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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S40 JTOMOT history

S40 JTO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

S40 JTO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,507 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 JTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 JTO was last recorded at 130,507 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 16,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,020 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,487 miles
Average per year
8,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,507 miles
  • 2025 – 114,020 miles
  • 2024 – 101,153 miles
  • 2023 – 94,186 miles
  • 2022 – 88,070 miles
  • 2021 – 77,746 miles
  • 2020 – 73,888 miles
  • 2019 – 63,350 miles
  • 2018 – 57,532 miles
  • 2017 – 50,488 miles
  • 2016 – 45,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,507 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,507 miles (+16,487)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    979642219083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,020 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,020 miles
    Test number
    385827941041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail114,005 miles (+12,852)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    172717510069
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,153 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    882328146967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,186 miles
    Test number
    295552511810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,186 miles (+6,116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,186 miles
    Test number
    139793870746
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,070 miles (+10,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,070 miles
    Test number
    639391654729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,746 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    154940927360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,888 miles (+10,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    305070710650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & o/s/r 205/55/16 bud (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    315594774210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail63,350 miles (+5,818)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    625729470233
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    558350301644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape 205/55/16

  13. Fail57,532 miles (+7,044)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    649435515633
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape 205/55/16

  14. Pass50,488 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,488 miles
    Test number
    289009974367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    632235651126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 JTO

Does S40 JTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 JTO is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 JTO?
The MOT on S40 JTO is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 JTO done?
S40 JTO was recorded at 130,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,511 miles a year.
Has S40 JTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 JTO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 JTO 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 JTO find?
S40 JTO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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