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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

JM 18MOT history

JM 18 is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 79,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

JM 18 white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,878 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JM 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JM 18 was last recorded at 79,878 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 9,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,329 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,549 miles
Average per year
8,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,878 miles
  • 2024 – 70,329 miles
  • 2023 – 57,224 miles
  • 2022 – 52,555 miles
  • 2021 – 41,844 miles
  • 2020 – 36,478 miles
  • 2019 – 29,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers and under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 6 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,878 miles (+9,549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    886295822534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,329 miles (+13,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    197019207590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  3. Pass57,224 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    933178461332
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays

  4. Pass52,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    544327567601
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail52,555 miles (+10,711)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    815546908374
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,844 miles (+5,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    176496125065
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • 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))

  7. Pass36,478 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    949232194726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,273 miles
    Test number
    301576456120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about JM 18

What vehicle is registration JM 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JM 18 on a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JM 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JM 18 is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on JM 18?
The MOT on JM 18 is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JM 18 done?
JM 18 was recorded at 79,878 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,475 miles a year.
Has JM 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JM 18 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on JM 18 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 JM 18 find?
JM 18 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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