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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V228 JFLMOT history

V228 JFL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

V228 JFL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
61,059 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 JFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 JFL was last recorded at 61,059 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,960 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
1,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,059 miles
  • 2022 – 59,960 miles
  • 2021 – 58,970 miles
  • 2020 – 58,092 miles
  • 2019 – 56,452 miles
  • 2018 – 54,984 miles
  • 2017 – 52,750 miles
  • 2015 – 49,099 miles
  • 2014 – 45,912 miles
  • 2013 – 43,381 miles
  • 2012 – 41,691 miles
  • 2011 – 39,409 miles
  • 2010 – 38,307 miles
  • 2009 – 36,122 miles
  • 2008 – 33,178 miles
  • 2007 – 31,334 miles
  • 2006 – 28,384 miles
  • 2005 – 26,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,059 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,059 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    3936067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,960 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    617345490339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,970 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    908479285381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,092 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    727840647966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    244784977992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail56,452 miles (+1,468)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    177798410787
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass54,984 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    593268169951
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top mounts

  8. Pass54,201 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,201 miles
    Test number
    226081728134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Fail54,187 miles (+1,437)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    769916750734
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perished cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass52,750 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    326813853090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,099 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,099 miles
    Test number
    320331681216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,912 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    557488234240
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail45,912 miles (+2,531)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    395878034247
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,381 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    386079133233
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked
    • NoteRear no. plate cracked

  15. Fail43,381 miles (+1,690)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    949399133288
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked
    • NoteRear no. plate cracked

  16. Pass41,691 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    356344142246
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are slightly damaged

  17. Fail41,691 miles (+2,282)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    855544742217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates are slightly damaged

  18. Pass39,409 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    196665041244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,307 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,307 miles
    Test number
    342213650251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,122 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    134897649207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,178 miles
    Test number
    701176548229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,178 miles (+1,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,178 miles
    Test number
    873576448288
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass31,334 miles (+2,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,334 miles
    Test number
    210539817307
    • NoteSlight bind from both rear brakes.

  24. Pass28,384 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    671973806333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,670 miles
    Test number
    403185025354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 JFL

Does V228 JFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 JFL expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 JFL?
The MOT on V228 JFL expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 JFL done?
V228 JFL was recorded at 61,059 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 1,795 miles a year.
Has V228 JFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 JFL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V228 JFL 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 V228 JFL find?
V228 JFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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