VOLKSWAGEN GOLF J8NLM has 29 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 196,250 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 06:13.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 4th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

J8NLM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 2026196,250 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20244TH OCTOBER 2025189,147 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 2024189,147 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20234TH OCTOBER 2024182,039 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 20224TH OCTOBER 2023173,502 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2022173,499 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20214TH OCTOBER 2022165,244 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20204TH OCTOBER 2021156,915 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2020156,912 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 20193RD OCTOBER 2020148,491 MI
FAILED18TH SEPTEMBER 2019148,487 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20183RD OCTOBER 2019139,395 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20173RD OCTOBER 2018126,281 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2017126,276 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201619TH SEPTEMBER 2017114,545 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Devoid Of Tread
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2016114,197 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Devoid Of Tread
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20152ND SEPTEMBER 201694,468 MI
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201431ST AUGUST 201577,610 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20138TH DECEMBER 201474,418 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20128TH DECEMBER 201368,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20118TH DECEMBER 201264,238 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20108TH DECEMBER 201159,201 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20098TH DECEMBER 201050,604 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20088TH DECEMBER 200941,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Are Wearing Unevenly, More So On Their Inner Edges Indicatng The Tracking To Be Out
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 200841,801 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  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. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Are Wearing Unevenly, More So On Their Inner Edges Indicatng The Tracking To Be Out
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20075TH DECEMBER 200832,707 MI
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 200732,707 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 200616TH NOVEMBER 200723,952 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 200623,952 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J8NLM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

J8NLM MOT Comments

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J8NLM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 196,250 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,920 miles

J8NLM FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration J8NLM was manufactured on Thursday 23rd October 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 196,250 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,920 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 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J8NLM has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 13 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 4 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 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does J8NLM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 21st April 2026 J8NLM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J8NLM Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 21st April 2026 J8NLM does have Tax. Read more

When does J8NLM Tax expire?

The current Tax for J8NLM will expire in 5 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 J8NLM MOT expire?

The current MOT for J8NLM will expire in 6 months on Sunday 4th October 2026. Read more

When did J8NLM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J8NLM was on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at 06:13. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J8NLM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for J8NLM we can see 20 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 J8NLM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for J8NLM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has J8NLM done?

The odometer reading for J8NLM at the last MOT in September 2025 was 196,250 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 8,920 miles per year. Read more

How old is J8NLM?

The vehicle J8NLM was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 23rd October 2003. Read more

What colour is J8NLM?

The official colour of J8NLM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does J8NLM have?

J8NLM has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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