Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
R121 JMTMOT history
R121 JMT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,818 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 145,818 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R121 JMT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R121 JMT was last recorded at 145,818 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 18,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,424 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,394 miles
- Average per year
- 6,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,818 miles
- 2025 – 127,424 miles
- 2024 – 127,393 miles
- 2023 – 120,974 miles
- 2022 – 118,227 miles
- 2021 – 113,567 miles
- 2020 – 108,233 miles
- 2019 – 102,816 miles
- 2018 – 93,582 miles
- 2017 – 82,952 miles
- 2016 – 77,134 miles
- 2015 – 71,205 miles
- 2014 – 68,027 miles
- 2013 – 64,067 miles
- 2012 – 59,194 miles
- 2011 – 54,169 miles
- 2010 – 48,613 miles
- 2009 – 41,258 miles
- 2008 – 26,345 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,818 miles
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,818 miles (+18,394)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 145,818 miles
- Test number
- 634447832456
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass127,424 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 127,424 miles
- Test number
- 132532131801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail127,393 miles (+6,419)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,393 miles
- Test number
- 145100346091
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass120,974 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 120,974 miles
- Test number
- 872745104851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail120,958 miles (+2,731)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,958 miles
- Test number
- 562985852871
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading high (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass118,227 miles (+4,660)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 118,227 miles
- Test number
- 202884741255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,567 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,567 miles
- Test number
- 344149043318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,567 miles (+5,334)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,567 miles
- Test number
- 690279463307
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,233 miles
- Test number
- 463361718540
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail108,233 miles (+5,417)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,233 miles
- Test number
- 376030428469
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass102,816 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,816 miles
- Test number
- 627376646968
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer weld corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a flat spot
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Heatshield insecure
Fail102,816 miles (+9,234)4 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,816 miles
- Test number
- 367269884908
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer weld corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a flat spot
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Heatshield insecure
Pass93,582 miles (+10,630)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,582 miles
- Test number
- 179669916222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,952 miles (+5,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 82,952 miles
- Test number
- 200403960495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,134 miles (+5,929)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,134 miles
- Test number
- 883942474418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass71,205 miles (+3,178)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 71,205 miles
- Test number
- 131101261756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,027 miles (+3,960)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,027 miles
- Test number
- 508253984239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,067 miles (+4,873)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 64,067 miles
- Test number
- 477265293214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,194 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 59,194 miles
- Test number
- 696458792211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,169 miles (+5,556)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 54,169 miles
- Test number
- 445434501374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyre low on inner edge's
Pass48,613 miles (+7,355)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 48,613 miles
- Test number
- 554788480256
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteN/s rear tyre low on inner & outer
- NoteO/s rear tyre low on inner edge
Pass41,258 miles (+14,913)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 41,258 miles
- Test number
- 324874539209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass26,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,345 miles
- Test number
- 851178018290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R121 JMT
- Does R121 JMT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JMT is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R121 JMT?
- The MOT on R121 JMT is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R121 JMT done?
- R121 JMT was recorded at 145,818 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,840 miles a year.
- Has R121 JMT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R121 JMT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on R121 JMT 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 R121 JMT find?
- R121 JMT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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