Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
512 JBPMOT history
512 JBP is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 126,567 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 512 JBP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
512 JBP was last recorded at 126,567 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,082 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,485 miles
- Average per year
- 8,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,567 miles
- 2025 – 122,082 miles
- 2024 – 116,129 miles
- 2023 – 111,374 miles
- 2022 – 107,093 miles
- 2021 – 100,424 miles
- 2020 – 93,572 miles
- 2019 – 84,045 miles
- 2018 – 71,669 miles
- 2017 – 58,390 miles
- 2016 – 46,907 miles
- 2015 – 37,620 miles
- 2014 – 29,201 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,567 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms - Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
All tyres are worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,567 miles (+4,485)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 126,567 miles
- Test number
- 814555188713
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,082 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 122,082 miles
- Test number
- 597963885882
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms - Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail122,081 miles (+5,952)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,081 miles
- Test number
- 378064882545
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms - Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,129 miles (+4,755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 116,129 miles
- Test number
- 892984322672
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 111,374 miles
- Test number
- 884638101364
- AdvisoryAll tyres are worn on inner edge
Fail111,374 miles (+4,281)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,374 miles
- Test number
- 213741414519
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres are worn on inner edge
Pass107,093 miles (+15)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 107,093 miles
- Test number
- 937749578337
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail107,078 miles (+6,654)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,078 miles
- Test number
- 683790400722
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,424 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 100,424 miles
- Test number
- 870202320693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,409 miles (+6,837)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,409 miles
- Test number
- 987637172501
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,572 miles (+9,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,572 miles
- Test number
- 168184560076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,045 miles (+12,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 84,045 miles
- Test number
- 506185219353
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,669 miles (+13,279)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 71,669 miles
- Test number
- 332644582500
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen swept area
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded on inner face
- AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes split
- AdvisoryNsr coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryOsf shock absorber weeping
Pass58,390 miles (+11,483)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 58,390 miles
- Test number
- 941345031545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,907 miles (+9,287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,907 miles
- Test number
- 943589620561
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre severely worn on inner edge
Pass37,620 miles (+8,419)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 37,620 miles
- Test number
- 211180824685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,201 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,201 miles
- Test number
- 437781644268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 512 JBP
- What vehicle is registration 512 JBP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 512 JBP on a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2011. 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 512 JBP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 512 JBP is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 512 JBP?
- The MOT on 512 JBP is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 512 JBP done?
- 512 JBP was recorded at 126,567 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,118 miles a year.
- Has 512 JBP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 512 JBP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on 512 JBP 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 512 JBP find?
- 512 JBP passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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