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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

R121 JPWMOT history

R121 JPW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 165,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

R121 JPW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,788 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JPW was last recorded at 165,788 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 17,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,628 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17,160 miles
Average per year
10,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,788 miles
  • 2025 – 148,628 miles
  • 2024 – 140,401 miles
  • 2023 – 135,825 miles
  • 2022 – 125,384 miles
  • 2021 – 110,774 miles
  • 2020 – 100,680 miles
  • 2019 – 94,563 miles
  • 2018 – 84,558 miles
  • 2017 – 65,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,788 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,788 miles (+17,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,788 miles
    Test number
    794719183766
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass148,628 miles (+8,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,628 miles
    Test number
    365608693026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,401 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    544312215980
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail140,401 miles (+4,576)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    732239123141
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass135,825 miles (+10,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,825 miles
    Test number
    913124109268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass125,384 miles (+14,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,384 miles
    Test number
    242008321053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass110,774 miles (+10,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,774 miles
    Test number
    925683508806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,680 miles (+6,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,680 miles
    Test number
    762601230737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass94,563 miles (+10,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    333991790004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,558 miles (+19,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    514104495670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,123 miles
    Test number
    687414336590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R121 JPW

Does R121 JPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JPW is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JPW?
The MOT on R121 JPW is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JPW done?
R121 JPW was recorded at 165,788 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 10,833 miles a year.
Has R121 JPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JPW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on R121 JPW 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 JPW find?
R121 JPW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.

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