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Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

G17 JAHMOT history

G17 JAH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 1991. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 220,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

G17 JAH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
220,643 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G17 JAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
24 May 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G17 JAH was last recorded at 220,643 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,532 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 220,643 miles
  • 2023 – 219,532 miles
  • 2022 – 219,091 miles
  • 2020 – 217,612 miles
  • 2019 – 216,932 miles
  • 2018 – 216,511 miles
  • 2017 – 215,005 miles
  • 2016 – 213,425 miles
  • 2015 – 212,580 miles
  • 2014 – 211,255 miles
  • 2013 – 143,405 miles
  • 2011 – 142,214 miles
  • 2010 – 137,890 miles
  • 2009 – 136,679 miles
  • 2008 – 135,129 miles
  • 2007 – 130,749 miles
  • 2006 – 121,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    759787798836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass220,643 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    220,643 miles
    Test number
    600231687443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass219,532 miles (+441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    219,532 miles
    Test number
    278016235473
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass219,091 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,091 miles
    Test number
    646286285852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass217,612 miles (+680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    217,612 miles
    Test number
    392379327287
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  6. Pass216,932 miles (+421)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    216,932 miles
    Test number
    397777383525
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass216,511 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    216,511 miles
    Test number
    288607802599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass215,005 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    215,005 miles
    Test number
    163091565354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass213,425 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    213,425 miles
    Test number
    183018345984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass212,580 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    212,580 miles
    Test number
    125747715498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass211,255 miles (+67,850)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    211,255 miles
    Test number
    977681034056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,405 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    143,405 miles
    Test number
    446100043066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,214 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    142,214 miles
    Test number
    519805851084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,890 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    137,890 miles
    Test number
    320401750084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,679 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    136,679 miles
    Test number
    880055659051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted
  16. Fail136,679 miles (+1,550)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,679 miles
    Test number
    390944159040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted
  17. Pass135,129 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    135,129 miles
    Test number
    903772728069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,749 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    130,749 miles
    Test number
    602066327031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass121,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    121,651 miles
    Test number
    184974526042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G17 JAH

Does G17 JAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G17 JAH expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G17 JAH?
The MOT on G17 JAH expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G17 JAH done?
G17 JAH was recorded at 220,643 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has G17 JAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G17 JAH has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on G17 JAH 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 G17 JAH find?
G17 JAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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