VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J70POV has 17 MOTs

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This 1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 135,824 miles 9 months ago on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 10:58.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

J70POV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 2026135,824 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Runners For Seat
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Seat Runners
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH JULY 2025135,823 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired Inner Cil (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202320TH FEBRUARY 2024135,783 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2023135,783 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  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. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202117TH JANUARY 2023130,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Offside Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met.it Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202117TH JANUARY 2022125,219 MI
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201815TH JANUARY 2019123,850 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Damage To Both Nearside And Offside Outer Sills
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2018123,761 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Kick Up To The Offside (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Kick Up To The Offside (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  6. ADVISORY - Slight Damage To Both Nearside And Offside Outer Sills
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  9. FAIL - Steering Rack Insecure (2.2.b.1a)
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20174TH JANUARY 2018118,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Light Cracked
  2. ADVISORY - High Level Brake Light Inop
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Various Brake Pipes Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Various Suspension Bushes Perished
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201322ND DECEMBER 2014117,632 MI
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2013117,630 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  9. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. USER ENTERED - Pas Belt Cracking
PASSED6TH APRIL 20105TH APRIL 2011115,838 MI
FAILED2ND APRIL 2010115,838 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (3.4.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Lowered Suspension Fitted Front And Rear
PASSED29TH JANUARY 200928TH JANUARY 2010113,885 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Alloy Wheels Have No Centre Support
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2009113,885 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicators Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Stop Lamp Insecure (1.2.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  6. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 200625TH AUGUST 2007110,099 MI
FAILED19TH AUGUST 2006110,099 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J70POV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

J70POV MOT Comments

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J70POV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 135,824 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,684 miles

J70POV FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J70POV was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Purple and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 135,824 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,684 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 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 J70POV has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 3 Dangerous and 29 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 Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does J70POV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 18th June 2026 J70POV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J70POV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 18th June 2026 J70POV does have Tax. Read more

When does J70POV Tax expire?

The current Tax for J70POV will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 J70POV MOT expire?

The current MOT for J70POV will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Read more

When did J70POV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J70POV was on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 10:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J70POV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for J70POV we can see 10 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 J70POV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for J70POV we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J70POV?

J70POV is registered as a 1996 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has J70POV done?

The odometer reading for J70POV at the last MOT in September 2025 was 135,824 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 4,684 miles per year. Read more

How old is J70POV?

The vehicle J70POV was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 29th October 1996. Read more

What colour is J70POV?

The official colour of J70POV is recorded as Purple. Read more

What engine does J70POV have?

J70POV has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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