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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V716 JGUMOT history

V716 JGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V716 JGU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,247 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V716 JGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V716 JGU was last recorded at 77,247 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,953 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,294 miles
Average per year
2,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,247 miles
  • 2024 – 70,953 miles
  • 2023 – 62,583 miles
  • 2022 – 54,868 miles
  • 2021 – 47,352 miles
  • 2019 – 46,892 miles
  • 2018 – 45,796 miles
  • 2017 – 45,339 miles
  • 2016 – 43,534 miles
  • 2015 – 41,477 miles
  • 2014 – 40,116 miles
  • 2013 – 38,416 miles
  • 2012 – 36,202 miles
  • 2011 – 34,892 miles
  • 2010 – 33,303 miles
  • 2009 – 31,738 miles
  • 2008 – 30,518 miles
  • 2006 – 29,293 miles
  • 2005 – 28,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,247 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,247 miles (+6,294)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    320323605765
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    122428395949
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail70,953 miles (+8,370)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,953 miles
    Test number
    746013588240
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    501860886466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,583 miles (+7,715)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    324540522607
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,868 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,868 miles
    Test number
    902875343502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,352 miles (+460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,352 miles
    Test number
    699670953763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,892 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    569560634156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,796 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    423316044586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,339 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    738705898885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,534 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,534 miles
    Test number
    632443764865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,477 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,477 miles
    Test number
    219549315137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,116 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,116 miles
    Test number
    349152124113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    328738203192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,416 miles (+2,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    608217203140
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass36,202 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    645894692007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,892 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,892 miles
    Test number
    707578701136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    992072510126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,303 miles (+1,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    680730510196
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  20. Pass31,738 miles (+1,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,738 miles
    Test number
    741708819117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass30,518 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    742587908165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,293 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,293 miles
    Test number
    741512756358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    193884585241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V716 JGU

Does V716 JGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V716 JGU is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V716 JGU?
The MOT on V716 JGU is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V716 JGU done?
V716 JGU was recorded at 77,247 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,451 miles a year.
Has V716 JGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V716 JGU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V716 JGU 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 V716 JGU find?
V716 JGU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount, and 1 more.

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