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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

V228 MJMMOT history

V228 MJM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

V228 MJM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
171,409 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 MJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 MJM was last recorded at 171,409 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2019: 153,674 miles, lower than 158,769 miles on 5 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,889 miles · 10 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,409 miles
  • 2023 – 161,128 miles
  • 2022 – 159,694 miles
  • 2019 – 153,674 miles
  • 2018 – 157,241 miles
  • 2017 – 153,028 miles
  • 2016 – 149,628 miles
  • 2015 – 146,683 miles
  • 2013 – 141,019 miles
  • 2012 – 131,176 miles
  • 2011 – 124,602 miles
  • 2010 – 119,336 miles
  • 2009 – 117,808 miles
  • 2008 – 113,257 miles
  • 2007 – 105,797 miles
  • 2006 – 98,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,409 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,409 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,409 miles
    Test number
    3814191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,889 miles (+9,761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,889 miles
    Test number
    3712377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,128 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,128 miles
    Test number
    2415936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,831 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,831 miles
    Test number
    2381420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,694 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,694 miles
    Test number
    236352762330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail159,685 miles (+6,011)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,685 miles
    Test number
    825168284967
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,674 miles (-5,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,674 miles
    Test number
    761345431626
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail158,769 miles (+1,528)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,769 miles
    Test number
    652984893754
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass157,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    157,241 miles
    Test number
    571914313079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail157,235 miles (+4,207)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,235 miles
    Test number
    565985153012
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass153,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,028 miles
    Test number
    768342134936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,028 miles
    Test number
    433791628405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail153,028 miles (+3,400)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,028 miles
    Test number
    926785330748
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass149,628 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    362927712856
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass146,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    589112845087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,683 miles (+5,664)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,683 miles
    Test number
    579121045064
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass141,019 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    141,019 miles
    Test number
    349749803399
    • NoteFront driveshafts fouling on anti roll bar due to vehicle beinglowered
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered resulting in suspension arms and steering rack arms to be at an angle tilting up

  18. Fail141,011 miles (+9,835)1 dangerous7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,011 miles
    Test number
    516418603367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NoteFront driveshafts fouling on anti roll bar due to vehicle beinglowered
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered resulting in suspension arms and steering rack arms to be at an angle tilting up

  19. Pass131,176 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    131,176 miles
    Test number
    999773142113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail131,171 miles (+6,569)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,171 miles
    Test number
    166342142191
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass124,602 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    988249131159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,336 miles
    Test number
    180671310106
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail119,334 miles (+1,526)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,334 miles
    Test number
    811491210100
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass117,808 miles (+4,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    117,808 miles
    Test number
    910055009199
    • NoteHeadlight conversion stickers fitted

  25. Fail113,257 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    384631528110
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  26. Pass113,257 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    941451028185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail113,243 miles (+7,446)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    281540828190
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass105,797 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    302922227195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail105,681 miles (+7,111)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,681 miles
    Test number
    332554917151
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  30. Pass98,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,570 miles
    Test number
    203636016401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 MJM

Does V228 MJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 MJM expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 MJM?
The MOT on V228 MJM expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 MJM done?
V228 MJM was recorded at 171,409 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has V228 MJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 MJM has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V228 MJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V228 MJM find?
V228 MJM passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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