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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

V40 MJAMOT history

V40 MJA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

V40 MJA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
108,702 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MJA was last recorded at 108,702 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 4,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,970 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,732 miles
Average per year
5,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,702 miles
  • 2022 – 103,970 miles
  • 2021 – 101,350 miles
  • 2020 – 96,601 miles
  • 2019 – 88,095 miles
  • 2018 – 88,065 miles
  • 2017 – 84,923 miles
  • 2016 – 80,931 miles
  • 2015 – 76,911 miles
  • 2014 – 72,668 miles
  • 2013 – 67,584 miles
  • 2012 – 63,071 miles
  • 2011 – 56,948 miles
  • 2010 – 54,945 miles
  • 2009 – 44,141 miles
  • 2008 – 32,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    836655564169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,702 miles (+4,732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    494493604874
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,970 miles (+2,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,970 miles
    Test number
    905782011894
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass101,350 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    753212116792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    322945379172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail96,601 miles (+8,506)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,601 miles
    Test number
    319893723645
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass88,095 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    785643138320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,065 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,065 miles
    Test number
    500104611433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,894 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,894 miles
    Test number
    503107382362
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy wheel (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass84,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    112929272218
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail84,923 miles (+3,992)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    401192230536
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    775383732146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,930 miles (+4,019)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    425667405537
    • DangerousNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner ball joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass76,911 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,911 miles
    Test number
    129125775416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,668 miles (+5,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    639184094006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,584 miles (+4,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,584 miles
    Test number
    196174393074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass63,071 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    655273132147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass56,948 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    828762601141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cord or ply.

  19. Fail56,948 miles (+2,003)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    267531001458
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cord or ply.

  20. Pass54,945 miles (+10,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,945 miles
    Test number
    783290400364
    • NoteEngine undertray insecure

  21. Pass44,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    962029999201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,141 miles (+11,247)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    693909499215
    • DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Note3 x Wiperblades smearing
    • NoteRear Brake pads 60-70% worn

  23. Pass32,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,894 miles
    Test number
    361931008302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about V40 MJA

Does V40 MJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 MJA expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 MJA?
The MOT on V40 MJA expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 MJA done?
V40 MJA was recorded at 108,702 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 5,047 miles a year.
Has V40 MJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MJA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 MJA 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 V40 MJA find?
V40 MJA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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