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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T898 JOPMOT history

T898 JOP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2024
Mileage
210,998 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 JOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 JOP was last recorded at 210,998 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 12,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,556 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12,442 miles
Average per year
6,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 210,998 miles
  • 2022 – 198,556 miles
  • 2021 – 189,678 miles
  • 2020 – 181,645 miles
  • 2019 – 170,728 miles
  • 2018 – 145,811 miles
  • 2017 – 136,420 miles
  • 2016 – 134,029 miles
  • 2015 – 131,728 miles
  • 2014 – 129,101 miles
  • 2013 – 126,220 miles
  • 2012 – 122,985 miles
  • 2011 – 119,362 miles
  • 2010 – 115,599 miles
  • 2009 – 112,020 miles
  • 2008 – 107,997 miles
  • 2007 – 102,962 miles
  • 2006 – 96,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,998 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,998 miles (+12,442)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    210,998 miles
    Test number
    342098725486
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass198,556 miles (+8,878)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,556 miles
    Test number
    966845574680
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,678 miles (+8,033)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,678 miles
    Test number
    801375091336
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,645 miles
    Test number
    227083234652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail181,645 miles (+10,917)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,645 miles
    Test number
    424411307484
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning reg (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass170,728 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,728 miles
    Test number
    826024675961
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper Motor Slightly Worn

  7. Fail170,728 miles (+24,917)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,728 miles
    Test number
    706427308274
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper Motor Slightly Worn

  8. Pass145,811 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,811 miles
    Test number
    539472579692
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,811 miles (+9,391)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,811 miles
    Test number
    889936311116
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,420 miles (+2,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,420 miles
    Test number
    111979400598
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass134,029 miles (+2,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,029 miles
    Test number
    264121424293
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and front to rear brake pipes are greased

  12. Pass131,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,728 miles
    Test number
    456056589277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail131,728 miles (+2,627)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,728 miles
    Test number
    769830399170
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake is binding slightly

  14. Pass129,101 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    518998264275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber outer dust covers are loose

  15. Fail129,101 miles (+2,881)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,101 miles
    Test number
    706876564238
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber outer dust covers are loose

  16. Pass126,220 miles (+3,235)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,220 miles
    Test number
    115796463297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll brake pipes are greased
    • NoteBothj front tyres are wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

  17. Pass122,985 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    122,985 miles
    Test number
    426275472221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly coroded on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear shocker dust cover is loose

  18. Fail122,985 miles (+3,623)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,985 miles
    Test number
    467695372289
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly coroded on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear shocker dust cover is loose

  19. Pass119,362 miles (+3,763)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,362 miles
    Test number
    165933761294
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly coroded on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear shockabsorber outer dust cover loose

  20. Pass115,599 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,599 miles
    Test number
    692545260296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,020 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    150606369215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass112,020 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    342546569424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,997 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    381067158234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,962 miles (+6,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    304762067407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass96,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    230224966279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T898 JOP

Does T898 JOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 JOP expired on 10 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 JOP?
The MOT on T898 JOP expired on 10 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 JOP done?
T898 JOP was recorded at 210,998 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 6,718 miles a year.
Has T898 JOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 JOP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T898 JOP 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 T898 JOP find?
T898 JOP passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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