Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

MJA 548MOT history

MJA 548 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 141,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MJA 548 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,718 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,267 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for MJA 548 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
MJA 548
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJA 548 was last recorded at 141,718 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 16,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,571 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16,147 miles
Average per year
11,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,718 miles
  • 2024 – 125,571 miles
  • 2023 – 110,540 miles
  • 2022 – 90,990 miles
  • 2021 – 74,662 miles
  • 2019 – 60,147 miles
  • 2018 – 45,675 miles
  • 2017 – 30,364 miles
  • 2016 – 18,107 miles
  • 2014 – 17,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,718 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,718 miles (+16,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,718 miles
    Test number
    916267413067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass125,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    433971618934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail125,571 miles (+15,031)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    964455047459
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass110,540 miles (+19,550)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,540 miles
    Test number
    285161014259
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,990 miles (+16,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    810529109795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,662 miles (+14,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    809702419518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,147 miles (+14,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    297769997814
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
  8. Pass45,675 miles (+15,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    683541362714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,364 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    146810005362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    545178885942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail18,107 miles (+1,016)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,107 miles
    Test number
    396754905088
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass17,091 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    447768324320
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about MJA 548

What vehicle is registration MJA 548 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJA 548 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2011. 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 MJA 548 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJA 548 is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on MJA 548?
The MOT on MJA 548 is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJA 548 done?
MJA 548 was recorded at 141,718 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 11,267 miles a year.
Has MJA 548 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJA 548 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on MJA 548 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 MJA 548 find?
MJA 548 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

Browse all MJ registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.