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Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

R34 JMLMOT history

R34 JML is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

R34 JML red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
230,197 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R34 JML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R34 JML was last recorded at 230,197 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2010: 31,791 miles, lower than 75,751 miles on 11 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
230,082 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
9,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,197 miles
  • 2025 – 219,195 miles
  • 2024 – 209,770 miles
  • 2019 – 198,268 miles
  • 2018 – 186,652 miles
  • 2017 – 176,264 miles
  • 2016 – 163,903 miles
  • 2015 – 147,846 miles
  • 2014 – 132,582 miles
  • 2013 – 122,248 miles
  • 2012 – 108,482 miles
  • 2011 – 96,016 miles
  • 2010 – 81,791 miles
  • 2009 – 75,751 miles
  • 2008 – 63,357 miles
  • 2007 – 51,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,197 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,197 miles (+115)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    230,197 miles
    Test number
    835901342650
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail230,082 miles (+10,887)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,082 miles
    Test number
    188951089649
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass219,195 miles (+9,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    219,195 miles
    Test number
    852778900228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass209,770 miles (+11,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    209,770 miles
    Test number
    863270952637
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass198,268 miles (+11,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    198,268 miles
    Test number
    484910936240
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,652 miles (+10,388)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    186,652 miles
    Test number
    325603129728
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass176,264 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    176,264 miles
    Test number
    375844227343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail176,251 miles (+12,348)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,251 miles
    Test number
    627312636219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  9. Pass163,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    163,903 miles
    Test number
    340124894849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail163,903 miles (+16,057)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,903 miles
    Test number
    627355750842
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass147,846 miles (+15,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    147,846 miles
    Test number
    687181635140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,582 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    132,582 miles
    Test number
    486872034123
    • 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 rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail132,582 miles (+10,334)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,582 miles
    Test number
    217812634165
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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 rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass122,248 miles (+13,766)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    449448533101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,482 miles
    Test number
    359855632169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,480 miles (+12,464)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,480 miles
    Test number
    306085332176
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass96,016 miles (+14,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    477240161163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass81,791 miles (+50,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,791 miles
    Test number
    624731660182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,791 miles (-43,960)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    274930060164
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNsf brake disc corroded
    • NoteNsr brake disc corroded
    • NoteOsf brake disc corroded
    • NoteOsr brake disc corroded

  20. Pass75,751 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    204433429276
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet cable requires replacing

  21. Fail75,751 miles (+12,394)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    833702029279
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet cable requires replacing

  22. Pass63,357 miles (+12,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,357 miles
    Test number
    202169298151
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp smashed

  23. Pass51,253 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    221422747254
    • NoteRear pads starting to wear low

Questions about R34 JML

Does R34 JML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R34 JML is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R34 JML?
The MOT on R34 JML is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R34 JML done?
R34 JML was recorded at 230,197 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 9,600 miles a year.
Has R34 JML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R34 JML has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R34 JML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R34 JML find?
R34 JML passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both.

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