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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

L97 MJXMOT history

L97 MJX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2023.

L97 MJX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2024
Mileage
112,003 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 MJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 MJX was last recorded at 112,003 miles on 22 Jul 2023, 5,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,352 miles · 30 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,651 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,003 miles
  • 2022 – 106,352 miles
  • 2021 – 99,062 miles
  • 2020 – 85,172 miles
  • 2019 – 81,480 miles
  • 2017 – 77,911 miles
  • 2016 – 75,500 miles
  • 2015 – 71,225 miles
  • 2014 – 67,181 miles
  • 2013 – 63,250 miles
  • 2012 – 58,102 miles
  • 2011 – 53,458 miles
  • 2010 – 48,726 miles
  • 2009 – 47,270 miles
  • 2008 – 40,182 miles
  • 2007 – 37,639 miles
  • 2006 – 32,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,003 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal / sealer unable to fully inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,003 miles (+5,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,003 miles
    Test number
    255720696435
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,352 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    160445123181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,062 miles (+28)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,062 miles
    Test number
    918147300351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal / sealer unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal / sealer unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Fail99,034 miles (+17)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    918616496107
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal / sealer unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal / sealer unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail99,017 miles (+13,845)8 major4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,017 miles
    Test number
    227733365857
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer / inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / strut top outer pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated or hand brake (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill end and lower wheel arch (sounds / looks like fibreglass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill end and lower wheel arch (sounds / looks like fibreglass) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,172 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    362894360577
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,172 miles (+386)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    917694054423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box slack to point of falling off vehicle (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,786 miles (+3,306)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    549046263472
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mounting inner sill to chassis rail area has hole and fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mounting point at chassis rail/floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split where meets the body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass81,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    160135560126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,480 miles (+3,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    764429797881
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,911 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    279402328906
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/sill at front behind sill cover

  12. Pass75,500 miles (+4,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    640358044862
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmall play both rear wheel bearings

  13. Pass71,225 miles (+4,044)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    145438895007
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteO/S/Front sill corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  14. Pass67,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,181 miles
    Test number
    217200794040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,181 miles (+3,931)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,181 miles
    Test number
    539490494007
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteAll discs very corroded

  16. Pass63,250 miles (+5,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    475042403164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass58,102 miles (+4,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,102 miles
    Test number
    365666192035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass53,458 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,458 miles
    Test number
    155100591052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,726 miles (+1,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,726 miles
    Test number
    831372110165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass47,270 miles (+7,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,270 miles
    Test number
    203597069427
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass40,182 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    432334468191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,639 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,639 miles
    Test number
    270502267195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    381412926130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 MJX

Does L97 MJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L97 MJX expired on 29 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L97 MJX?
The MOT on L97 MJX expired on 29 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L97 MJX done?
L97 MJX was recorded at 112,003 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2023, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has L97 MJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 MJX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L97 MJX 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 L97 MJX find?
L97 MJX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 sides; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge.

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