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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

S26 JCUMOT history

S26 JCU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S26 JCU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,369 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 JCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 JCU was last recorded at 61,369 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,426 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
2,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,369 miles
  • 2025 – 59,426 miles
  • 2024 – 57,171 miles
  • 2023 – 55,373 miles
  • 2022 – 53,119 miles
  • 2021 – 51,461 miles
  • 2020 – 49,602 miles
  • 2019 – 47,077 miles
  • 2018 – 43,343 miles
  • 2017 – 39,251 miles
  • 2016 – 35,471 miles
  • 2015 – 32,274 miles
  • 2014 – 28,987 miles
  • 2013 – 25,521 miles
  • 2012 – 21,579 miles
  • 2011 – 17,286 miles
  • 2010 – 13,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,369 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,369 miles (+1,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    502934077665
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass59,426 miles (+2,255)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    910757349281
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked / perished - worn very low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked / perished - worn very low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Dip stick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    742219139972
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edges - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail57,171 miles (+1,798)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    697873923772
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edges - both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,373 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,373 miles
    Test number
    165673801353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass53,119 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,119 miles
    Test number
    722063868486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    927705220017
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension components rusting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail51,461 miles (+1,859)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    929874308361
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension components rusting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass49,602 miles (+2,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    684895264914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass47,077 miles (+3,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    956566476730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,343 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    235333788475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,251 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,251 miles
    Test number
    735051521678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,471 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    335619447835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail35,471 miles (+3,197)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    958798926067
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass32,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    811058795529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,274 miles (+3,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,274 miles
    Test number
    786172596467
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass28,987 miles (+3,466)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,987 miles
    Test number
    448702684229
    • NoteFront suspention arm bushes slightly splitting
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin
    • NoteSligt dammage to undertray plastics o/s/

  18. Pass25,521 miles (+3,942)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,521 miles
    Test number
    357350783458
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass21,579 miles (+4,293)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,579 miles
    Test number
    578559182271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteAll four tyres heavily perished and cracked

  20. Pass17,286 miles (+3,671)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,286 miles
    Test number
    345540191288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag fault
    • NoteOffside front tyre pressure looks low

  21. Pass13,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,615 miles
    Test number
    270277580271
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

Questions about S26 JCU

Does S26 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 JCU is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 JCU?
The MOT on S26 JCU is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 JCU done?
S26 JCU was recorded at 61,369 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
Has S26 JCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 JCU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 JCU 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 S26 JCU find?
S26 JCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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