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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R385 JPCMOT history

R385 JPC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

R385 JPC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
161,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 JPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 JPC was last recorded at 161,671 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,196 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,475 miles
Average per year
3,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,671 miles
  • 2022 – 159,196 miles
  • 2021 – 156,970 miles
  • 2020 – 151,047 miles
  • 2019 – 147,726 miles
  • 2018 – 145,852 miles
  • 2017 – 143,131 miles
  • 2016 – 139,570 miles
  • 2015 – 135,143 miles
  • 2014 – 129,944 miles
  • 2013 – 125,743 miles
  • 2012 – 121,418 miles
  • 2011 – 114,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,671 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,671 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,671 miles
    Test number
    125796157126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass159,196 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,196 miles
    Test number
    572809131460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,191 miles (+2,221)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,191 miles
    Test number
    447010419017
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass156,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,970 miles
    Test number
    953672535724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,970 miles (+5,923)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,970 miles
    Test number
    727578431998
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass151,047 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,047 miles
    Test number
    659801706840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,726 miles (+1,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,726 miles
    Test number
    352963226222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass145,852 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,852 miles
    Test number
    835987004824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,849 miles (+2,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,849 miles
    Test number
    641927557727
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass143,131 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,131 miles
    Test number
    510085262694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated but no ecessive movement
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail143,131 miles (+3,561)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,131 miles
    Test number
    649558183261
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated but no ecessive movement
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass139,570 miles (+4,427)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    314933370041
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to separate but no movement
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass135,143 miles (+5,199)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,143 miles
    Test number
    709557175024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to seperate bu t no movement

  14. Fail129,944 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,944 miles
    Test number
    187511274022
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass129,944 miles (+4,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,944 miles
    Test number
    376871574006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass125,743 miles (+4,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,743 miles
    Test number
    148374573086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass121,418 miles (+7,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    529813182092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,146 miles
    Test number
    966827391092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R385 JPC

Does R385 JPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R385 JPC expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R385 JPC?
The MOT on R385 JPC expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R385 JPC done?
R385 JPC was recorded at 161,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
Has R385 JPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 JPC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on R385 JPC 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 R385 JPC find?
R385 JPC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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