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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

J9 GEMMOT history

J9 GEM is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

J9 GEM white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,476 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 GEM was last recorded at 100,476 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 7,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,329 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,147 miles
Average per year
6,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,476 miles
  • 2024 – 93,329 miles
  • 2023 – 86,849 miles
  • 2022 – 80,167 miles
  • 2021 – 73,600 miles
  • 2020 – 69,023 miles
  • 2019 – 65,466 miles
  • 2018 – 59,194 miles
  • 2017 – 53,368 miles
  • 2016 – 45,447 miles
  • 2015 – 37,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,476 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,476 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,476 miles
    Test number
    911179037907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,329 miles (+6,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    936713220573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,849 miles
    Test number
    346475214299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,848 miles (+6,681)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    448187691550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    403501199046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,167 miles (+6,567)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    133443857347
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass73,600 miles (+4,577)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    458486167283
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,023 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    369000917063
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail69,023 miles (+3,557)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    706134277894
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass65,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    140491012169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked

  11. Fail65,466 miles (+6,272)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    214883523125
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked

  12. Pass59,194 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,194 miles
    Test number
    439260174567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    470351553346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,368 miles (+7,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    668178058043
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass45,447 miles (+7,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    630420773772
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight wiper blade mark on screen but ok

  16. Pass37,646 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    395203034641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    445474075169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail37,427 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    258318265129
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about J9 GEM

Does J9 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 GEM is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 GEM?
The MOT on J9 GEM is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 GEM done?
J9 GEM was recorded at 100,476 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,000 miles a year.
Has J9 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GEM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 GEM 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 GEM find?
J9 GEM passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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