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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

J30 MKVMOT history

J30 MKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
86,487 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J30 MKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J30 MKV was last recorded at 86,487 miles on 16 May 2026, 4,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,000 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,487 miles
Average per year
4,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,487 miles
  • 2025 – 82,000 miles
  • 2024 – 80,996 miles
  • 2023 – 79,778 miles
  • 2021 – 79,100 miles
  • 2020 – 75,100 miles
  • 2019 – 71,960 miles
  • 2018 – 61,157 miles
  • 2017 – 55,641 miles
  • 2016 – 52,470 miles
  • 2015 – 48,320 miles
  • 2014 – 43,269 miles
  • 2013 – 35,823 miles
  • 2012 – 29,453 miles
  • 2011 – 14,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,487 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,487 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    716636492828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,000 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    440880933591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,996 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,996 miles
    Test number
    376785122856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,778 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,778 miles
    Test number
    174367239017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,100 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    211178871789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,100 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    724443331706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,960 miles (+10,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    204800470667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,157 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    882117630677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,641 miles (+3,171)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    911380996455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass52,470 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    870334684173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,320 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,320 miles
    Test number
    777002504358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    276044544354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,269 miles (+7,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    255034044317
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass35,823 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,823 miles
    Test number
    415462953364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,453 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    157695642339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,142 miles (+13,127)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,142 miles
    Test number
    277965172477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    876023611037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J30 MKV

Does J30 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J30 MKV is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J30 MKV?
The MOT on J30 MKV is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J30 MKV done?
J30 MKV was recorded at 86,487 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,725 miles a year.
Has J30 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J30 MKV has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on J30 MKV 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 J30 MKV find?
J30 MKV passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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