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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,189 cc

J9 GHYMOT history

J9 GHY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

J9 GHY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,529 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 GHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J9 GHY was last recorded at 151,529 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,220 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
7,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,529 miles
  • 2025 – 150,220 miles
  • 2024 – 149,073 miles
  • 2023 – 147,337 miles
  • 2022 – 146,040 miles
  • 2021 – 144,661 miles
  • 2020 – 143,560 miles
  • 2019 – 138,318 miles
  • 2018 – 129,665 miles
  • 2017 – 119,185 miles
  • 2016 – 106,688 miles
  • 2015 – 94,905 miles
  • 2014 – 85,306 miles
  • 2013 – 79,221 miles
  • 2012 – 71,421 miles
  • 2011 – 60,530 miles
  • 2010 – 46,621 miles
  • 2009 – 28,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,529 miles
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,529 miles (+1,309)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,529 miles
    Test number
    390136045001
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass150,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,220 miles
    Test number
    316059022682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail150,219 miles (+1,146)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,219 miles
    Test number
    565626795890
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass149,073 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,073 miles
    Test number
    279945737731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,337 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,337 miles
    Test number
    995237991343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,040 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    302065051381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,661 miles (+1,101)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    424466046578
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass143,560 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,560 miles
    Test number
    628755046324
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, inner contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear to both front tyres, inner edges
  9. Pass138,318 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,318 miles
    Test number
    258575661993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,665 miles (+10,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,665 miles
    Test number
    911701194465
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass119,185 miles (+12,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    905387563440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass106,688 miles (+11,783)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    462740782079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,905 miles (+9,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    737738995093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,306 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    278607674054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,221 miles (+7,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    567447333178
    • NoteEngine coolant leak
  16. Pass71,421 miles (+10,891)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,421 miles
    Test number
    216303842159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,530 miles (+13,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    195336941166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,621 miles (+18,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    930552080040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    903205089079
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about J9 GHY

Does J9 GHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 GHY expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 GHY?
The MOT on J9 GHY expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 GHY done?
J9 GHY was recorded at 151,529 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,023 miles a year.
Has J9 GHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 GHY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 GHY 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 GHY find?
J9 GHY failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 5 more.

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