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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

J4 ELCMOT history

J4 ELC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 28,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

J4 ELC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
28,013 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ELC was last recorded at 28,013 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,657 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,013 miles
  • 2025 – 25,657 miles
  • 2024 – 23,190 miles
  • 2023 – 21,294 miles
  • 2022 – 18,821 miles
  • 2021 – 17,093 miles
  • 2020 – 15,183 miles
  • 2019 – 12,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,013 miles (+2,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    28,013 miles
    Test number
    155298052997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass25,657 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    25,657 miles
    Test number
    852949060698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass23,190 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    23,190 miles
    Test number
    134293414032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    21,294 miles
    Test number
    807544468471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail21,294 miles (+2,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,294 miles
    Test number
    378680097253
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass18,821 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    18,821 miles
    Test number
    343036742244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,093 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    108391988427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,183 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    15,183 miles
    Test number
    951367749096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    12,053 miles
    Test number
    998651984687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 ELC

Does J4 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ELC is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 ELC?
The MOT on J4 ELC 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 J4 ELC done?
J4 ELC was recorded at 28,013 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has J4 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ELC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on J4 ELC 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 J4 ELC find?
J4 ELC passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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