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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 1,781 cc

E307 JCPMOT history

E307 JCP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 1988. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 269,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

E307 JCP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
269,898 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E307 JCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Feb 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

E307 JCP was last recorded at 269,898 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,895 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 269,898 miles
  • 2022 – 269,895 miles
  • 2019 – 269,895 miles
  • 2017 – 269,604 miles
  • 2016 – 268,930 miles
  • 2015 – 268,498 miles
  • 2014 – 267,531 miles
  • 2013 – 266,212 miles
  • 2012 – 264,854 miles
  • 2011 – 262,095 miles
  • 2007 – 255,785 miles
  • 2006 – 245,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,898 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,898 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    269,898 miles
    Test number
    991654906584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass269,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    269,895 miles
    Test number
    415564777156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass269,895 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    269,895 miles
    Test number
    464465907694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass269,604 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    269,604 miles
    Test number
    706196961137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass268,930 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    268,930 miles
    Test number
    777652608929
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail268,918 miles (+420)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,918 miles
    Test number
    348687367693
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass268,498 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    268,498 miles
    Test number
    245221613020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail268,498 miles (+967)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,498 miles
    Test number
    608825540833
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass267,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    267,531 miles
    Test number
    155196674282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail267,531 miles (+1,319)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,531 miles
    Test number
    388726174242
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass266,212 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    266,212 miles
    Test number
    599507373228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail266,201 miles (+1,347)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,201 miles
    Test number
    976135373200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass264,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    264,854 miles
    Test number
    338065062218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail264,854 miles (+2,759)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,854 miles
    Test number
    468525262282
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail262,095 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,095 miles
    Test number
    487587171004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass262,095 miles (+6,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    262,095 miles
    Test number
    968197871037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass255,785 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    255,785 miles
    Test number
    232151387026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail255,782 miles (+10,603)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,782 miles
    Test number
    630063877077
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass245,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    245,179 miles
    Test number
    600743396068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail245,179 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,179 miles
    Test number
    551813096077
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlighty low performance recorded from o/s hand brake

Questions about E307 JCP

Does E307 JCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E307 JCP expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E307 JCP?
The MOT on E307 JCP expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E307 JCP done?
E307 JCP was recorded at 269,898 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 1,433 miles a year.
Has E307 JCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E307 JCP has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on E307 JCP 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 E307 JCP find?
E307 JCP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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