VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J7OLF has 25 MOTs

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This 1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 147,437 miles 4 weeks ago on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 13:14.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

J7OLF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 2027147,437 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 202527TH MARCH 2026147,385 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 2025147,374 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202427TH MARCH 2025147,359 MI
FAILED22ND MARCH 2024147,358 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202327TH MARCH 2024147,329 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 202227TH MARCH 2023147,319 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 202127TH MARCH 2022147,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In N/s Front Shock Absorber Top Mount
  2. ADVISORY - Play In O/s Front Shock Absorber Top Mount
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202027TH MARCH 2021147,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mounting Has Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Top Mounting Has Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Only Just Met The Minimum Efficiency Requirement
PASSED28TH MARCH 201927TH MARCH 2020147,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 201826TH MARCH 2019147,223 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED26TH MARCH 2018147,223 MI
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201726TH MARCH 2018147,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In The N/s/f Top Mount
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings
PASSED24TH MARCH 201626TH MARCH 2017147,138 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED27TH MARCH 201526TH MARCH 2016147,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201423RD MARCH 2015147,058 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201323RD MARCH 2014147,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED20TH MARCH 201223RD MARCH 2013146,857 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In N/s/f Top Mount
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Plsy In O/s/r Wheel Bearing
PASSED24TH MARCH 201123RD MARCH 2012146,817 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201023RD MARCH 2011146,767 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Horn Intermitant
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In The N/s/f Top Mount
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In The N/s/r Wheel Bearing
PASSED20TH MARCH 200919TH MARCH 2010146,730 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 200816TH MARCH 2009146,544 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 200729TH FEBRUARY 2008146,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 2007146,315 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Drive Shaft Coupling Is Insecure (2.5.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Insecure (2.2.d.2d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Insecure (1.1.a.3a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 200617TH FEBRUARY 2007139,936 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J7OLF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

J7OLF MOT Comments

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J7OLF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 147,437 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,212 miles

J7OLF FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J7OLF was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 147,437 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,212 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J7OLF has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 38 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does J7OLF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 J7OLF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J7OLF Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 J7OLF does have Tax. Read more

When does J7OLF Tax expire?

The current Tax for J7OLF will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 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 J7OLF MOT expire?

The current MOT for J7OLF will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did J7OLF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J7OLF was on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 13:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J7OLF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for J7OLF 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 J7OLF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for J7OLF we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has J7OLF done?

The odometer reading for J7OLF at the last MOT in March 2026 was 147,437 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 4,212 miles per year. Read more

How old is J7OLF?

The vehicle J7OLF was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th August 1991. Read more

What colour is J7OLF?

The official colour of J7OLF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does J7OLF have?

J7OLF has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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