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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

J9 ETNMOT history

J9 ETN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

J9 ETN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,118 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ETN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ETN was last recorded at 119,118 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 4,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,366 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,752 miles
Average per year
6,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,118 miles
  • 2025 – 114,366 miles
  • 2024 – 110,846 miles
  • 2023 – 101,899 miles
  • 2022 – 86,920 miles
  • 2021 – 70,619 miles
  • 2020 – 64,758 miles
  • 2019 – 50,451 miles
  • 2018 – 48,576 miles
  • 2017 – 46,008 miles
  • 2016 – 43,175 miles
  • 2015 – 40,933 miles
  • 2014 – 39,033 miles
  • 2013 – 36,598 miles
  • 2012 – 31,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,118 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,118 miles (+4,752)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,118 miles
    Test number
    386323601260
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,366 miles (+3,520)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    669433746521
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,846 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,846 miles
    Test number
    106467317085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,899 miles
    Test number
    835721439006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail101,899 miles (+14,979)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,899 miles
    Test number
    471860194475
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass86,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    978486919973
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail86,920 miles (+16,301)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    949730695602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass70,619 miles (+5,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,619 miles
    Test number
    205991090616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    220024447674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail64,758 miles (+14,307)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    615511414325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass50,451 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,451 miles
    Test number
    324659306325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass48,576 miles (+2,568)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,576 miles
    Test number
    990593425752
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps height adjusters working by them self
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass46,008 miles (+2,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,008 miles
    Test number
    851129365028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass43,175 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    890192234408
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner surface slightly corroded

  15. Pass40,933 miles (+1,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,933 miles
    Test number
    894038753102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,033 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    288042704362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside shoulder
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  17. Fail39,031 miles (+2,433)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    387312804312
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside shoulder
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  18. Pass36,598 miles (+5,553)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    377733203311
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass31,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    165751632309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 ETN

Does J9 ETN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ETN is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ETN?
The MOT on J9 ETN is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ETN done?
J9 ETN was recorded at 119,118 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 6,430 miles a year.
Has J9 ETN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ETN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 ETN 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 ETN find?
J9 ETN passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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