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Volkswagen Golf R32

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,200 cc

222 JNMOT history

222 JN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf R32 first used on 16 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

222 JN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,188 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222 JN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf R32
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

222 JN was last recorded at 116,188 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,186 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,188 miles
  • 2024 – 112,314 miles
  • 2023 – 107,039 miles
  • 2022 – 101,654 miles
  • 2021 – 95,979 miles
  • 2020 – 92,561 miles
  • 2019 – 89,831 miles
  • 2018 – 88,533 miles
  • 2017 – 84,865 miles
  • 2016 – 79,532 miles
  • 2015 – 66,058 miles
  • 2014 – 54,483 miles
  • 2013 – 44,726 miles
  • 2012 – 34,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,188 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,188 miles
    Test number
    687227412337
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail116,186 miles (+3,872)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    936874849408
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass112,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,314 miles
    Test number
    425002755321
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch seized
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail112,312 miles (+5,273)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,312 miles
    Test number
    882676555204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch seized
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,039 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,039 miles
    Test number
    502553105886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,654 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    987741756123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail101,590 miles (+5,611)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    482052785812
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,979 miles (+3,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    276687308256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. spring carrier arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass92,561 miles (+2,730)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    165579321625
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,831 miles (+1,298)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,831 miles
    Test number
    228532401557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter split around clip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass88,533 miles (+3,668)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,533 miles
    Test number
    530618032086
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,865 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,865 miles
    Test number
    750673724621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted restricts view

  13. Fail84,865 miles (+5,333)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,865 miles
    Test number
    536281854383
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted restricts view

  14. Pass79,532 miles (+13,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    625500905644
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not close properly but still secure

  15. Pass66,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    477722415287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,058 miles (+2,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    266751315248
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Fail63,181 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    327690615016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass63,181 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    426500315059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,483 miles (+9,757)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    686920814059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside componants

  20. Pass44,726 miles (+9,846)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    829752613050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    977396702048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 222 JN

What vehicle is registration 222 JN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222 JN on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf R32 first used on 16 Jan 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 222 JN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222 JN is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 222 JN?
The MOT on 222 JN is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 222 JN done?
222 JN was recorded at 116,188 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has 222 JN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222 JN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 222 JN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 222 JN find?
222 JN passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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