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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

J9 MBLMOT history

J9 MBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

J9 MBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,309 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MBL was last recorded at 103,309 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,202 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,107 miles
Average per year
3,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,309 miles
  • 2025 – 101,202 miles
  • 2024 – 98,878 miles
  • 2023 – 96,672 miles
  • 2022 – 94,479 miles
  • 2021 – 91,694 miles
  • 2020 – 89,911 miles
  • 2019 – 87,474 miles
  • 2018 – 84,051 miles
  • 2017 – 81,071 miles
  • 2016 – 78,192 miles
  • 2015 – 76,458 miles
  • 2014 – 74,074 miles
  • 2013 – 71,083 miles
  • 2012 – 68,342 miles
  • 2011 – 64,739 miles
  • 2010 – 59,977 miles
  • 2009 – 56,089 miles
  • 2008 – 52,573 miles
  • 2007 – 46,077 miles
  • 2006 – 41,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,309 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Suspension components showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,309 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    746674338200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass101,202 miles (+2,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    221456623160
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,878 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    425239391350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,672 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    689537231842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing corrosion

  5. Fail96,659 miles (+2,180)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    822570980179
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to water housing split on side of engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing corrosion

  6. Pass94,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    208029293225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack arms

  7. Fail94,479 miles (+2,785)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    596178956989
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack arms

  8. Pass91,694 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    591161083495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  9. Fail91,694 miles (+1,783)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    596896454859
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Pass89,911 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    568472050328
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail89,898 miles (+2,424)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,898 miles
    Test number
    123282136387
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,474 miles (+3,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,474 miles
    Test number
    384930133949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass84,051 miles (+2,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,051 miles
    Test number
    129207562743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass81,071 miles (+2,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    775673816217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass78,192 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    367709008721
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass76,458 miles (+2,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    263485162508
    • AdvisoryFront tyres poor condition and wearing edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass74,074 miles (+2,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    757099774292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,083 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    327944873207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass68,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    137238262231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,342 miles (+3,603)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    769998662213
    • FailureInner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass64,739 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    756866771234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,977 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,977 miles
    Test number
    934391770296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,089 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    904254979210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,573 miles (+6,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    643236178293
    • 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)

  25. Pass46,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,077 miles
    Test number
    953449967257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,073 miles (+4,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,073 miles
    Test number
    714269267242
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass41,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,634 miles
    Test number
    923576376251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 MBL

Does J9 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MBL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 MBL?
The MOT on J9 MBL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 MBL done?
J9 MBL was recorded at 103,309 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,089 miles a year.
Has J9 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MBL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 MBL 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 MBL find?
J9 MBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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