Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 1,595 cc
J736 BNUMOT history
J736 BNU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 65,267 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J736 BNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 23 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J736 BNU was last recorded at 65,267 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,382 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,885 miles
- Average per year
- 951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,267 miles
- 2025 – 63,382 miles
- 2024 – 62,176 miles
- 2018 – 62,175 miles
- 2016 – 62,134 miles
- 2015 – 62,095 miles
- 2014 – 61,320 miles
- 2013 – 59,536 miles
- 2012 – 59,305 miles
- 2011 – 58,957 miles
- 2010 – 56,616 miles
- 2009 – 54,255 miles
- 2008 – 52,187 miles
- 2007 – 49,595 miles
- 2006 – 46,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,267 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And around mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion forming on chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And around mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,267 miles (+1,885)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 65,267 miles
- Test number
- 624068187725
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And around mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion forming on chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And around mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,382 miles (+1,206)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 63,382 miles
- Test number
- 175876920193
- MinorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported metal brake pipe to flexi ferrule temporary clip allows some movement. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise some under vehicle surface corrosion, which includes some front and rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread rubber cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine upper area needs further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall and tread rubber cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,176 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,176 miles
- Test number
- 768158179640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front rust hole in outer sill
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,175 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 62,175 miles
- Test number
- 870837955828
- AdvisoryAge cracks on both front tyres and n/s/r
- AdvisoryBrake pipes at rear slightly corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing at front
Pass62,134 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 62,134 miles
- Test number
- 516519990458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,095 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,095 miles
- Test number
- 468221195143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail62,095 miles (+775)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,095 miles
- Test number
- 557211195101
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass61,320 miles (+1,784)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 61,320 miles
- Test number
- 905525804224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,536 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 59,536 miles
- Test number
- 199027893167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,305 miles (+348)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,305 miles
- Test number
- 837613372198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,957 miles (+2,341)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,957 miles
- Test number
- 827287681182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,616 miles (+2,361)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,616 miles
- Test number
- 422848980106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,255 miles (+2,068)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 54,255 miles
- Test number
- 251908389445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,187 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 52,187 miles
- Test number
- 912299968104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,595 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,595 miles
- Test number
- 211186267156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,542 miles (+3,373)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,542 miles
- Test number
- 434117257127
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass46,169 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 46,169 miles
- Test number
- 681866566132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J736 BNU
- Does J736 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J736 BNU is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J736 BNU?
- The MOT on J736 BNU is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J736 BNU done?
- J736 BNU was recorded at 65,267 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 951 miles a year.
- Has J736 BNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J736 BNU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on J736 BNU 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 J736 BNU find?
- J736 BNU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and around mount area; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by strut top mount, and 3 more.
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