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Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

J8 VRRMOT history

J8 VRR is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

J8 VRR green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
101,711 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
22 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VRR was last recorded at 101,711 miles on 2 May 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,703 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,711 miles
  • 2022 – 101,664 miles
  • 2021 – 98,612 miles
  • 2020 – 97,462 miles
  • 2019 – 96,412 miles
  • 2018 – 91,825 miles
  • 2017 – 87,981 miles
  • 2015 – 84,986 miles
  • 2014 – 79,632 miles
  • 2013 – 77,101 miles
  • 2012 – 71,519 miles
  • 2011 – 68,182 miles
  • 2010 – 65,665 miles
  • 2009 – 63,822 miles
  • 2008 – 61,999 miles
  • 2007 – 59,958 miles
  • 2006 – 56,966 miles
  • 2005 – 53,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,711 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,711 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    243377529316
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail101,703 miles (+39)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,703 miles
    Test number
    456720649247
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  3. Pass101,664 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    247772771453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,612 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    123427429473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,462 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    110449641710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,412 miles (+4,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,412 miles
    Test number
    697134037365
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,825 miles (+3,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,825 miles
    Test number
    441729152443
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass87,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    321345910255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,981 miles (+2,995)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    786101847488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass84,986 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    929620865931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,632 miles (+2,531)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    398834544446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s/f wing lower

  12. Pass77,101 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    585286723200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    119204522259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,519 miles (+44)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    309424722254
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Fail71,475 miles (+3,293)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,475 miles
    Test number
    137846102297
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass68,182 miles (+2,517)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,182 miles
    Test number
    938107591133
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes worn

  17. Pass65,665 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    104062200267
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail65,665 miles (+1,843)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    583451700225
    • FailureRear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass63,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    603841909239
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail63,822 miles (+1,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,822 miles
    Test number
    770681209233
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass61,999 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    764406908297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,958 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,958 miles
    Test number
    893905507200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,966 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    253099396170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    894097305285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VRR

Does J8 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 VRR expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 VRR?
The MOT on J8 VRR expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 VRR done?
J8 VRR was recorded at 101,711 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
Has J8 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VRR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 VRR 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 VRR find?
J8 VRR passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, and 1 more.

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