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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S40 JLCMOT history

S40 JLC is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S40 JLC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,344 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 JLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 JLC was last recorded at 70,344 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,343 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,344 miles
  • 2024 – 63,281 miles
  • 2023 – 56,590 miles
  • 2022 – 49,398 miles
  • 2021 – 42,709 miles
  • 2020 – 36,874 miles
  • 2018 – 26,535 miles
  • 2017 – 22,916 miles
  • 2016 – 21,911 miles
  • 2015 – 17,547 miles
  • 2014 – 13,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,344 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,344 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    668376176389
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail70,343 miles (+7,062)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,343 miles
    Test number
    693344381685
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass63,281 miles (+6,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    579185854411
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres Slightly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Red from heat damage but not sticking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Lower visibility to inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass56,590 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    754853937458
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail56,590 miles (+7,192)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    259880749882
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,398 miles (+6,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    437708464209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass42,709 miles (+5,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,709 miles
    Test number
    696168184463
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass36,874 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,874 miles
    Test number
    598402890324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,167 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    648809915688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,535 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    979383850174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,916 miles (+1,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,916 miles
    Test number
    129527427131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass21,911 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,911 miles
    Test number
    682935586017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,547 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    914719953307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,233 miles
    Test number
    846662354213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 JLC

Does S40 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 JLC is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 JLC?
The MOT on S40 JLC is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 JLC done?
S40 JLC was recorded at 70,344 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has S40 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 JLC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 JLC 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 S40 JLC find?
S40 JLC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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