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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

J9 TBWMOT history

J9 TBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

J9 TBW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,541 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 TBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 TBW was last recorded at 113,541 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,309 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,232 miles
Average per year
5,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,541 miles
  • 2025 – 108,309 miles
  • 2024 – 104,811 miles
  • 2023 – 96,505 miles
  • 2022 – 93,077 miles
  • 2021 – 85,047 miles
  • 2020 – 80,108 miles
  • 2019 – 79,473 miles
  • 2018 – 78,552 miles
  • 2017 – 74,999 miles
  • 2016 – 73,820 miles
  • 2015 – 71,798 miles
  • 2014 – 66,501 miles
  • 2013 – 59,565 miles
  • 2012 – 49,025 miles
  • 2011 – 38,325 miles
  • 2010 – 27,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking from around drive shaft seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking around drive shaft seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,541 miles (+5,232)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,541 miles
    Test number
    787339334382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,309 miles (+3,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,309 miles
    Test number
    471881285040
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,811 miles (+8,306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,811 miles
    Test number
    243653842838
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Frame mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside and suspension components

  4. Pass96,505 miles (+3,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,505 miles
    Test number
    497280463236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,077 miles (+8,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    579568812629
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Sign of engine coolant leaking from around radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking from around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,047 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    963108760039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking from around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,047 miles (+4,939)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    613792402440
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking from around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    734222330778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight bulge 195.65.15.V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,108 miles (+635)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    871185013619
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi is blowing)(This is part of catalysis (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight bulge 195.65.15.V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,473 miles (+921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    937462106347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slight bulge 195.65.15.V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sign of transmission oil leaking around drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,552 miles (+3,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    479673618412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,999 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    886422811585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,820 miles (+2,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,820 miles
    Test number
    582123839652
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  14. Pass71,798 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,798 miles
    Test number
    357795635149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,501 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    236105634132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,565 miles (+10,540)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    568926133115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass49,025 miles (+10,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,025 miles
    Test number
    827191022167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,325 miles (+10,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    296070041153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,588 miles
    Test number
    211807640115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 TBW

Does J9 TBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TBW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 TBW?
The MOT on J9 TBW is valid until 27 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 TBW done?
J9 TBW was recorded at 113,541 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,300 miles a year.
Has J9 TBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 TBW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on J9 TBW 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 TBW find?
J9 TBW passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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