VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J28BWC has 29 MOTs

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This 1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 117,342 miles 10 months ago on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 09:34.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 2nd April 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026.

J28BWC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND APRIL 2026117,342 MI
FAILED3RD APRIL 2025117,342 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202430TH MARCH 2025116,134 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED8TH MARCH 2024116,133 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Near Fuel Filter (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH MARCH 202330TH MARCH 2024114,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Driver's Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced By Mud Flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED24TH MARCH 2023114,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Driver's Door Hinge Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded By Rear Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced By Mud Flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202230TH MARCH 2023112,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20218TH JANUARY 2022111,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Close To N/s/f Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Close To O/s/f Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2021111,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Close To N/s/f Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Close To O/s/f Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20208TH JANUARY 2021110,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2020110,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 20198TH JANUARY 2020109,185 MI
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2018109,167 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20171ST SEPTEMBER 2018106,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20161ST SEPTEMBER 2017104,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 20151ST SEPTEMBER 2016102,123 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Mount Starting To Split
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201599,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20131ST SEPTEMBER 201497,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20121ST SEPTEMBER 201395,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED19TH AUGUST 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201292,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Wheel Bearings
FAILED10TH AUGUST 201192,448 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Defective And Function Impaired (3.6.e.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  8. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Wear
  9. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Wheel Bearings
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20101ST SEPTEMBER 201189,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201089,695 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecurely Mounted To Its Housing (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20095TH AUGUST 201086,293 MI
FAILED22ND AUGUST 200883,985 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED22ND AUGUST 200812TH SEPTEMBER 200983,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200712TH SEPTEMBER 200880,838 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 200780,838 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200612TH SEPTEMBER 200777,548 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J28BWC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

J28BWC MOT Comments

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J28BWC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 117,342 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,451 miles

J28BWC FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J28BWC was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 117,342 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,451 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J28BWC has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 83 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026 .

Does J28BWC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 10th February 2026 J28BWC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J28BWC Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 10th February 2026 J28BWC does have Tax. Read more

When does J28BWC Tax expire?

The current Tax for J28BWC will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st April 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J28BWC MOT expire?

The current MOT for J28BWC will expire in 2 months on Thursday 2nd April 2026. Read more

When did J28BWC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J28BWC was on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 09:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J28BWC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for J28BWC we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J28BWC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for J28BWC we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J28BWC?

J28BWC is registered as a 1991 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has J28BWC done?

The odometer reading for J28BWC at the last MOT in April 2025 was 117,342 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,451 miles per year. Read more

How old is J28BWC?

The vehicle J28BWC was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th August 1991. Read more

What colour is J28BWC?

The official colour of J28BWC is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does J28BWC have?

J28BWC has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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