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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,595 cc

J76 FTCMOT history

J76 FTC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 1991. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

J76 FTC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
79,600 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J76 FTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
15 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J76 FTC was last recorded at 79,600 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,848 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
1,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,600 miles
  • 2024 – 78,848 miles
  • 2023 – 78,557 miles
  • 2022 – 77,699 miles
  • 2021 – 77,230 miles
  • 2016 – 76,105 miles
  • 2011 – 75,928 miles
  • 2010 – 71,621 miles
  • 2009 – 62,313 miles
  • 2008 – 50,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,600 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,600 miles (+752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    663960844084
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass78,848 miles (+291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    353486745120
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,557 miles (+858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,557 miles
    Test number
    348236417109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,699 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    469566874384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,698 miles (+468)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    230078323446
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,230 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    887614987871
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,230 miles (+1,125)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    751658791784
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,105 miles (+177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,105 miles
    Test number
    520111670889
    • 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)

  9. Pass75,928 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,928 miles
    Test number
    907307351296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail75,927 miles (+4,306)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,927 miles
    Test number
    789657451220
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail71,621 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    451780170238
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise slight noise n/s/rear tyre

  12. Pass71,621 miles (+9,308)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,621 miles
    Test number
    844840170228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise slight noise n/s/rear tyre

  13. Pass62,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    310302579277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,313 miles (+12,255)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    571661779285
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass50,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    234325348246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail50,058 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    392375448487
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about J76 FTC

Does J76 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J76 FTC expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J76 FTC?
The MOT on J76 FTC expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J76 FTC done?
J76 FTC was recorded at 79,600 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 1,749 miles a year.
Has J76 FTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J76 FTC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on J76 FTC 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 J76 FTC find?
J76 FTC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.

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