Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,272 cc
J94 CULMOT history
J94 CUL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 133,247 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J94 CUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 23 Aug 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J94 CUL was last recorded at 133,247 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,911 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 336 miles
- Average per year
- 3,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,247 miles
- 2024 – 132,911 miles
- 2023 – 123,576 miles
- 2022 – 122,611 miles
- 2021 – 122,384 miles
- 2020 – 121,629 miles
- 2019 – 120,018 miles
- 2018 – 117,727 miles
- 2017 – 114,654 miles
- 2016 – 112,734 miles
- 2015 – 109,852 miles
- 2014 – 108,319 miles
- 2013 – 107,721 miles
- 2012 – 106,143 miles
- 2011 – 100,209 miles
- 2010 – 94,129 miles
- 2009 – 88,160 miles
- 2008 – 83,792 miles
- 2007 – 78,785 miles
- 2006 – 74,516 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,247 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,247 miles (+336)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 133,247 miles
- Test number
- 531913777270
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail132,911 miles (+9,335)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,911 miles
- Test number
- 551389576140
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Coolant leak rad leak and thermostat housing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass123,576 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,576 miles
- Test number
- 631203757091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,611 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 122,611 miles
- Test number
- 775968778514
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Fail122,611 miles (+227)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,611 miles
- Test number
- 381096711006
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,384 miles (+755)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,384 miles
- Test number
- 133253463884
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear hand brake just met limit
Pass121,629 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,629 miles
- Test number
- 927527343033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,620 miles (+1,602)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,620 miles
- Test number
- 276610663032
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,018 miles (+2,291)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 120,018 miles
- Test number
- 968270485209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass117,727 miles (+3,073)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,727 miles
- Test number
- 752396756680
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Pass114,654 miles (+1,920)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,654 miles
- Test number
- 655862966601
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor pans (2.4.A.3)
Pass112,734 miles (+2,882)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 112,734 miles
- Test number
- 110448764294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,852 miles (+1,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 109,852 miles
- Test number
- 238784315492
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass108,319 miles (+598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 108,319 miles
- Test number
- 919782804110
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail107,721 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,721 miles
- Test number
- 636663503118
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass107,721 miles (+1,578)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 107,721 miles
- Test number
- 838703903179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,143 miles (+5,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 106,143 miles
- Test number
- 386592572029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,209 miles (+6,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 100,209 miles
- Test number
- 406804531009
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass94,129 miles (+5,969)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 94,129 miles
- Test number
- 494170840050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 88,160 miles
- Test number
- 352002749055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,160 miles (+4,368)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,160 miles
- Test number
- 763442349004
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass83,792 miles (+5,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 83,792 miles
- Test number
- 513481358037
- AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Pass78,785 miles (+4,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 78,785 miles
- Test number
- 722228347047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 74,516 miles
- Test number
- 362480686034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,516 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,516 miles
- Test number
- 223270786052
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about J94 CUL
- Does J94 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J94 CUL expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J94 CUL?
- The MOT on J94 CUL expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J94 CUL done?
- J94 CUL was recorded at 133,247 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 3,120 miles a year.
- Has J94 CUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J94 CUL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on J94 CUL 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 J94 CUL find?
- J94 CUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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