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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S99 JHSMOT history

S99 JHS is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 175,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S99 JHS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
175,920 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 JHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 JHS was last recorded at 175,920 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,912 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,920 miles
  • 2025 – 174,859 miles
  • 2024 – 173,673 miles
  • 2023 – 172,552 miles
  • 2022 – 171,533 miles
  • 2021 – 170,116 miles
  • 2020 – 168,102 miles
  • 2019 – 165,311 miles
  • 2018 – 159,182 miles
  • 2017 – 151,108 miles
  • 2016 – 145,821 miles
  • 2015 – 137,356 miles
  • 2014 – 131,616 miles
  • 2013 – 126,747 miles
  • 2012 – 120,706 miles
  • 2011 – 116,447 miles
  • 2009 – 100,465 miles
  • 2008 – 93,374 miles
  • 2007 – 64,477 miles
  • 2006 – 40,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,920 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust /manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,920 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    175,920 miles
    Test number
    243756480542
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail175,912 miles (+1,053)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,912 miles
    Test number
    933990374885
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass174,859 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,859 miles
    Test number
    263050893233
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust /manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail174,859 miles (+1,186)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,859 miles
    Test number
    754861260012
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust /manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass173,673 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,673 miles
    Test number
    220029631302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass172,552 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    172,552 miles
    Test number
    221454625801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,533 miles
    Test number
    396829812259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail171,533 miles (+1,417)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,533 miles
    Test number
    928836049993
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass170,116 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,116 miles
    Test number
    995296761295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,102 miles
    Test number
    942012189242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail168,102 miles (+2,791)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,102 miles
    Test number
    496455904013
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass165,311 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,311 miles
    Test number
    783141336019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,182 miles (+8,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,182 miles
    Test number
    955789434518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass151,108 miles (+5,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    986150868959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass145,821 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    183127828325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    137,356 miles
    Test number
    588321665136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,356 miles (+5,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,356 miles
    Test number
    869471765115
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass131,616 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,616 miles
    Test number
    107468914147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,747 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,747 miles
    Test number
    637259513162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    457953292075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,706 miles (+4,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    188363992427
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass116,447 miles (+15,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    915022291072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    514814309186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,465 miles (+7,091)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    620904909188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  25. Pass93,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    444140108121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,374 miles (+28,897)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    521010808119
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass64,477 miles (+23,590)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    260141007436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,887 miles
    Test number
    573360816126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 JHS

Does S99 JHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 JHS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 JHS?
The MOT on S99 JHS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 JHS done?
S99 JHS was recorded at 175,920 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
Has S99 JHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 JHS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S99 JHS 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 S99 JHS find?
S99 JHS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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