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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V228 JKGMOT history

V228 JKG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

V228 JKG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
173,432 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 JKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 JKG was last recorded at 173,432 miles on 16 May 2023, 1,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2016: 152,407 miles, lower than 152,607 miles on 31 Aug 2016.

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
172,203 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,229 miles
Average per year
5,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,432 miles
  • 2020 – 172,203 miles
  • 2019 – 169,746 miles
  • 2018 – 165,543 miles
  • 2017 – 159,221 miles
  • 2016 – 152,407 miles
  • 2015 – 143,887 miles
  • 2014 – 135,007 miles
  • 2013 – 132,758 miles
  • 2012 – 129,278 miles
  • 2011 – 116,834 miles
  • 2010 – 108,582 miles
  • 2009 – 96,483 miles
  • 2008 – 90,152 miles
  • 2007 – 82,565 miles
  • 2006 – 73,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,432 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,432 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,432 miles
    Test number
    804017664590
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail173,432 miles (+1,229)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,432 miles
    Test number
    421590226065
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass172,203 miles (+2,457)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,203 miles
    Test number
    282402414575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass169,746 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,746 miles
    Test number
    955402214613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,543 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,543 miles
    Test number
    566797997469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    159,221 miles
    Test number
    718650013780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,221 miles (+6,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,221 miles
    Test number
    200118982791
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass152,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,407 miles
    Test number
    212922336411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,407 miles (-200)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,407 miles
    Test number
    580613807402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Fail152,607 miles (+8,720)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,607 miles
    Test number
    618656802846
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit all other three bald on edges or on limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass143,887 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    143,887 miles
    Test number
    458167069499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,007 miles
    Test number
    199169934265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,001 miles (+2,243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    306139634298
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass132,758 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,758 miles
    Test number
    629640843293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,278 miles (+12,444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    129,278 miles
    Test number
    858403332222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,834 miles (+8,252)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,834 miles
    Test number
    336542721409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,582 miles (+12,099)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    570557210275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,483 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,483 miles
    Test number
    894756619205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,152 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    694839728291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,565 miles (+8,581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,565 miles
    Test number
    734472737215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    253677516268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 JKG

Does V228 JKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 JKG expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 JKG?
The MOT on V228 JKG expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 JKG done?
V228 JKG was recorded at 173,432 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 5,927 miles a year.
Has V228 JKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 JKG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V228 JKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V228 JKG find?
V228 JKG passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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