Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc
S770 JMJMOT history
S770 JMJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 116,794 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S770 JMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 2 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S770 JMJ was last recorded at 116,794 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 9,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 106,884 miles · 20 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,910 miles
- Average per year
- 4,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,794 miles
- 2024 – 106,884 miles
- 2023 – 97,195 miles
- 2022 – 93,956 miles
- 2020 – 88,633 miles
- 2019 – 82,352 miles
- 2018 – 79,169 miles
- 2017 – 75,941 miles
- 2016 – 73,378 miles
- 2015 – 70,084 miles
- 2014 – 65,680 miles
- 2013 – 62,288 miles
- 2012 – 58,303 miles
- 2011 – 53,960 miles
- 2010 – 52,821 miles
- 2009 – 51,696 miles
- 2008 – 49,680 miles
- 2007 – 46,170 miles
- 2006 – 43,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,794 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear suspension has surface rust
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Front bonnet secondary latch slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,794 miles (+9,910)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 834792206933
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,884 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 106,884 miles
- Test number
- 470726973616
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail106,882 miles (+9,687)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,882 miles
- Test number
- 461634662956
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,195 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 97,195 miles
- Test number
- 761192753610
- AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet secondary latch slightly damaged
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust
Fail97,193 miles (+3,237)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,193 miles
- Test number
- 947600687852
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryCentral Front bonnet secondary latch slightly damaged
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust
Pass93,956 miles (+5,323)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 93,956 miles
- Test number
- 355533521910
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear suspension has surface rust
Pass88,633 miles (+6,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 88,633 miles
- Test number
- 702873709744
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,352 miles (+3,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 82,352 miles
- Test number
- 487826293267
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,169 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,169 miles
- Test number
- 433547246644
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,168 miles (+3,227)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,168 miles
- Test number
- 445845642655
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,941 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 75,941 miles
- Test number
- 374026844839
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRewar box exhaust has corroded
Pass73,378 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,378 miles
- Test number
- 483512830619
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,084 miles
- Test number
- 846952732846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,083 miles (+4,403)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,083 miles
- Test number
- 340653993660
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass65,680 miles (+3,392)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 65,680 miles
- Test number
- 399951724335
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,288 miles (+3,985)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,288 miles
- Test number
- 698569323397
- NoteW/ screen chip
Pass58,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,303 miles
- Test number
- 369490822308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,297 miles (+4,337)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,297 miles
- Test number
- 488030022434
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,960 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 53,960 miles
- Test number
- 528816601324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,821 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 52,821 miles
- Test number
- 571548500353
- 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)
Pass51,696 miles (+2,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 51,696 miles
- Test number
- 424881029347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass49,680 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 49,680 miles
- Test number
- 791323138302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,679 miles (+3,509)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,679 miles
- Test number
- 753704128357
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail46,170 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,170 miles
- Test number
- 153222437386
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass46,170 miles (+2,867)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 46,170 miles
- Test number
- 880022237309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 43,303 miles
- Test number
- 450481636304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S770 JMJ
- Does S770 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S770 JMJ expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S770 JMJ?
- The MOT on S770 JMJ expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S770 JMJ done?
- S770 JMJ was recorded at 116,794 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
- Has S770 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S770 JMJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S770 JMJ 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 S770 JMJ find?
- S770 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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