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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T965 VKJMOT history

T965 VKJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
101,833 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T965 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T965 VKJ was last recorded at 101,833 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 3,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,488 miles · 26 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,345 miles
Average per year
3,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,833 miles
  • 2021 – 98,488 miles
  • 2019 – 97,752 miles
  • 2018 – 96,530 miles
  • 2017 – 94,528 miles
  • 2016 – 93,322 miles
  • 2015 – 91,469 miles
  • 2014 – 88,385 miles
  • 2013 – 86,135 miles
  • 2012 – 83,419 miles
  • 2011 – 79,579 miles
  • 2010 – 73,762 miles
  • 2009 – 67,209 miles
  • 2008 – 59,944 miles
  • 2007 – 52,712 miles
  • 2006 – 48,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,833 miles
  • AdvisorySlight damage to off side outer sil.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside sill corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,833 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    832757553814
    • AdvisorySlight damage to off side outer sil.

  2. Pass98,488 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    288949274113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded

  3. Pass97,752 miles (+1,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    126933253262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,530 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,530 miles
    Test number
    151853404757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,527 miles (+1,999)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,527 miles
    Test number
    657528903388
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass94,528 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,528 miles
    Test number
    523376562441
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  7. Pass93,322 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    902091917916
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  8. Fail93,296 miles (+1,827)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,296 miles
    Test number
    181870698945
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  9. Pass91,469 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,469 miles
    Test number
    148949815416
    • NoteOffside sill corroded

  10. Fail91,444 miles (+3,059)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    345984615054
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside sill corroded

  11. Pass88,385 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    795038604004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail88,362 miles (+2,227)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    256304704090
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment requires adjustment

  13. Pass86,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,135 miles
    Test number
    268640413095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail86,135 miles (+2,716)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,135 miles
    Test number
    759420313059
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass83,419 miles (+3,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    379780212045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass79,579 miles (+5,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,579 miles
    Test number
    729440811004
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    142869520445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,762 miles (+6,553)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    933661720014
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass67,209 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    351622729027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,944 miles (+7,232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    271234928071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,712 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    111460637458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,207 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    174876926068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront + rear brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteN/s rear hub bearing slight play
    • NoteO/s + N/s front top leg mountains movement on load test

Questions about T965 VKJ

Does T965 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T965 VKJ expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T965 VKJ?
The MOT on T965 VKJ expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T965 VKJ done?
T965 VKJ was recorded at 101,833 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
Has T965 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T965 VKJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T965 VKJ 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 T965 VKJ find?
T965 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: slight damage to off side outer sil..

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