A3JOE - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volkswagen Golf, often referred to simply as the Golf, is a renowned compact car that has become a staple in the automotive world since its debut. Manufactured by Volkswagen, a German automaker known for engineering precision and quality, the Golf first appeared in 1974 and has since evolved through multiple generations. Its reputation is built on a combination of practicality, innovative features, and a reputation for reliability. Key specifications include efficient engine options, advanced safety features, and a versatile interior designed for comfort and usability. The Golf’s enduring popularity stems from its ability to blend everyday usability with a driving experience that appeals to a broad range of drivers, making it a standout choice in the compact car segment.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This 1996 Volkswagen Golf, registration A3JOE, is a grey petrol vehicle with a 1984cc engine. It was first registered in November 1996 and has a recorded mileage of 141,549 miles. The car currently holds a valid MOT, which expires in November 2025, with the latest test conducted in November 2024. Advisory notes include an oil leak that is not excessive, worn but not seriously weakened front brake discs, and slight play in both rear wheel bearings. The vehicle is taxed. No information on CO2 emissions is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,549 mi
Expires: 22 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,540 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 23 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,259 mi
Expires: 22 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 15 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,252 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe just above rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor corroded away can see the carpet (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 09 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,492 mi
Expires: 20 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 08 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,492 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 19 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,558 mi
Expires: 20 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine covers fitted
- Advisory under-shield covers fitted
- Advisory o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
- Advisory front and rear wheel arch covers fitted
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory under-neath of vehicle coated in undersill
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in undersill (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Advisory o/s and n/s/f brake back-plates deterating
Passed - 20 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,694 mi
Expires: 20 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under-shield covers fitted
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear wiper n/w
- Advisory o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory underneath of veh and brake pipes coated in undersill
Failed - 20 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,689 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under-shield covers fitted
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear wiper n/w
- Advisory o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory underneath of veh and brake pipes coated in undersill
Passed - 21 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,666 mi
Expires: 20 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Coolant leak engine
Failed - 15 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,496 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Coolant leak engine
Passed - 09 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,363 mi
Expires: 20 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S + N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,663 mi
Expires: 20 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Slight engine oil leak
- Advisory Nearside and offside front inner sills Corroded slightly
- Advisory Rear brake and fuel pipes slightly corroded
- Advisory Slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
- Advisory Slight play nearside and offside front upper shock mounts
Passed - 21 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,790 mi
Expires: 20 November 2017
Failed - 17 November 2016 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,769 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Passed - 12 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,813 mi
Expires: 20 November 2016
Passed - 11 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,500 mi
Expires: 20 November 2015
Passed - 21 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,769 mi
Expires: 20 November 2014
Passed - 14 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,971 mi
Expires: 15 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 16 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,795 mi
Expires: 15 November 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed - 15 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,794 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 16 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,486 mi
Expires: 15 November 2011
Failed - 16 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,486 mi
Passed - 04 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,318 mi
Expires: 09 November 2010
Passed - 10 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,374 mi
Expires: 09 November 2009
Passed - 26 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,151 mi
Expires: 31 October 2008
Passed - 01 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,864 mi
Expires: 31 October 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 24 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,053 mi
Expires: 23 October 2006
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for A3JOE?
The MOT expires on 22 November 2025.
What is the tax status of A3JOE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of A3JOE?
This is a 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of A3JOE?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.