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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

J8 JHGMOT history

J8 JHG is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 1992. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

J8 JHG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
195,096 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 JHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
29 Jan 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 JHG was last recorded at 195,096 miles on 11 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2018: 195,097 miles, lower than 195,098 miles on 24 Aug 2016.
  • 11 Jul 2025: 195,096 miles, lower than 195,097 miles on 4 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,097 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,096 miles
  • 2021 – 195,097 miles
  • 2018 – 195,097 miles
  • 2016 – 195,098 miles
  • 2015 – 192,836 miles
  • 2014 – 190,260 miles
  • 2013 – 187,841 miles
  • 2012 – 186,964 miles
  • 2011 – 185,233 miles
  • 2010 – 183,428 miles
  • 2009 – 182,632 miles
  • 2008 – 181,345 miles
  • 2007 – 179,412 miles
  • 2006 – 178,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,096 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,096 miles (-1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,096 miles
    Test number
    369049195170
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass195,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,097 miles
    Test number
    140702878070
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Fail195,097 miles1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,097 miles
    Test number
    388500350804
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass195,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    195,097 miles
    Test number
    376347835329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,097 miles (-1)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,097 miles
    Test number
    279265274790
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  6. Pass195,098 miles (+2,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    195,098 miles
    Test number
    579747604375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass192,836 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    192,836 miles
    Test number
    805598765971
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  8. Fail192,835 miles (+2,575)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,835 miles
    Test number
    499479226264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail190,260 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,260 miles
    Test number
    298100524263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass190,260 miles (+2,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    190,260 miles
    Test number
    798930824277
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass187,841 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    187,841 miles
    Test number
    168321423257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail187,836 miles (+872)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,836 miles
    Test number
    385549513447
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass186,964 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    186,964 miles
    Test number
    999039102200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass185,233 miles (+1,805)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    185,233 miles
    Test number
    109695021285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass183,428 miles (+796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    183,428 miles
    Test number
    810579800194
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass182,632 miles (+1,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    182,632 miles
    Test number
    983736629111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel filler neck corroded

  17. Pass181,345 miles (+1,933)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    181,345 miles
    Test number
    521486618100
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteStone chip in n/s screen

  18. Pass179,412 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    179,412 miles
    Test number
    790982927124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail179,410 miles (+1,245)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,410 miles
    Test number
    972905917117
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOoffside headlight glass cracked

  20. Pass178,165 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    178,165 miles
    Test number
    601436236115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail178,150 miles1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,150 miles
    Test number
    410210236188
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about J8 JHG

Does J8 JHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 JHG expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 JHG?
The MOT on J8 JHG expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 JHG done?
J8 JHG was recorded at 195,096 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has J8 JHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 JHG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 JHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 JHG find?
J8 JHG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various.

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