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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

J9 XXOMOT history

J9 XXO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

J9 XXO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,038 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 XXO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 XXO was last recorded at 161,038 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,419 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,619 miles
Average per year
8,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,038 miles
  • 2025 – 156,419 miles
  • 2024 – 150,920 miles
  • 2023 – 145,095 miles
  • 2022 – 138,240 miles
  • 2021 – 129,338 miles
  • 2020 – 125,228 miles
  • 2019 – 112,572 miles
  • 2018 – 102,349 miles
  • 2017 – 91,600 miles
  • 2016 – 84,500 miles
  • 2015 – 72,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,038 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,038 miles (+4,619)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,038 miles
    Test number
    973262040340
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,419 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,419 miles
    Test number
    681286819317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,920 miles
    Test number
    376604927512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,920 miles (+5,825)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,920 miles
    Test number
    363042301073
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass145,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    378628603429
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail145,095 miles (+6,855)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    105861782695
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass138,240 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,240 miles
    Test number
    213673192912
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail138,238 miles (+8,900)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,238 miles
    Test number
    183716264688
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass129,338 miles (+4,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,338 miles
    Test number
    607547330706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass125,228 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    118322724657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail125,226 miles (+12,654)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,226 miles
    Test number
    997699810147
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass112,572 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,572 miles
    Test number
    363445025154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail112,570 miles (+10,221)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,570 miles
    Test number
    356230790908
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass102,349 miles (+10,749)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    923246349576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,600 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,600 miles
    Test number
    562483660185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,500 miles (+11,569)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    648583403290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,931 miles
    Test number
    528575325196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 XXO

Does J9 XXO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 XXO is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 XXO?
The MOT on J9 XXO is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 XXO done?
J9 XXO was recorded at 161,038 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,212 miles a year.
Has J9 XXO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 XXO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 XXO 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 XXO find?
J9 XXO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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