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Volkswagen Jetta

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,272 cc

G291 SWDMOT history

G291 SWD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Jetta first used on 25 Apr 1990. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,203 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G291 SWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
25 Apr 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G291 SWD was last recorded at 116,203 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,510 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
693 miles
Average per year
3,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,203 miles
  • 2025 – 115,510 miles
  • 2024 – 115,055 miles
  • 2023 – 114,642 miles
  • 2022 – 113,832 miles
  • 2021 – 112,551 miles
  • 2020 – 111,603 miles
  • 2019 – 108,589 miles
  • 2018 – 105,691 miles
  • 2017 – 102,519 miles
  • 2016 – 99,371 miles
  • 2015 – 94,901 miles
  • 2014 – 88,585 miles
  • 2013 – 82,347 miles
  • 2012 – 77,427 miles
  • 2011 – 70,586 miles
  • 2010 – 63,646 miles
  • 2009 – 58,029 miles
  • 2008 – 53,719 miles
  • 2007 – 51,158 miles
  • 2006 – 47,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,203 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.

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,203 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,203 miles
    Test number
    627600070109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,510 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,510 miles
    Test number
    577119810092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,055 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    378974459703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,642 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,642 miles
    Test number
    898295801477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,832 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,832 miles
    Test number
    485456927200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,551 miles (+948)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,551 miles
    Test number
    192370265562
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes and rear axle bushes deteriorated split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting missing centre exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass111,603 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    462157834026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,589 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,589 miles
    Test number
    581078588194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,691 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,691 miles
    Test number
    359524243773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,519 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    984088281323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,371 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,371 miles
    Test number
    880756281715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,901 miles (+6,316)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,901 miles
    Test number
    628385095118
    • NoteAll springs corroded
    • NoteRear bump stops perrished
  13. Pass88,585 miles (+6,238)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    849262794179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 2mm.
  14. Pass82,347 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    336394893169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,427 miles (+6,841)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    716809182103
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront lower arms corroded
    • NoteFront springs corroded
    • NoteRear brake ferrules corroded
  16. Pass70,586 miles (+6,940)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    269866181469
    • NoteBrake ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront pads low + discs corroded
    • NoteOsf road spring corroded
    • NoteOsf shock damp
    • NoteRear bump stops perrished
    • NoteSubframe + wishbones corroded
  17. Pass63,646 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    724140080138
    • NoteDownpipe corroded
    • NoteRear brake ferrules corroded
  18. Fail63,646 miles (+5,617)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    164279070143
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDownpipe corroded
    • NoteRear brake ferrules corroded
  19. Pass58,029 miles (+4,310)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    564890599124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth lower arms + anti rollbar has surface corrosion
    • NoteBoth rear brake ferules corroded
    • NoteExhaust downpipe corroded
    • NoteOsf road spring corroded
    • NoteRear tyrea 3mm + cracking with age
  20. Pass53,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    220646488165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNsr osr tyre sidewalls cracking
  21. Fail53,719 miles (+2,561)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    160016188184
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNsr osr tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteSlight play in nsr wheelbearing
  22. Pass51,158 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,158 miles
    Test number
    710491897150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    710963296184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G291 SWD

Does G291 SWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G291 SWD is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on G291 SWD?
The MOT on G291 SWD is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G291 SWD done?
G291 SWD was recorded at 116,203 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,439 miles a year.
Has G291 SWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G291 SWD has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on G291 SWD 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 G291 SWD find?
G291 SWD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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