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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V14 JMKMOT history

V14 JMK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V14 JMK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,017 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 JMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 JMK was last recorded at 105,017 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,001 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,017 miles
  • 2025 – 103,536 miles
  • 2024 – 101,739 miles
  • 2022 – 96,659 miles
  • 2021 – 90,013 miles
  • 2020 – 86,256 miles
  • 2019 – 77,754 miles
  • 2018 – 74,211 miles
  • 2017 – 70,948 miles
  • 2016 – 67,048 miles
  • 2015 – 62,841 miles
  • 2014 – 55,598 miles
  • 2013 – 46,580 miles
  • 2012 – 45,447 miles
  • 2011 – 33,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,017 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,017 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    420539252497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,001 miles (+1,465)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    322509337004
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,536 miles (+1,797)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,536 miles
    Test number
    102283247955
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,739 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    222638346651
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail101,739 miles (+5,080)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    308760577595
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Midd to Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass96,659 miles (+6,646)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    420269954904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,013 miles (+3,757)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    888746336445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe light corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoot full of personal items restricting inspection

  8. Pass86,256 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,256 miles
    Test number
    199158419094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,006 miles (+8,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,006 miles
    Test number
    357115543701
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass77,754 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,754 miles
    Test number
    604344827019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,729 miles (+3,518)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,729 miles
    Test number
    722284926024
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,211 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    111251953572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,155 miles (+3,207)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    346871846160
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront The front brakes are rubbing but not more than 50 kg
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,948 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,948 miles
    Test number
    967621795015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,048 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    490393122885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,841 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,841 miles
    Test number
    238192325407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,598 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    119605194499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,580 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    216023333076
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail46,580 miles (+1,133)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    715063233091
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass45,447 miles (+12,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    445140862097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    239894911035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 JMK

Does V14 JMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 JMK is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V14 JMK?
The MOT on V14 JMK is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V14 JMK done?
V14 JMK was recorded at 105,017 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,793 miles a year.
Has V14 JMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 JMK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V14 JMK 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 V14 JMK find?
V14 JMK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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