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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T981 JLKMOT history

T981 JLK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 188,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2026
Mileage
188,888 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 JLK was last recorded at 188,888 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,888 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,888 miles
  • 2023 – 186,672 miles
  • 2022 – 182,959 miles
  • 2021 – 177,847 miles
  • 2020 – 175,102 miles
  • 2019 – 171,462 miles
  • 2018 – 167,402 miles
  • 2017 – 162,567 miles
  • 2016 – 157,991 miles
  • 2015 – 152,985 miles
  • 2014 – 148,779 miles
  • 2013 – 142,425 miles
  • 2012 – 136,217 miles
  • 2011 – 129,009 miles
  • 2010 – 119,397 miles
  • 2009 – 108,149 miles
  • 2008 – 96,290 miles
  • 2007 – 85,091 miles
  • 2006 – 70,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    615196317717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass188,888 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    188,888 miles
    Test number
    665376704165
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail188,888 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,888 miles
    Test number
    395849711667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass186,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    186,672 miles
    Test number
    173521247000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light slightly duller than nearside

  5. Fail186,668 miles (+10)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,668 miles
    Test number
    336240140571
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light slightly duller than nearside

  6. Fail186,658 miles (+3,699)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,658 miles
    Test number
    802874407095
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Axle front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp duller than nearside

  7. Pass182,959 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,959 miles
    Test number
    894881869762
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Switch on pump (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail182,954 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,954 miles
    Test number
    800844226448
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage Switch on pump (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass177,847 miles (+2,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,847 miles
    Test number
    662919742910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass175,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,102 miles
    Test number
    243771756923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail175,102 miles (+3,640)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,102 miles
    Test number
    459767011350
    • MajorEmissions not tested Excess smoke from engine at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle Starts when engine is hot,engine low on oil prior to test. (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass171,462 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,462 miles
    Test number
    779353570684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail171,462 miles (+4,060)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,462 miles
    Test number
    148324697053
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass167,402 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,402 miles
    Test number
    823845409038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe/hose from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail167,399 miles (+4,832)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,399 miles
    Test number
    103453908412
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe/hose from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass162,567 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    162,567 miles
    Test number
    206720123018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Fail162,557 miles (+4,566)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,557 miles
    Test number
    898406092671
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass157,991 miles (+5,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,991 miles
    Test number
    670832696193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass152,985 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    152,985 miles
    Test number
    175490675433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass148,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,779 miles
    Test number
    566800174052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail148,779 miles (+6,354)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,779 miles
    Test number
    749410374049
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass142,425 miles (+6,208)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    958603773046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp staying on

  23. Pass136,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,217 miles
    Test number
    509383382038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,217 miles (+7,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,217 miles
    Test number
    119453582475
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass129,009 miles (+9,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    785834581081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass119,397 miles (+11,248)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    693177160073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass108,149 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,149 miles
    Test number
    840228379065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,147 miles (+11,857)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,147 miles
    Test number
    981767779072
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail96,290 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    354217988009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass96,290 miles (+11,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    941897888017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass85,091 miles (+14,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,091 miles
    Test number
    162159077064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass70,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,629 miles
    Test number
    243457266036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 JLK

Does T981 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 JLK expired on 19 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 JLK?
The MOT on T981 JLK expired on 19 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 JLK done?
T981 JLK was recorded at 188,888 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has T981 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 JLK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T981 JLK 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 T981 JLK find?
T981 JLK passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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