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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T941 JLAMOT history

T941 JLA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 218,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
218,968 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T941 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T941 JLA was last recorded at 218,968 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,948 miles · 4 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,968 miles
  • 2025 – 215,410 miles
  • 2024 – 212,734 miles
  • 2023 – 207,625 miles
  • 2022 – 200,302 miles
  • 2021 – 194,742 miles
  • 2020 – 192,268 miles
  • 2019 – 187,216 miles
  • 2018 – 183,070 miles
  • 2017 – 178,366 miles
  • 2016 – 174,199 miles
  • 2015 – 171,109 miles
  • 2014 – 169,405 miles
  • 2013 – 165,507 miles
  • 2012 – 162,477 miles
  • 2011 – 159,145 miles
  • 2010 – 153,970 miles
  • 2009 – 150,194 miles
  • 2008 – 147,441 miles
  • 2007 – 133,435 miles
  • 2006 – 120,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,968 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine misfire on idle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Light housing has a small crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,968 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    218,968 miles
    Test number
    186267639822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail218,948 miles (+3,538)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,948 miles
    Test number
    955879150474
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass215,410 miles (+17)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    215,410 miles
    Test number
    424850686089
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire on idle
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light housing has a small crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue to gearbox area
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  4. Fail215,393 miles (+2,659)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,393 miles
    Test number
    534401240531
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfire on idle
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light housing has a small crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue to gearbox area
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  5. Pass212,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    212,734 miles
    Test number
    980288194092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail212,734 miles (+5,109)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,734 miles
    Test number
    125025174319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass207,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    207,625 miles
    Test number
    974359856172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail207,624 miles (+7,322)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,624 miles
    Test number
    605138138847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass200,302 miles (+5,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    200,302 miles
    Test number
    946781273227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass194,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    194,742 miles
    Test number
    254860677221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail194,742 miles (+2,474)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,742 miles
    Test number
    397244267163
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass192,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    192,268 miles
    Test number
    563893657408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail192,268 miles (+5,052)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,268 miles
    Test number
    447850319186
    • DangerousNearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass187,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,216 miles
    Test number
    795354866296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail187,216 miles (+4,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,216 miles
    Test number
    893261372609
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass183,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,070 miles
    Test number
    181238131266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail183,070 miles (+4,704)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,070 miles
    Test number
    175945280885
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass178,366 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    178,366 miles
    Test number
    783827749287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in it

  19. Pass174,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    174,199 miles
    Test number
    639115399585
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms

  20. Fail174,199 miles (+3,090)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,199 miles
    Test number
    789935911084
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms

  21. Pass171,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    171,109 miles
    Test number
    539262315174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail171,109 miles (+1,704)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,109 miles
    Test number
    558516005159
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass169,405 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    169,405 miles
    Test number
    446847004160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass165,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    165,507 miles
    Test number
    578042893046
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  25. Fail165,507 miles (+3,030)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,507 miles
    Test number
    929032193080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  26. Pass162,477 miles (+3,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    162,477 miles
    Test number
    877822602167
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  27. Pass159,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    159,145 miles
    Test number
    947740611119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail159,145 miles (+5,175)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,145 miles
    Test number
    747399601192
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront tyre treads perished

  29. Pass153,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    153,970 miles
    Test number
    570367390039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail153,970 miles (+3,776)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,970 miles
    Test number
    143257490469
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted

  31. Pass150,194 miles (+2,753)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    150,194 miles
    Test number
    232248999095
    • NoteBoth front brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges

  32. Pass147,441 miles (+14,006)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,441 miles
    Test number
    983408198011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass133,435 miles (+12,919)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    972008107134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass120,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    120,516 miles
    Test number
    591573096063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T941 JLA

Does T941 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T941 JLA is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T941 JLA?
The MOT on T941 JLA is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T941 JLA done?
T941 JLA was recorded at 218,968 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has T941 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T941 JLA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T941 JLA 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 T941 JLA find?
T941 JLA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front nail in tyre; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside, and 1 more.

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