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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V34 NKJMOT history

V34 NKJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

V34 NKJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
99,969 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 NKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 NKJ was last recorded at 99,969 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,344 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
2,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,969 miles
  • 2021 – 95,344 miles
  • 2020 – 89,654 miles
  • 2019 – 84,917 miles
  • 2018 – 83,759 miles
  • 2017 – 82,510 miles
  • 2016 – 80,592 miles
  • 2015 – 78,816 miles
  • 2014 – 76,881 miles
  • 2013 – 74,669 miles
  • 2012 – 72,149 miles
  • 2011 – 68,547 miles
  • 2010 – 65,512 miles
  • 2009 – 62,249 miles
  • 2008 – 58,318 miles
  • 2007 – 55,635 miles
  • 2006 – 52,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,969 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,969 miles (+4,625)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,969 miles
    Test number
    703439910215
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass95,344 miles (+5,690)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    233539800517
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass89,654 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,654 miles
    Test number
    993088515837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,653 miles (+4,736)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,653 miles
    Test number
    103877482921
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,917 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    542439122224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,759 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    119932567748
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail83,759 miles (+1,249)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    911452334110
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,510 miles (+1,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    401905704347
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass80,592 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,592 miles
    Test number
    358786905953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    337818597502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,816 miles (+1,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    573712430787
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass76,881 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    567997444221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,669 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,669 miles
    Test number
    688190043294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,149 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,149 miles
    Test number
    627756652282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,547 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    179246251203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,544 miles (+3,032)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    748670851266
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,512 miles (+3,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,512 miles
    Test number
    671279040262
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail62,249 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    233397859289
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass62,249 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    474597359201
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass58,318 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,318 miles
    Test number
    973405548225
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Fail58,200 miles (+2,565)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,200 miles
    Test number
    453609238215
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,635 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,635 miles
    Test number
    394171647264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,316 miles
    Test number
    341908646461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V34 NKJ

Does V34 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V34 NKJ expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V34 NKJ?
The MOT on V34 NKJ expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V34 NKJ done?
V34 NKJ was recorded at 99,969 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 2,979 miles a year.
Has V34 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 NKJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V34 NKJ 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 V34 NKJ find?
V34 NKJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak, and 1 more.

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