VOLKSWAGEN GOLF JN51ART has 16 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 178,291 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 10:56.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 6th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

JN51ART MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 2026178,291 MI
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 2025178,291 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20246TH OCTOBER 2025168,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202313TH NOVEMBER 2024156,975 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Window Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Missing Allowing Weather Ingress (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202213TH NOVEMBER 2023141,047 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202113TH NOVEMBER 2022122,991 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202013TH NOVEMBER 2021110,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201913TH NOVEMBER 202099,394 MI
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 201999,394 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20189TH NOVEMBER 201985,588 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201885,588 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20173RD NOVEMBER 201873,905 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 20163RD NOVEMBER 201762,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin To Limit (3.5.1g)
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 201662,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin To Limit (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Bolt Missing (2.4.g.1)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20153RD NOVEMBER 201652,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201530TH MARCH 201641,238 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  6. USER ENTERED - Clutch Noise When Pedal Realeased
  7. USER ENTERED - Unable To Pick Up Vehicle Emissions To Clean
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

JN51ART Passed/Failed

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

JN51ART MOT Comments

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JN51ART Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 178,291 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,715 miles

JN51ART FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration JN51ART was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 178,291 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 13,715 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means JN51ART has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 19 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does JN51ART have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 JN51ART does have an active MOT. Read more

Is JN51ART Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 JN51ART does have Tax. Read more

When does JN51ART Tax expire?

The current Tax for JN51ART will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027. 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 JN51ART MOT expire?

The current MOT for JN51ART will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 6th October 2026. Read more

When did JN51ART have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for JN51ART was on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 10:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has JN51ART Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for JN51ART we can see 12 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 JN51ART Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for JN51ART we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is JN51ART?

JN51ART is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has JN51ART done?

The odometer reading for JN51ART at the last MOT in September 2025 was 178,291 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 13,715 miles per year. Read more

How old is JN51ART?

The vehicle JN51ART was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2012. Read more

What colour is JN51ART?

The official colour of JN51ART is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does JN51ART have?

JN51ART has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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