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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T98 JGFMOT history

T98 JGF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 50,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
50,324 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 JGF
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 JGF was last recorded at 50,324 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,310 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,014 miles
Average per year
2,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,324 miles
  • 2024 – 46,310 miles
  • 2023 – 44,861 miles
  • 2022 – 40,942 miles
  • 2021 – 38,427 miles
  • 2020 – 31,769 miles
  • 2019 – 27,235 miles
  • 2018 – 23,044 miles
  • 2017 – 22,584 miles
  • 2016 – 22,061 miles
  • 2015 – 21,216 miles
  • 2014 – 20,640 miles
  • 2013 – 19,600 miles
  • 2012 – 18,330 miles
  • 2011 – 17,531 miles
  • 2010 – 16,049 miles
  • 2009 – 14,661 miles
  • 2008 – 12,969 miles
  • 2007 – 11,387 miles
  • 2006 – 10,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,324 miles
    Test number
    766727098282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  2. Fail50,324 miles (+4,014)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,324 miles
    Test number
    237851160014
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  3. Pass46,310 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    188611892787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,861 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    188833371224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,942 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    746610419080
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail40,937 miles (+2,510)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    143925964623
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass38,427 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    876077960598
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail38,427 miles (+6,658)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    453469106804
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  9. Pass31,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    161326630392
    • AdvisorySome play in both steering rack inner joints

  10. Fail31,769 miles (+4,534)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,769 miles
    Test number
    803199737409
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome play in both steering rack inner joints

  11. Pass27,235 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,235 miles
    Test number
    628886097990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside some play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just passed,engine hunting

  12. Fail27,224 miles (+4,180)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,224 miles
    Test number
    266050835081
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside some play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just passed,engine hunting

  13. Pass23,044 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    908705311525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    339778281851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,584 miles (+523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    776990393438
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass22,061 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,061 miles
    Test number
    976227530678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,216 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,216 miles
    Test number
    227613905184
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass20,640 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,640 miles
    Test number
    565750424165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,594 miles (+994)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,594 miles
    Test number
    918836304110
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s wiper

  20. Pass19,600 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,600 miles
    Test number
    148749693067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,330 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,330 miles
    Test number
    427186912190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,531 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,531 miles
    Test number
    525104401158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,049 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,049 miles
    Test number
    522772210183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,661 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,661 miles
    Test number
    443482719147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,969 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,969 miles
    Test number
    263816908124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,387 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,387 miles
    Test number
    752776017141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,240 miles
    Test number
    152408306133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 JGF

Does T98 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 JGF is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T98 JGF?
The MOT on T98 JGF is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 JGF done?
T98 JGF was recorded at 50,324 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,055 miles a year.
Has T98 JGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 JGF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T98 JGF 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 T98 JGF find?
T98 JGF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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