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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

J9 ESRMOT history

J9 ESR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

J9 ESR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,016 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ESR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ESR was last recorded at 160,016 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,016 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,016 miles
  • 2025 – 141,736 miles
  • 2024 – 125,635 miles
  • 2023 – 111,863 miles
  • 2022 – 95,202 miles
  • 2021 – 91,296 miles
  • 2020 – 80,661 miles
  • 2019 – 72,895 miles
  • 2018 – 64,691 miles
  • 2017 – 56,104 miles
  • 2016 – 48,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly damaged

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    249940939500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly damaged
  2. Fail160,016 miles (+18,280)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    107201842320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel slightly damaged
  3. Pass141,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,736 miles
    Test number
    706944734466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,736 miles (+16,101)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,736 miles
    Test number
    586506337036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass125,635 miles (+13,772)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,635 miles
    Test number
    881460598315
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass111,863 miles (+16,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    765889968240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    785435843005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,202 miles (+3,906)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    391079892189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass91,296 miles (+10,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    325573489747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,661 miles (+7,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    653014484052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass72,895 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    265383679425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,691 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    885751346595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,104 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    940815027695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,261 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,261 miles
    Test number
    385096690750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,949 miles
    Test number
    966833882056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 ESR

Does J9 ESR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ESR is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ESR?
The MOT on J9 ESR is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ESR done?
J9 ESR was recorded at 160,016 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 11,840 miles a year.
Has J9 ESR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ESR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 ESR 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 ESR find?
J9 ESR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel slightly damaged.

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