Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc
L71 JOGMOT history
L71 JOG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,140 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 133,140 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L71 JOG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L71 JOG was last recorded at 133,140 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 18,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2010: 25,925 miles, lower than 58,270 miles on 26 Sept 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,230 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 18,910 miles
- Average per year
- 4,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,140 miles
- 2024 – 114,230 miles
- 2023 – 103,830 miles
- 2022 – 96,513 miles
- 2021 – 95,904 miles
- 2020 – 94,674 miles
- 2019 – 93,050 miles
- 2018 – 91,242 miles
- 2017 – 89,742 miles
- 2016 – 87,367 miles
- 2015 – 85,550 miles
- 2014 – 78,253 miles
- 2013 – 68,854 miles
- 2012 – 65,778 miles
- 2011 – 64,003 miles
- 2010 – 25,925 miles
- 2009 – 58,270 miles
- 2008 – 52,432 miles
- 2007 – 46,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,140 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 133,140 miles
- Test number
- 429071415953
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail133,140 miles (+18,910)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,140 miles
- Test number
- 919122758433
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,230 miles (+10,400)3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 114,230 miles
- Test number
- 316091250755
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass103,830 miles (+49)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,830 miles
- Test number
- 670015676965
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail103,781 miles (+7,268)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,781 miles
- Test number
- 598820416854
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass96,513 miles (+609)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 96,513 miles
- Test number
- 883767720268
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,904 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 95,904 miles
- Test number
- 101903374978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,674 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,674 miles
- Test number
- 931003460996
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,050 miles (+1,808)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,050 miles
- Test number
- 368536410468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,242 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 91,242 miles
- Test number
- 726360772899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,742 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 89,742 miles
- Test number
- 158315025622
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 87,367 miles
- Test number
- 422082922269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,367 miles (+1,817)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,367 miles
- Test number
- 272309088359
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass85,550 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 215143508894
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryChild seats nearside and offside rear
Fail85,550 miles (+7,297)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,550 miles
- Test number
- 451476749317
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryChild seats nearside and offside rear
Pass78,253 miles (+9,399)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 78,253 miles
- Test number
- 616874324375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 68,854 miles
- Test number
- 107610643352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,854 miles (+3,076)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,854 miles
- Test number
- 545490643363
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEml light on
Pass65,778 miles (+1,775)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,778 miles
- Test number
- 455823272246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat centre rear.
Pass64,003 miles (+38,078)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,003 miles
- Test number
- 517613761250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,925 miles (-32,345)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 25,925 miles
- Test number
- 140034650229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,270 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,270 miles
- Test number
- 302059169205
- NoteBoth front tyres tyres worn on inner edges
Fail58,270 miles (+5,838)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,270 miles
- Test number
- 904059369245
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres tyres worn on inner edges
Pass52,432 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,432 miles
- Test number
- 111880258231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,254 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,254 miles
- Test number
- 293428747208
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass46,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,254 miles
- Test number
- 613338847276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L71 JOG
- Does L71 JOG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 JOG is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L71 JOG?
- The MOT on L71 JOG is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L71 JOG done?
- L71 JOG was recorded at 133,140 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
- Has L71 JOG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L71 JOG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L71 JOG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L71 JOG find?
- L71 JOG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.
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