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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

2 GSJMOT history

2 GSJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

2 GSJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,825 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 GSJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 GSJ was last recorded at 166,825 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,809 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,825 miles
  • 2025 – 166,809 miles
  • 2023 – 166,562 miles
  • 2021 – 161,298 miles
  • 2020 – 156,651 miles
  • 2019 – 147,904 miles
  • 2018 – 125,450 miles
  • 2017 – 122,259 miles
  • 2016 – 110,315 miles
  • 2015 – 100,563 miles
  • 2014 – 94,269 miles
  • 2013 – 88,153 miles
  • 2012 – 82,441 miles
  • 2011 – 76,007 miles
  • 2010 – 69,346 miles
  • 2009 – 63,626 miles
  • 2008 – 57,513 miles
  • 2007 – 49,971 miles
  • 2006 – 43,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coil spring corroded all round.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,825 miles
    Test number
    662073517348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail166,825 miles (+16)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,825 miles
    Test number
    979950479919
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass166,809 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,809 miles
    Test number
    435255709820
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,562 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,562 miles
    Test number
    884537308419
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,558 miles (+5,260)1 dangerous11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,558 miles
    Test number
    514860003281
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass161,298 miles (+4,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,298 miles
    Test number
    137877695380
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass156,651 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,651 miles
    Test number
    574509848295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  8. Fail156,641 miles (+8,737)3 major2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    600291516743
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper DANGER (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  9. Pass147,904 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    851389858973
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  10. Fail147,904 miles (+22,454)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,904 miles
    Test number
    954778134282
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  11. Pass125,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    594100332892
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Fail125,450 miles (+3,191)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,450 miles
    Test number
    659878324035
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass122,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,259 miles
    Test number
    434992196667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Fail122,259 miles (+11,944)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,259 miles
    Test number
    329264019794
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass110,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    209072244042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,315 miles (+9,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    848632708440
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  17. Pass100,563 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,563 miles
    Test number
    914010681363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,473 miles (+6,204)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,473 miles
    Test number
    295534497592
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass94,269 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    778389584267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,153 miles (+5,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    167210583234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass82,441 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    707826682235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,007 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,007 miles
    Test number
    598125581273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,346 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    664791680214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,324 miles (+5,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    474780780229
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass63,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,626 miles
    Test number
    771948279257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail63,626 miles (+6,113)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,626 miles
    Test number
    912098179233
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass57,513 miles (+7,542)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    962608988244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection .

  28. Pass49,971 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    843835987238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    554654786279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,016 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    490554886296
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about 2 GSJ

What vehicle is registration 2 GSJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 GSJ on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Nov 2002. 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 2 GSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 GSJ is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 GSJ?
The MOT on 2 GSJ is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 GSJ done?
2 GSJ was recorded at 166,825 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
Has 2 GSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 GSJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 2 GSJ 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 2 GSJ find?
2 GSJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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