Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
289 VKJMOT history
289 VKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 67,990 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 289 VKJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
289 VKJ was last recorded at 67,990 miles on 19 May 2026, 5,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,234 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,756 miles
- Average per year
- 2,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,990 miles
- 2025 – 62,234 miles
- 2024 – 55,344 miles
- 2023 – 47,296 miles
- 2022 – 38,279 miles
- 2021 – 32,314 miles
- 2020 – 30,263 miles
- 2019 – 26,760 miles
- 2018 – 25,875 miles
- 2017 – 24,117 miles
- 2016 – 23,317 miles
- 2015 – 22,424 miles
- 2014 – 21,766 miles
- 2013 – 21,140 miles
- 2012 – 20,516 miles
- 2011 – 19,483 miles
- 2010 – 18,861 miles
- 2009 – 17,966 miles
- 2008 – 16,914 miles
- 2007 – 16,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,990 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,990 miles (+5,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 67,990 miles
- Test number
- 920778224568
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,234 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 62,234 miles
- Test number
- 527059426310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,067 miles (+6,723)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,067 miles
- Test number
- 106626351396
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,344 miles (+8,048)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 55,344 miles
- Test number
- 593567501076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,296 miles (+9,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 47,296 miles
- Test number
- 413267660308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass38,279 miles (+5,965)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 38,279 miles
- Test number
- 511922752660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,314 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 32,314 miles
- Test number
- 588557063986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,263 miles (+3,503)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 30,263 miles
- Test number
- 922307316650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,760 miles (+885)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2020
- Odometer
- 26,760 miles
- Test number
- 151897773961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 25,875 miles
- Test number
- 993943356612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,875 miles (+1,758)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,875 miles
- Test number
- 323995222085
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
Pass24,117 miles (+800)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 24,117 miles
- Test number
- 600646361404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,317 miles (+893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 23,317 miles
- Test number
- 566495924129
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass22,424 miles (+658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 22,424 miles
- Test number
- 388005535162
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass21,766 miles (+626)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 21,766 miles
- Test number
- 665532034101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,140 miles (+624)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 21,140 miles
- Test number
- 837930233194
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- NoteDrivers door will not unlock from remote
Pass20,516 miles (+1,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 20,516 miles
- Test number
- 309785422185
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass19,483 miles (+622)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,483 miles
- Test number
- 778253031152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,861 miles (+895)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 18,861 miles
- Test number
- 533551340108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,966 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,966 miles
- Test number
- 212386849146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,951 miles (+1,037)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,951 miles
- Test number
- 282632649417
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass16,914 miles (+879)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 16,914 miles
- Test number
- 541002248198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 16,035 miles
- Test number
- 614743547120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 289 VKJ
- What vehicle is registration 289 VKJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 289 VKJ on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2004. 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 289 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 289 VKJ is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 289 VKJ?
- The MOT on 289 VKJ is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 289 VKJ done?
- 289 VKJ was recorded at 67,990 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,736 miles a year.
- Has 289 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 289 VKJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 289 VKJ 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 289 VKJ find?
- 289 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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