 miles
  • 2023 – 176,662 miles
  • 2017 – 175,713 miles
  • 2014 – 174,550 miles
  • 2013 – 168,369 miles
  • 2012 – 165,476 miles
  • 2011 – 157,126 miles
  • 2010 – 149,193 miles
  • 2009 – 142,316 miles
  • 2008 – 132,985 miles
  • 2007 – 121,635 miles
  • 2006 – 116,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,343 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Filler in n/s/r sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Mark on screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,343 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    190,343 miles
    Test number
    555363848573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass187,984 miles (+5,354)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,984 miles
    Test number
    157405347705
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,630 miles (+5,968)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,630 miles
    Test number
    201199938057
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass176,662 miles (+949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,662 miles
    Test number
    402054365311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass175,713 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,713 miles
    Test number
    869495797288
    • AdvisoryFiller in n/s/r sill
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryMark on screen
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Fail175,708 miles (+1,158)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,708 miles
    Test number
    298353304405
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFiller in n/s/r sill
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryMark on screen
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Pass174,550 miles (+40)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    174,550 miles
    Test number
    446193754344
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/f indicator starting to show white
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater in o/s/r light

  8. Fail174,510 miles (+6,141)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,510 miles
    Test number
    225532254334
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/f indicator starting to show white
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater in o/s/r light

  9. Pass168,369 miles (+2,893)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    168,369 miles
    Test number
    697968243363
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and corroded o/s/f inner brake pad worn close to limit
    • NoteKerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls
    • NoteMarks on screen
    • NoteN/s/f indicator starting to show white
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteOil on engine g/box

  10. Pass165,476 miles (+11)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    165,476 miles
    Test number
    707676962383
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteKerb damage on alloys and tyres
    • NoteMarks in screen
    • NoteOil on engine g/box

  11. Fail165,465 miles (+8,339)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,465 miles
    Test number
    215533862348
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteKerb damage on alloys and tyres
    • NoteMarks in screen
    • NoteOil on engine g/box

  12. Pass157,126 miles (+63)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    157,126 miles
    Test number
    389250151307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded on inner face

  13. Fail157,063 miles (+7,870)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,063 miles
    Test number
    209763641367
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded on inner face

  14. Pass149,193 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    149,193 miles
    Test number
    463118240362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,316 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    142,316 miles
    Test number
    343113559309
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  16. Fail142,299 miles (+1,617)5 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,299 miles
    Test number
    612876649304
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  17. Pass140,682 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    140,682 miles
    Test number
    563456249110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail140,682 miles (+7,697)8 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,682 miles
    Test number
    192109639138
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass132,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    471817138110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail132,985 miles (+11,350)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    671877538123
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass121,635 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    562425997069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,596 miles (+5,076)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,596 miles
    Test number
    692347387087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail116,520 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,520 miles
    Test number
    292253676253
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T897 JBA

Does T897 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 JBA is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 JBA?
The MOT on T897 JBA is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 JBA done?
T897 JBA was recorded at 190,343 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has T897 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 JBA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T897 JBA 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 T897 JBA find?
T897 JBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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