Volkswagen Golf
White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc
J79 PVCMOT history
J79 PVC is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 141,137 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J79 PVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 30 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J79 PVC was last recorded at 141,137 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Jul 2012: 114,382 miles, lower than 117,098 miles on 8 Jun 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,068 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 69 miles
- Average per year
- 2,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,137 miles
- 2024 – 138,801 miles
- 2023 – 136,481 miles
- 2022 – 136,478 miles
- 2021 – 133,435 miles
- 2019 – 128,297 miles
- 2018 – 127,023 miles
- 2017 – 124,655 miles
- 2015 – 123,258 miles
- 2014 – 119,001 miles
- 2013 – 115,753 miles
- 2012 – 114,382 miles
- 2011 – 117,098 miles
- 2010 – 108,641 miles
- 2009 – 107,623 miles
- 2008 – 106,637 miles
- 2007 – 104,783 miles
- 2006 – 102,473 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,137 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion under sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,137 miles (+69)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,137 miles
- Test number
- 324764914187
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under side
Fail141,068 miles (+2,267)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,068 miles
- Test number
- 772944294288
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under side
Pass138,801 miles (+2,320)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,801 miles
- Test number
- 631330501853
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts in side wall advise replacement ASAP 195 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low inner edge 195 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
Pass136,481 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 136,481 miles
- Test number
- 396230207620
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,478 miles (+3,043)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,478 miles
- Test number
- 454926029645
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass133,435 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 133,435 miles
- Test number
- 693518352453
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear beam rusty
Fail133,429 miles (+5,132)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,429 miles
- Test number
- 830087187914
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch, plate has been tacked on in a few spots now peeling off (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, currently filler and tissue paper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing area
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect due to side skirts and under sealing
Pass128,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,297 miles
- Test number
- 472258521017
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail128,297 miles (+1,274)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,297 miles
- Test number
- 959815441446
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,023 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,023 miles
- Test number
- 139897951464
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail127,023 miles (+2)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,023 miles
- Test number
- 349182713541
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail127,021 miles (+2,366)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,021 miles
- Test number
- 670529816581
- FailureCentral Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass124,655 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 124,655 miles
- Test number
- 447898429186
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor in patches and inner / outer sills (6.1.A.1)
Fail124,655 miles (+1,397)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,655 miles
- Test number
- 728868101492
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,258 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 123,258 miles
- Test number
- 445233913004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 119,001 miles
- Test number
- 516550804392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,001 miles (+3,248)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,001 miles
- Test number
- 368720604309
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass115,753 miles (+1,371)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 115,753 miles
- Test number
- 446843783171
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak (gearbox)
Pass114,382 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 114,382 miles
- Test number
- 465161692189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail114,382 miles (-2,716)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,382 miles
- Test number
- 768201892160
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass117,098 miles (+8,457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 117,098 miles
- Test number
- 437719951127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass108,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 108,641 miles
- Test number
- 391891960114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,641 miles (+1,018)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,641 miles
- Test number
- 752201760192
- Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass107,623 miles (+986)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 107,623 miles
- Test number
- 182600049174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,637 miles (+1,854)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 106,637 miles
- Test number
- 663393238157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,783 miles (+2,310)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 104,783 miles
- Test number
- 403405167022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNon standard exhaust system fitted.
Pass102,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 102,473 miles
- Test number
- 133938966462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J79 PVC
- Does J79 PVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J79 PVC expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J79 PVC?
- The MOT on J79 PVC expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J79 PVC done?
- J79 PVC was recorded at 141,137 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
- Has J79 PVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J79 PVC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on J79 PVC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J79 PVC find?
- J79 PVC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; corrosion under side.
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