Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc
L1 JBWMOT history
L1 JBW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 134,454 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 JBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 24 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 JBW was last recorded at 134,454 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,405 miles · 10 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 49 miles
- Average per year
- 6,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,454 miles
- 2025 – 130,736 miles
- 2024 – 127,114 miles
- 2023 – 120,665 miles
- 2022 – 115,095 miles
- 2021 – 106,998 miles
- 2020 – 100,032 miles
- 2019 – 93,430 miles
- 2018 – 88,470 miles
- 2017 – 84,081 miles
- 2016 – 75,182 miles
- 2015 – 70,035 miles
- 2014 – 61,526 miles
- 2013 – 53,617 miles
- 2012 – 46,854 miles
- 2011 – 39,830 miles
- 2010 – 34,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,454 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,454 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 134,454 miles
- Test number
- 644643300657
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,405 miles (+3,669)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,405 miles
- Test number
- 626708017830
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side inner sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,736 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,736 miles
- Test number
- 691790511151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail130,736 miles (+3,622)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,736 miles
- Test number
- 377894637257
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,114 miles (+6,449)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 127,114 miles
- Test number
- 949619716042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,665 miles (+5,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 120,665 miles
- Test number
- 904007629597
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,095 miles (+8,097)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 115,095 miles
- Test number
- 158205058019
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,998 miles (+27)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 106,998 miles
- Test number
- 971438273196
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))
Fail106,971 miles (+6,939)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,971 miles
- Test number
- 345389381057
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,032 miles (+6,602)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 100,032 miles
- Test number
- 679859806448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,430 miles (+4,960)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,430 miles
- Test number
- 167514864996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 88,470 miles
- Test number
- 656719840310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,470 miles (+4,389)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,470 miles
- Test number
- 449982877365
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass84,081 miles (+8,899)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,081 miles
- Test number
- 168374563818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,182 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 75,182 miles
- Test number
- 154269832639
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,035 miles
- Test number
- 787608405249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,035 miles (+8,509)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,035 miles
- Test number
- 228698205266
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,526 miles (+7,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 61,526 miles
- Test number
- 587388844195
- 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)
Pass53,617 miles (+6,763)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,617 miles
- Test number
- 486595753167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,854 miles (+7,024)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 46,854 miles
- Test number
- 925529252199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,830 miles (+5,764)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 39,830 miles
- Test number
- 759435381124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,066 miles
- Test number
- 264221300215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,065 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,065 miles
- Test number
- 380771900290
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L1 JBW
- Does L1 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JBW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 JBW?
- The MOT on L1 JBW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 JBW done?
- L1 JBW was recorded at 134,454 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
- Has L1 JBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 JBW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 JBW 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 L1 JBW find?
- L1 JBW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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