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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S96 JGAMOT history

S96 JGA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 40,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

S96 JGA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2023
Mileage
40,573 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 JGA
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 JGA was last recorded at 40,573 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 6,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,031 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,542 miles
Average per year
2,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 40,573 miles
  • 2021 – 34,031 miles
  • 2020 – 29,744 miles
  • 2019 – 23,983 miles
  • 2018 – 18,971 miles
  • 2017 – 14,275 miles
  • 2015 – 10,164 miles
  • 2013 – 9,305 miles
  • 2012 – 8,824 miles
  • 2011 – 8,352 miles
  • 2010 – 7,924 miles
  • 2008 – 6,827 miles
  • 2007 – 6,107 miles
  • 2006 – 5,675 miles
  • 2005 – 5,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,573 miles (+6,542)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    595017634323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 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))
  2. Pass34,031 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    266573480935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,744 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    341243765708
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass23,983 miles (+5,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    250533902717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass18,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    18,971 miles
    Test number
    607143370052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail18,971 miles (+4,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,971 miles
    Test number
    915991986025
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  7. Pass14,275 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    341500533356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,164 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,164 miles
    Test number
    826275139573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  9. Pass9,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,837 miles
    Test number
    758799505023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail9,837 miles (+532)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,837 miles
    Test number
    216757705011
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass9,305 miles (+481)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    9,305 miles
    Test number
    389723843359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge
  12. Pass8,824 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    8,824 miles
    Test number
    697033152316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,352 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,352 miles
    Test number
    876786851389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass7,924 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    7,924 miles
    Test number
    453718140322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,398 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    7,398 miles
    Test number
    842717900099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,827 miles (+720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    6,827 miles
    Test number
    331212058304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass6,107 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    6,107 miles
    Test number
    433511847321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,675 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    5,675 miles
    Test number
    703662346320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    5,309 miles
    Test number
    222628625357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 JGA

Does S96 JGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 JGA expired on 13 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 JGA?
The MOT on S96 JGA expired on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 JGA done?
S96 JGA was recorded at 40,573 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 2,185 miles a year.
Has S96 JGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 JGA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S96 JGA 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 S96 JGA find?
S96 JGA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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