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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

J651 MLFMOT history

J651 MLF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

J651 MLF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,972 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J651 MLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Feb 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J651 MLF was last recorded at 171,972 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 5,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,926 miles · 31 Mar 2014
Between the last two tests
5,046 miles
Average per year
1,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,972 miles
  • 2014 – 166,926 miles
  • 2013 – 163,344 miles
  • 2012 – 161,663 miles
  • 2011 – 160,131 miles
  • 2010 – 160,123 miles
  • 2008 – 153,040 miles
  • 2007 – 149,155 miles
  • 2005 – 143,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine core plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,972 miles (+5,046)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,972 miles
    Test number
    967021948798
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine core plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,926 miles (+3,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    166,926 miles
    Test number
    649700194055
    • NoteSills covered

  3. Pass163,344 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    163,344 miles
    Test number
    595709103186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust mountings perished
    • NoteNearside hand brake caliper/cable not returning to full off posiion after release

  4. Fail163,343 miles (+1,680)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,343 miles
    Test number
    189676963456
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront tyres 2-3 mm
    • NoteNearside hand brake cable/caliper not returning to full off after release

  5. Pass161,663 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    161,663 miles
    Test number
    297812472097
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  6. Fail161,526 miles (+1,395)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,526 miles
    Test number
    126049252014
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass160,131 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,131 miles
    Test number
    909877201030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail160,123 miles (+3,132)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,123 miles
    Test number
    393643160333
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass156,991 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    156,991 miles
    Test number
    183705020091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass153,040 miles (+3,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    153,040 miles
    Test number
    560922718350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  11. Fail149,155 miles6 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,155 miles
    Test number
    414805807481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

  12. Pass149,155 miles (+4,578)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    149,155 miles
    Test number
    450855407415
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

  13. Pass144,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    144,577 miles
    Test number
    472195767046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail144,577 miles (+1,574)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,577 miles
    Test number
    931384867058
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside head lamp lens cracked

  15. Pass143,003 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    143,003 miles
    Test number
    190173125223
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres are new
    • NoteOne rear silencer rubber mounting heavily perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both rear brake discs
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

  16. Fail143,003 miles2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,003 miles
    Test number
    513123025215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres are new
    • NoteOne rear silencer rubber mounting heavily perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both rear brake discs
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear metal fuel pipes

Questions about J651 MLF

Does J651 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J651 MLF is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J651 MLF?
The MOT on J651 MLF is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J651 MLF done?
J651 MLF was recorded at 171,972 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
Has J651 MLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J651 MLF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on J651 MLF 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 J651 MLF find?
J651 MLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; fluid leak, but not excessive engine core plug, and 3 more.

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