Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
R121 JSPMOT history
R121 JSP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 174,607 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,096 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R121 JSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R121 JSP was last recorded at 174,607 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,399 miles · 18 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,208 miles
- Average per year
- 7,096 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 174,607 miles
- 2024 – 173,399 miles
- 2023 – 170,418 miles
- 2021 – 168,026 miles
- 2020 – 163,575 miles
- 2019 – 161,160 miles
- 2018 – 153,718 miles
- 2017 – 151,665 miles
- 2016 – 144,030 miles
- 2015 – 134,778 miles
- 2013 – 121,397 miles
- 2012 – 95,341 miles
- 2011 – 71,055 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,607 miles
- AdvisoryBoth rear console bushes worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,607 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 174,607 miles
- Test number
- 577620605183
- AdvisoryBoth rear console bushes worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass173,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 173,399 miles
- Test number
- 163502152168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,399 miles (+2,981)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,399 miles
- Test number
- 468353164200
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass170,418 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 170,418 miles
- Test number
- 108327430880
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail170,392 miles (+2,366)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,392 miles
- Test number
- 984106461335
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limits plates applied at 1.0 - measured circa 2.5 (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass168,026 miles (+4,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 168,026 miles
- Test number
- 648690956630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,575 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 163,575 miles
- Test number
- 592741455053
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to corner - bumper is secure
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brakes showing signs of sticking on
Fail163,572 miles (+2,412)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,572 miles
- Test number
- 406886350592
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to corner - bumper is secure
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brakes showing signs of sticking on
Pass161,160 miles (+7,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 161,160 miles
- Test number
- 692340908520
- AdvisoryBoth rear arb links have play
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking in tread
Pass153,718 miles (+2,053)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 153,718 miles
- Test number
- 637126805510
- 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)
- AdvisoryAdvise wheel alignment, front tyres wearing badly on inner edges
Pass151,665 miles (+7,635)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 151,665 miles
- Test number
- 185352511337
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,030 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 144,030 miles
- Test number
- 180506377225
- AdvisoryEngine warning light
- AdvisoryFront pads low
Fail144,030 miles (+9,252)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,030 miles
- Test number
- 506233537866
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine warning light
- AdvisoryFront pads low
Pass134,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 134,778 miles
- Test number
- 845534015067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,778 miles (+13,381)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,778 miles
- Test number
- 217894415081
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass121,397 miles (+13,917)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 121,397 miles
- Test number
- 496752953341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,480 miles (+12,139)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 107,480 miles
- Test number
- 165594613033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 95,341 miles
- Test number
- 836305802005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,341 miles (+24,286)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,341 miles
- Test number
- 129925302067
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass71,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 71,055 miles
- Test number
- 227364201063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R121 JSP
- Does R121 JSP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R121 JSP expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R121 JSP?
- The MOT on R121 JSP expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R121 JSP done?
- R121 JSP was recorded at 174,607 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 7,096 miles a year.
- Has R121 JSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R121 JSP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on R121 JSP 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 JSP find?
- R121 JSP passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: both rear console bushes worn; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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