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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

GCJ 848MOT history

GCJ 848 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

GCJ 848 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,462 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCJ 848
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCJ 848 was last recorded at 62,462 miles on 13 May 2026, 848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,614 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
848 miles
Average per year
3,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,462 miles
  • 2025 – 61,614 miles
  • 2024 – 60,093 miles
  • 2023 – 58,872 miles
  • 2022 – 57,544 miles
  • 2021 – 55,535 miles
  • 2020 – 53,979 miles
  • 2019 – 51,543 miles
  • 2018 – 48,800 miles
  • 2017 – 45,289 miles
  • 2016 – 41,534 miles
  • 2015 – 36,803 miles
  • 2014 – 30,377 miles
  • 2013 – 24,969 miles
  • 2012 – 18,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,462 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers restricting inspection

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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,462 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,462 miles
    Test number
    473095016285
    • AdvisoryCovers restricting inspection
  2. Pass61,614 miles (+1,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    417311553589
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
  3. Pass60,093 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    617910176679
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  4. Pass58,872 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    920419961270
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  5. Pass57,544 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    202571928350
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  6. Pass55,535 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    302332560620
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  7. Fail55,529 miles (+1,550)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    643697253203
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
  8. Pass53,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    721236579389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,979 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    838592769638
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining loose from backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    914891842927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,543 miles (+2,743)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    183644361349
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe and suspension members
  12. Pass48,800 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,800 miles
    Test number
    858339674232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,289 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,289 miles
    Test number
    460971662654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,534 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,534 miles
    Test number
    381640570233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,803 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,803 miles
    Test number
    247808325478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,377 miles (+5,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,377 miles
    Test number
    645059034174
    • 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)
  17. Pass24,969 miles (+6,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    945463623149
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass18,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,737 miles
    Test number
    235898032149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about GCJ 848

What vehicle is registration GCJ 848 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCJ 848 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2009. 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 GCJ 848 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GCJ 848 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on GCJ 848?
The MOT on GCJ 848 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GCJ 848 done?
GCJ 848 was recorded at 62,462 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
Has GCJ 848 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCJ 848 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on GCJ 848 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 GCJ 848 find?
GCJ 848 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: covers restricting inspection.

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