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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

J9 OVNMOT history

J9 OVN is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Oct 1991. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,596 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

J9 OVN green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,596 km
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
574 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 OVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
4 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 OVN was last recorded at 139,596 km on 2 Oct 2026, 474 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2017: 133,940 miles, lower than 134,940 miles on 24 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,122 km · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
474 km
Average per year
574 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,596 km
  • 2025 – 139,122 km
  • 2024 – 139,058 km
  • 2023 – 139,028 km
  • 2022 – 138,221 km
  • 2020 – 136,364 km
  • 2019 – 136,284 km
  • 2018 – 135,338 km
  • 2016 – 133,594 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,596 km

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel pipes and fittins corroded near fueltank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,596 km (+474)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,596 km
    Test number
    361924959305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,122 km (+64)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,122 km
    Test number
    702060028405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,058 km (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    139,058 km
    Test number
    200114468718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,028 km (+807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,028 km
    Test number
    183590599373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,221 km (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,221 km
    Test number
    120560601595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,364 km (+80)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,364 km
    Test number
    163195131668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,284 km (+88)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,284 km
    Test number
    456271235625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,196 km (+858)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,196 km
    Test number
    156017316057
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass135,338 km
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,338 km
    Test number
    733998577255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,940 miles (-1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    538511074725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and fittins corroded near fueltank
  11. Fail134,940 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,940 miles
    Test number
    937310195514
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and fittins corroded near fueltank
  12. Pass133,594 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,594 km
    Test number
    638125481541
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
  13. Pass133,180 miles (+28,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,180 miles
    Test number
    165226785415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  14. Fail104,578 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    405127253429
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
  15. Pass104,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    946907053313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 OVN

Does J9 OVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 OVN is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 OVN?
The MOT on J9 OVN is valid until 1 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 OVN done?
J9 OVN was recorded at 139,596 km at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 574 km a year.
Has J9 OVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 OVN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J9 OVN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 OVN find?
J9 OVN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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