Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc
S36 JGCMOT history
S36 JGC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 155,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 155,202 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,902 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S36 JGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 25 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S36 JGC was last recorded at 155,202 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 8,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,304 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,898 miles
- Average per year
- 6,902 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,202 miles
- 2024 – 146,304 miles
- 2023 – 138,160 miles
- 2022 – 127,682 miles
- 2021 – 115,437 miles
- 2020 – 102,425 miles
- 2019 – 88,190 miles
- 2018 – 74,461 miles
- 2017 – 67,406 miles
- 2016 – 57,400 miles
- 2015 – 41,895 miles
- 2014 – 32,203 miles
- 2013 – 31,177 miles
- 2012 – 29,861 miles
- 2011 – 27,906 miles
- 2010 – 25,936 miles
- 2009 – 24,639 miles
- 2008 – 22,676 miles
- 2007 – 20,791 miles
- 2006 – 18,640 miles
- 2005 – 16,574 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front wheel alignment required
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,202 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 155,202 miles
- Test number
- 273400864312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,200 miles (+8,896)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,200 miles
- Test number
- 621646147685
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass146,304 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 146,304 miles
- Test number
- 727155657926
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail146,284 miles (+8,124)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,284 miles
- Test number
- 793528743653
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass138,160 miles (+39)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 138,160 miles
- Test number
- 653960909353
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged and condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheel alignment required
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,121 miles (+10,439)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,121 miles
- Test number
- 851841320183
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged and condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheel alignment required
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,682 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,682 miles
- Test number
- 548758970429
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,680 miles (+12,243)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,680 miles
- Test number
- 794346892121
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,437 miles (+13,012)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,437 miles
- Test number
- 335314023352
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
Pass102,425 miles (+14,235)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 102,425 miles
- Test number
- 101411289205
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass88,190 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,190 miles
- Test number
- 771721384149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,190 miles (+13,729)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,190 miles
- Test number
- 503736899134
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Weld broken on support bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper split
Pass74,461 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 74,461 miles
- Test number
- 425527218996
- AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat
Fail74,461 miles (+7,055)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,461 miles
- Test number
- 320064421587
- MajorCentral Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat
Pass67,406 miles (+10,006)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,406 miles
- Test number
- 773886572276
- AdvisoryFront front wipers split but still clearing the screen
Pass57,400 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 57,400 miles
- Test number
- 559405167396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to Flexible (3.6.B.2c)
Fail57,400 miles (+15,505)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,400 miles
- Test number
- 231681923201
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to Flexible (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,895 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,895 miles
- Test number
- 167962068597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,895 miles (+9,692)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,895 miles
- Test number
- 848369653257
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,203 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 32,203 miles
- Test number
- 908154324341
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail32,203 miles (+1,026)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,203 miles
- Test number
- 619044424325
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass31,177 miles (+1,316)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 31,177 miles
- Test number
- 217926123351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,861 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 29,861 miles
- Test number
- 937517222381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,906 miles (+1,970)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 27,906 miles
- Test number
- 985230821396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,936 miles (+1,297)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 25,936 miles
- Test number
- 850693030358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,639 miles (+1,963)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,639 miles
- Test number
- 510899929341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,676 miles (+1,885)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 22,676 miles
- Test number
- 454870338439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,791 miles (+2,151)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 20,791 miles
- Test number
- 320061737373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,640 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,640 miles
- Test number
- 453687216329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 16,574 miles
- Test number
- 570181215301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S36 JGC
- Does S36 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 JGC is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S36 JGC?
- The MOT on S36 JGC is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S36 JGC done?
- S36 JGC was recorded at 155,202 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,902 miles a year.
- Has S36 JGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S36 JGC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S36 JGC 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 S36 JGC find?
- S36 JGC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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