VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J4BSD has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 145,059 miles 1 month ago on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 15:20.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 24th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

J4BSD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MAY 2027145,059 MI
FAILED19TH MAY 2026145,050 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH MAY 202524TH MAY 2026142,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH MAY 202424TH MAY 2025139,128 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH MAY 202324TH MAY 2024133,470 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 202224TH MAY 2023128,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH MAY 2022128,753 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Central Exhaust Silencer Likely To Become Detached Sleeve Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure Exhaust Sleeve Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  9. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH MAY 202124TH MAY 2022124,069 MI
FAILED19TH MAY 2021124,064 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED22ND MAY 202021ST MAY 2021119,736 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 2020119,702 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
PASSED14TH MAY 201923RD NOVEMBER 2020114,346 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH MAY 201823RD MAY 2019107,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED16TH MAY 2018107,005 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED12TH MAY 201723RD MAY 201897,455 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201623RD MAY 201788,329 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 201688,414 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED22ND MAY 201523RD MAY 201681,201 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 201423RD MAY 201573,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED21ST MAY 201323RD MAY 201466,082 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201223RD MAY 201358,780 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 201123RD MAY 2012
PASSED14TH MAY 201023RD MAY 201141,195 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 200923RD MAY 201034,858 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH MAY 200823RD MAY 200931,233 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 200723RD MAY 200827,564 MI
FAILED23RD MAY 200727,564 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED24TH MAY 200623RD MAY 200726,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J4BSD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

J4BSD MOT Comments

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J4BSD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 145,059 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,307 miles

J4BSD FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J4BSD was manufactured on Thursday 22nd May 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 145,059 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,307 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J4BSD has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 18 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 6 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does J4BSD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 J4BSD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J4BSD Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 1st July 2026 J4BSD does have Tax. Read more

When does J4BSD Tax expire?

The current Tax for J4BSD will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 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 J4BSD MOT expire?

The current MOT for J4BSD will expire in 11 months on Monday 24th May 2027. Read more

When did J4BSD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J4BSD was on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 15:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J4BSD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for J4BSD we can see 21 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 J4BSD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for J4BSD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has J4BSD done?

The odometer reading for J4BSD at the last MOT in May 2026 was 145,059 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 6,307 miles per year. Read more

How old is J4BSD?

The vehicle J4BSD was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 22nd May 2003. Read more

What colour is J4BSD?

The official colour of J4BSD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does J4BSD have?

J4BSD has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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