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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T996 JLAMOT history

T996 JLA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,638 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 JLA
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 JLA was last recorded at 128,638 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2018: 118,555 miles, lower than 118,751 miles on 21 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,969 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,638 miles
  • 2025 – 127,969 miles
  • 2024 – 127,460 miles
  • 2023 – 126,510 miles
  • 2022 – 123,948 miles
  • 2021 – 122,911 miles
  • 2020 – 121,953 miles
  • 2019 – 120,447 miles
  • 2018 – 118,555 miles
  • 2017 – 117,124 miles
  • 2016 – 113,211 miles
  • 2014 – 110,527 miles
  • 2013 – 107,781 miles
  • 2012 – 104,920 miles
  • 2011 – 103,373 miles
  • 2010 – 93,935 miles
  • 2009 – 77,951 miles
  • 2008 – 64,993 miles
  • 2007 – 54,137 miles
  • 2006 – 43,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,638 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,638 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,638 miles
    Test number
    381374326863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,969 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,969 miles
    Test number
    769194240376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,460 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,460 miles
    Test number
    937053848544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,510 miles (+2,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    653586033467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  5. Pass123,948 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    986211279520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  6. Fail123,947 miles (+1,036)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,947 miles
    Test number
    939486190191
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  7. Pass122,911 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    475481021134
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass121,953 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    728681816229
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail121,918 miles (+1,471)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    438283717232
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass120,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    481192326527
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Fail120,447 miles (+1,892)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    706205894908
    • Repaired at testOffside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leak from banjo union (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  12. Pass118,555 miles (-196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    719314750256
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake pipes to hoses and brake hose ferrules - corroding
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps and offside rear brake disc back plate - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear numberplate fading - STRONG ADVICE

  13. Fail118,751 miles (+1,627)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    312649467970
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to hose (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside brake pipes to hoses and brake hose ferrules - corroding
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps and offside rear brake disc back plate - corroded
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear numberplate fading - STRONG ADVICE

  14. Pass117,124 miles (+3,913)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,124 miles
    Test number
    652335676463
    • AdvisoryFront numberplate delaminating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe to hose corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose metal ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread yellow background - STRONG ADVICE (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  15. Pass113,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,211 miles
    Test number
    806474937150
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number-plates delaminating
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake hose metal ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  16. Fail113,211 miles (+2,684)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,211 miles
    Test number
    428237804446
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive READING = 0.64 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number-plates delaminating
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside brake hose metal ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  17. Fail110,527 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    335068794043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass110,527 miles (+2,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,527 miles
    Test number
    476688094013
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass107,781 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    177456803184
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail107,774 miles (+2,854)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    116056993482
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass104,920 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    158483202195
    • 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)

  22. Pass103,373 miles (+9,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,373 miles
    Test number
    609951411112
    • NoteScrew in o/s front tyre
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

  23. Pass93,935 miles (+15,984)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    121056340480
    • NoteBoth sides front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • NoteN/s and o/s mirrors cracked--view ok
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s front tyre tread area

  24. Pass77,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    242355259036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,946 miles (+12,953)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,946 miles
    Test number
    781615059079
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth amber front indicators fading
    • NoteBoth sides door mirrors cracked
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover broken
    • NoteRear silencer detreriorating

  26. Fail64,993 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    103243848021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken
    • NoteSlight crack in o/s door mirror and crack in n/.s door mirror

  27. Pass64,993 miles (+10,856)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    900103848054
    • NoteO/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken
    • NoteSlight crack in o/s door mirror and crack in n/.s door mirror

  28. Pass54,137 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    540130747085
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted.
    • NoteLight crack in both exterior mirrors
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

  29. Fail54,137 miles (+10,191)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    660020747004
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted.
    • NoteLight crack in both exterior mirrors
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit.

  30. Pass43,946 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    194744436446
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly distorted may shortly req attention
    • NoteO/s/door mirror cracked

Questions about T996 JLA

Does T996 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 JLA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T996 JLA?
The MOT on T996 JLA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 JLA done?
T996 JLA was recorded at 128,638 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has T996 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 JLA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T996 JLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T996 JLA find?
T996 JLA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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