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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

J188 SHPMOT history

J188 SHP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 1991. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 213,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

J188 SHP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
213,788 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J188 SHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
15 Nov 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J188 SHP was last recorded at 213,788 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,660 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
2,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,788 miles
  • 2025 – 213,660 miles
  • 2024 – 213,190 miles
  • 2023 – 212,551 miles
  • 2022 – 211,484 miles
  • 2020 – 209,610 miles
  • 2019 – 207,452 miles
  • 2018 – 205,712 miles
  • 2017 – 205,461 miles
  • 2016 – 205,050 miles
  • 2015 – 204,307 miles
  • 2014 – 201,717 miles
  • 2011 – 201,677 miles
  • 2010 – 196,609 miles
  • 2009 – 188,365 miles
  • 2008 – 174,602 miles
  • 2007 – 167,452 miles
  • 2006 – 165,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,788 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.

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,788 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    213,788 miles
    Test number
    537156113077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,660 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    213,660 miles
    Test number
    367232583942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass213,190 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    213,190 miles
    Test number
    414306084648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    212,551 miles
    Test number
    820971376193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking Point Missing.
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail212,551 miles (+1,067)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,551 miles
    Test number
    708760495985
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking Point Missing.
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass211,484 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    211,484 miles
    Test number
    342009792284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail211,475 miles (+1,865)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,475 miles
    Test number
    954692236941
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  8. Pass209,610 miles (+2,158)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    209,610 miles
    Test number
    206235325541
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGear change cables sat on exhaust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass207,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    207,452 miles
    Test number
    256024135194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail207,452 miles (+1,740)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,452 miles
    Test number
    927640497365
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass205,712 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    205,712 miles
    Test number
    815769868734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass205,461 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    205,461 miles
    Test number
    116337521096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail205,435 miles (+385)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,435 miles
    Test number
    272485119832
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill patch is welded properly (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass205,050 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    205,050 miles
    Test number
    779814228305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hitting chassis
    • AdvisoryFront engine mountain nut missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f jacking point corroded slightly

  15. Fail205,041 miles (+734)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,041 miles
    Test number
    856240583737
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hitting chassis
    • AdvisoryFront engine mountain nut missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f jacking point corroded slightly

  16. Pass204,307 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    204,307 miles
    Test number
    198217295060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail204,295 miles (+2,578)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,295 miles
    Test number
    126831595002
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass201,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    201,717 miles
    Test number
    346960504135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail201,717 miles (+40)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,717 miles
    Test number
    395940204116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass201,677 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    201,677 miles
    Test number
    428196231420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteExhaust rear box rubber deteriorated

  21. Fail201,675 miles (+5,066)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,675 miles
    Test number
    885945631379
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteExhaust rear box rubber deteriorated

  22. Pass196,609 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    196,609 miles
    Test number
    533559500111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass188,365 miles (+13,763)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    188,365 miles
    Test number
    530683439096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside foot brake had slightly low effort
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the outer edge
    • NoteWindscreen chipped outside the swept area

  24. Pass174,602 miles (+7,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    174,602 miles
    Test number
    144921418044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail167,452 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,452 miles
    Test number
    171601377043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass167,452 miles (+2,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    167,452 miles
    Test number
    970441277007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail165,179 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,179 miles
    Test number
    671628166085
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass165,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    165,179 miles
    Test number
    881628066085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J188 SHP

Does J188 SHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J188 SHP is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J188 SHP?
The MOT on J188 SHP is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J188 SHP done?
J188 SHP was recorded at 213,788 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
Has J188 SHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J188 SHP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on J188 SHP 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 J188 SHP find?
J188 SHP passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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