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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T961 JWAMOT history

T961 JWA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
134,397 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 JWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 JWA was last recorded at 134,397 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 2,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,269 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,128 miles
Average per year
6,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,397 miles
  • 2021 – 132,269 miles
  • 2020 – 131,389 miles
  • 2019 – 125,745 miles
  • 2018 – 120,769 miles
  • 2017 – 113,951 miles
  • 2015 – 111,120 miles
  • 2014 – 105,548 miles
  • 2013 – 99,700 miles
  • 2012 – 95,751 miles
  • 2011 – 87,628 miles
  • 2010 – 71,913 miles
  • 2009 – 55,990 miles
  • 2008 – 42,998 miles
  • 2007 – 30,327 miles
  • 2006 – 26,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,397 miles (+2,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,397 miles
    Test number
    836187459429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass132,269 miles (+880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,269 miles
    Test number
    482624048754
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,389 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    945680394510
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail131,389 miles (+5,644)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    375742221911
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,745 miles
    Test number
    711376176753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,745 miles (+4,976)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,745 miles
    Test number
    214427881120
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating

  7. Pass120,769 miles (+6,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,769 miles
    Test number
    179476342506
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear flexi brake hose ferrules.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,951 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    347575701571
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass111,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    214194600199
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail111,120 miles (+5,572)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    493219121617
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass105,548 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,548 miles
    Test number
    167512224378
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Fail105,548 miles (+5,848)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,548 miles
    Test number
    549502024304
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass99,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,700 miles
    Test number
    499065603206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,700 miles (+3,949)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,700 miles
    Test number
    527933203275
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass95,751 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    716879502218
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light is on.

  16. Fail95,751 miles (+8,123)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    636439892147
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light is on.

  17. Pass87,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,628 miles
    Test number
    227622531109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,638 miles (+15,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    207762631455
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass71,913 miles (+15,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    891058220120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,990 miles (+12,992)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    914837429131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,998 miles (+12,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,998 miles
    Test number
    814338828140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,327 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    252497837445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    754378026152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 JWA

Does T961 JWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 JWA expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 JWA?
The MOT on T961 JWA expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 JWA done?
T961 JWA was recorded at 134,397 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 6,638 miles a year.
Has T961 JWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 JWA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T961 JWA 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 T961 JWA find?
T961 JWA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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