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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T980 JGNMOT history

T980 JGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 96,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,898 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 JGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 JGN was last recorded at 96,898 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,555 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,898 miles
  • 2025 – 96,555 miles
  • 2024 – 95,871 miles
  • 2023 – 94,793 miles
  • 2022 – 93,599 miles
  • 2021 – 91,789 miles
  • 2020 – 89,980 miles
  • 2019 – 88,093 miles
  • 2018 – 85,784 miles
  • 2017 – 83,246 miles
  • 2016 – 80,216 miles
  • 2015 – 77,758 miles
  • 2014 – 75,015 miles
  • 2013 – 72,048 miles
  • 2012 – 69,713 miles
  • 2011 – 66,121 miles
  • 2010 – 61,767 miles
  • 2009 – 58,186 miles
  • 2008 – 55,252 miles
  • 2007 – 51,115 miles
  • 2006 – 46,751 miles
  • 2005 – 40,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    731984630885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,898 miles (+343)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    262922715187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    270675087943
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))

  4. Fail96,555 miles (+684)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    313873536849
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))

  5. Pass95,871 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    130060229298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail95,871 miles (+1,078)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    306530842416
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,793 miles
    Test number
    271720992735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,793 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,793 miles
    Test number
    729910127237
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,599 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    321608531531
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,789 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    736519203060
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,980 miles (+1,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,980 miles
    Test number
    894007758013
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,093 miles (+2,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    682478845565
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,784 miles
    Test number
    844152161747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,774 miles (+2,528)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    251992668318
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass83,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,246 miles
    Test number
    902649243373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,246 miles (+3,030)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,246 miles
    Test number
    627770045899
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass80,216 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    344090412771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    626552785172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,755 miles (+2,740)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    109252985193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass75,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,015 miles
    Test number
    386115484196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,010 miles (+2,962)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    876365084186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass72,048 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    338270203453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,713 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    886779912207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    665146511258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,121 miles (+4,354)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,121 miles
    Test number
    706105211254
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass61,767 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    623373420288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,763 miles (+3,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    321742520251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass58,186 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    151936419289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,252 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,252 miles
    Test number
    381899518211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,115 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,115 miles
    Test number
    423298217233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass46,751 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,751 miles
    Test number
    403380926250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass40,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,318 miles
    Test number
    863892925297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T980 JGN

Does T980 JGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 JGN is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T980 JGN?
The MOT on T980 JGN is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 JGN done?
T980 JGN was recorded at 96,898 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has T980 JGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 JGN has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T980 JGN 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 T980 JGN find?
T980 JGN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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