Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,800 cc
S72 JGCMOT history
S72 JGC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,896 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 102,896 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S72 JGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 15 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S72 JGC was last recorded at 102,896 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,138 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,758 miles
- Average per year
- 3,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,896 miles
- 2025 – 101,138 miles
- 2024 – 99,471 miles
- 2023 – 95,981 miles
- 2022 – 93,190 miles
- 2021 – 91,813 miles
- 2020 – 90,208 miles
- 2019 – 85,653 miles
- 2018 – 78,994 miles
- 2017 – 72,821 miles
- 2016 – 70,287 miles
- 2014 – 65,921 miles
- 2013 – 59,654 miles
- 2012 – 57,380 miles
- 2011 – 55,179 miles
- 2010 – 52,948 miles
- 2009 – 50,398 miles
- 2008 – 47,585 miles
- 2007 – 45,234 miles
- 2006 – 42,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,896 miles
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,896 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 102,896 miles
- Test number
- 176029078028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,138 miles (+1,667)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 101,138 miles
- Test number
- 493659478393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,471 miles (+3,490)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 99,471 miles
- Test number
- 182592873603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,981 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 95,981 miles
- Test number
- 626410930166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,190 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 93,190 miles
- Test number
- 135776941450
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,813 miles (+1,605)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 91,813 miles
- Test number
- 103428441887
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,208 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 689169247459
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail90,208 miles (+4,555)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 542049231820
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,653 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,653 miles
- Test number
- 789071363204
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (top mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail85,653 miles (+6,659)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,653 miles
- Test number
- 613690733015
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (top mounts) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,994 miles (+6,173)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,994 miles
- Test number
- 297188002223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,821 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 72,821 miles
- Test number
- 644270662025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to tread wear indicators
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Fail72,819 miles (+2,532)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,819 miles
- Test number
- 112695722544
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to tread wear indicators
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Pass70,287 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 70,287 miles
- Test number
- 889486486591
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steel wheel fitted
Pass65,921 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,921 miles
- Test number
- 955376554348
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,921 miles (+6,267)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,921 miles
- Test number
- 858076854331
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,654 miles (+2,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 59,654 miles
- Test number
- 985910133395
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,380 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,380 miles
- Test number
- 356736422316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,179 miles (+2,231)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,179 miles
- Test number
- 387214731332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,948 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 52,948 miles
- Test number
- 772435330363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,398 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 50,398 miles
- Test number
- 354974339395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,585 miles (+2,351)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,585 miles
- Test number
- 444596838335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,234 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 45,234 miles
- Test number
- 462557037373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 42,625 miles
- Test number
- 412368536398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,625 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,625 miles
- Test number
- 980498136345
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about S72 JGC
- Does S72 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 JGC is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S72 JGC?
- The MOT on S72 JGC is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S72 JGC done?
- S72 JGC was recorded at 102,896 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,157 miles a year.
- Has S72 JGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S72 JGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on S72 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 S72 JGC find?
- S72 JGC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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