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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

J9 EGFMOT history

J9 EGF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 1991. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

J9 EGF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,400 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 EGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
25 Nov 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 EGF was last recorded at 180,400 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,233 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,167 miles
Average per year
2,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,400 miles
  • 2025 – 179,233 miles
  • 2024 – 176,619 miles
  • 2023 – 176,320 miles
  • 2017 – 174,990 miles
  • 2016 – 174,892 miles
  • 2015 – 171,927 miles
  • 2014 – 171,441 miles
  • 2013 – 171,378 miles
  • 2010 – 169,688 miles
  • 2009 – 160,755 miles
  • 2008 – 152,892 miles
  • 2007 – 152,849 miles
  • 2006 – 139,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,400 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,400 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,400 miles
    Test number
    655197839483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,233 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,233 miles
    Test number
    737594523876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,619 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,619 miles
    Test number
    109786237944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,611 miles (+291)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,611 miles
    Test number
    927803199549
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding calliper binding on after hand brake application (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,320 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,320 miles
    Test number
    400523813105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,314 miles (+1,324)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,314 miles
    Test number
    607295141685
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,990 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,990 miles
    Test number
    416622875168
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail174,990 miles (+98)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,990 miles
    Test number
    908425099259
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass174,892 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    174,892 miles
    Test number
    139594772968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,927 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    171,927 miles
    Test number
    956990975087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front floor

  11. Fail171,925 miles (+484)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,925 miles
    Test number
    305299465036
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside front floor

  12. Pass171,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    171,441 miles
    Test number
    127723274094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail171,441 miles (+63)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,441 miles
    Test number
    988543374043
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass171,378 miles (+1,690)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    171,378 miles
    Test number
    239140733015
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass169,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    169,688 miles
    Test number
    662610410231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail169,688 miles (+8,933)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,688 miles
    Test number
    913222900282
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass160,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    160,755 miles
    Test number
    914229769199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,755 miles (+7,863)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,755 miles
    Test number
    312388569166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass152,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    402085168170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail152,892 miles (+43)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,892 miles
    Test number
    242663568439
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Fail152,849 miles (+13,464)1 dangerous13 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,849 miles
    Test number
    541421567362
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteWasher jets poor. fairly soft brake pedal.

  22. Pass139,385 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    139,385 miles
    Test number
    383110706427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail139,385 miles8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,385 miles
    Test number
    254183446100
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

Questions about J9 EGF

Does J9 EGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 EGF is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 EGF?
The MOT on J9 EGF is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 EGF done?
J9 EGF was recorded at 180,400 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,022 miles a year.
Has J9 EGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 EGF has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 EGF 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 J9 EGF find?
J9 EGF passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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