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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

97 JBMOT history

97 JB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 33,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

97 JB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
33,515 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 JB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 JB was last recorded at 33,515 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2025: 32,862 miles, lower than 38,819 miles on 2 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,862 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,515 miles
  • 2025 – 32,862 miles
  • 2024 – 38,819 miles
  • 2023 – 28,819 miles
  • 2022 – 28,263 miles
  • 2021 – 26,554 miles
  • 2020 – 24,061 miles
  • 2019 – 21,524 miles
  • 2018 – 17,474 miles
  • 2017 – 14,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    33,515 miles
    Test number
    564765688049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail33,515 miles (+653)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,515 miles
    Test number
    686653720182
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush broke away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to break away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass32,862 miles (-5,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    32,862 miles
    Test number
    211604321543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,819 miles (+10,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    163755325317
    • 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))

  5. Pass28,819 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    28,819 miles
    Test number
    115479719040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass28,263 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    205359115197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,554 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,554 miles
    Test number
    170615908553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass24,061 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    933979386498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,524 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,524 miles
    Test number
    960222394517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,474 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,474 miles
    Test number
    656694253688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,362 miles
    Test number
    951693154218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(edges worn thin) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm(edge worn) (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 97 JB

What vehicle is registration 97 JB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 JB on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2014. 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 97 JB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 JB is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 JB?
The MOT on 97 JB is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 JB done?
97 JB was recorded at 33,515 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has 97 JB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 JB has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 97 JB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 97 JB find?
97 JB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm of wear left.

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