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Volkswagen Golf

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T940 JBAMOT history

T940 JBA is an orange diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
128,339 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T940 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T940 JBA was last recorded at 128,339 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 7,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 93,666 miles, lower than 190,096 miles on 24 Apr 2008.

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
121,069 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,339 miles
  • 2022 – 121,069 miles
  • 2020 – 120,401 miles
  • 2013 – 119,593 miles
  • 2012 – 113,400 miles
  • 2011 – 106,937 miles
  • 2010 – 99,525 miles
  • 2009 – 93,666 miles
  • 2008 – 190,096 miles
  • 2007 – 186,150 miles
  • 2006 – 182,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,339 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n-s-f and o-s-f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,339 miles (+7,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,339 miles
    Test number
    202701079233
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n-s-f and o-s-f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass121,069 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,069 miles
    Test number
    731845758927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,047 miles
    Test number
    373988021386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail121,047 miles (+646)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,047 miles
    Test number
    774740314803
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,401 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,401 miles
    Test number
    962668375484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail120,388 miles (+795)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    229204168392
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,593 miles
    Test number
    798237613141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,593 miles (+6,193)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,593 miles
    Test number
    455812113109
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass113,400 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    449931632160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,389 miles (+6,452)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,389 miles
    Test number
    556015122119
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass106,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    368872131142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,937 miles (+7,412)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    649546721141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass99,525 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    290757420116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,400 miles (+5,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    630389210183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass93,666 miles (-96,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,666 miles
    Test number
    204633839420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass190,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    190,096 miles
    Test number
    154505118156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail190,096 miles (+3,946)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,096 miles
    Test number
    603952718144
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass186,150 miles (+4,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    186,150 miles
    Test number
    752503617161
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass182,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    182,116 miles
    Test number
    962442226182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T940 JBA

Does T940 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T940 JBA expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T940 JBA?
The MOT on T940 JBA expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T940 JBA done?
T940 JBA was recorded at 128,339 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023.
Has T940 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T940 JBA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T940 JBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T940 JBA find?
T940 JBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n-s-f and o-s-f; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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