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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

J8 JHAMOT history

J8 JHA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

J8 JHA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,471 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JHA was last recorded at 51,471 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,471 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,471 miles
  • 2025 – 48,279 miles
  • 2024 – 42,744 miles
  • 2023 – 36,638 miles
  • 2022 – 31,856 miles
  • 2021 – 26,760 miles
  • 2020 – 21,079 miles
  • 2019 – 19,632 miles
  • 2018 – 18,245 miles
  • 2017 – 16,743 miles
  • 2016 – 15,768 miles
  • 2015 – 15,084 miles
  • 2014 – 13,962 miles
  • 2013 – 12,250 miles
  • 2012 – 10,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,471 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,471 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    976346125221
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  2. Fail51,471 miles (+3,192)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    465312287349
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  3. Pass48,279 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    269197609955
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,278 miles (+5,534)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    842606233749
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,744 miles (+6,106)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    785136709170
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc, discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads close to limit

  6. Pass36,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    358750050560
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  7. Fail36,638 miles (+4,782)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    145007537556
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  8. Pass31,856 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    31,856 miles
    Test number
    653950313588
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Fail31,856 miles (+5,096)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,856 miles
    Test number
    236611347326
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Pass26,760 miles (+5,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    664014660306
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads, close to limit
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass21,079 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,079 miles
    Test number
    411653307075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    522797648837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail19,632 miles (+1,387)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    365300260328
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass18,245 miles (+1,502)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,245 miles
    Test number
    817880267397
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass16,743 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    16,743 miles
    Test number
    968524640280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass15,768 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,768 miles
    Test number
    806477261995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,084 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    15,084 miles
    Test number
    726372282517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,962 miles (+1,712)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,962 miles
    Test number
    606436984235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass12,250 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    12,250 miles
    Test number
    685737993290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,552 miles
    Test number
    307068192479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 JHA

Does J8 JHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 JHA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 JHA?
The MOT on J8 JHA is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 JHA done?
J8 JHA was recorded at 51,471 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has J8 JHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JHA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 JHA 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 J8 JHA find?
J8 JHA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; engine cover and under trays fitted.

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