Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc
V76 JAFMOT history
V76 JAF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 122,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 122,807 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V76 JAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V76 JAF was last recorded at 122,807 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,807 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 122,807 miles
- 2024 – 121,584 miles
- 2023 – 119,907 miles
- 2021 – 115,884 miles
- 2019 – 108,634 miles
- 2018 – 104,069 miles
- 2017 – 97,812 miles
- 2016 – 92,887 miles
- 2015 – 87,740 miles
- 2014 – 82,028 miles
- 2013 – 76,023 miles
- 2012 – 72,405 miles
- 2011 – 67,825 miles
- 2010 – 60,244 miles
- 2009 – 53,380 miles
- 2008 – 44,917 miles
- 2007 – 37,933 miles
- 2006 – 35,426 miles
- 2005 – 31,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,807 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,807 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 122,807 miles
- Test number
- 777359330420
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,807 miles (+1,223)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,807 miles
- Test number
- 862342043084
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,584 miles (+1,677)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 121,584 miles
- Test number
- 416066885628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,907 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 119,907 miles
- Test number
- 692917611509
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,906 miles (+4,022)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,906 miles
- Test number
- 520870842992
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass115,884 miles (+2,613)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 115,884 miles
- Test number
- 925831558235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front shock absorber top mounts has slight movement in them
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust section bracket is deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight smear from the front wiper blades
Pass113,271 miles (+4,637)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 113,271 miles
- Test number
- 688557683457
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,634 miles
- Test number
- 579928432500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,634 miles (+4,565)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,634 miles
- Test number
- 544679156788
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass104,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 104,069 miles
- Test number
- 704339977201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,069 miles (+6,257)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,069 miles
- Test number
- 387530294979
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass97,812 miles (+4,925)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,812 miles
- Test number
- 967813589219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,887 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 92,887 miles
- Test number
- 781398263481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,884 miles (+5,144)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,884 miles
- Test number
- 752831712356
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,740 miles (+5,712)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 87,740 miles
- Test number
- 468659465166
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in tread grooves
Pass82,028 miles (+6,005)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 82,028 miles
- Test number
- 477697164140
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass76,023 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 76,023 miles
- Test number
- 168690093170
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail76,023 miles (+3,618)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,023 miles
- Test number
- 436780793160
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 72,405 miles
- Test number
- 919616602204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,405 miles (+4,580)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,405 miles
- Test number
- 379195902238
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass67,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,825 miles
- Test number
- 377975631495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,825 miles (+7,581)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,825 miles
- Test number
- 989314831217
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 60,244 miles
- Test number
- 300625230450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,243 miles (+6,863)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,243 miles
- Test number
- 773795330279
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,380 miles (+8,463)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 53,380 miles
- Test number
- 182610339298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,917 miles (+6,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,917 miles
- Test number
- 950912138288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,933 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 37,933 miles
- Test number
- 193055437276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail37,933 miles (+2,507)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,933 miles
- Test number
- 732035237237
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail35,426 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,426 miles
- Test number
- 273012476260
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass35,426 miles (+4,352)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 35,426 miles
- Test number
- 320772976410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 31,074 miles
- Test number
- 442477375254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V76 JAF
- Does V76 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V76 JAF expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V76 JAF?
- The MOT on V76 JAF expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V76 JAF done?
- V76 JAF was recorded at 122,807 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
- Has V76 JAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V76 JAF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V76 JAF 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 V76 JAF find?
- V76 JAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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