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Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

V7 JMYMOT history

V7 JMY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

V7 JMY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
188,108 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 JMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 JMY was last recorded at 188,108 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,918 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
7,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,108 miles
  • 2024 – 173,598 miles
  • 2023 – 159,661 miles
  • 2022 – 148,592 miles
  • 2021 – 144,330 miles
  • 2020 – 141,454 miles
  • 2019 – 137,546 miles
  • 2018 – 132,638 miles
  • 2017 – 127,917 miles
  • 2016 – 122,891 miles
  • 2015 – 119,368 miles
  • 2014 – 111,299 miles
  • 2013 – 105,708 miles
  • 2012 – 100,613 miles
  • 2011 – 93,972 miles
  • 2010 – 86,296 miles
  • 2009 – 75,923 miles
  • 2008 – 61,960 miles
  • 2006 – 44,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,108 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Side wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,108 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    188,108 miles
    Test number
    319924814676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,918 miles (+14,320)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,918 miles
    Test number
    657337620087
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass173,598 miles (+13,937)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,598 miles
    Test number
    830191091921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,661 miles (+11,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,661 miles
    Test number
    150614974430
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHS WORN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass148,592 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    494977379720
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail148,592 miles (+4,262)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    838307048322
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Undertray insecure Auxiliary belt cover insecure, contacting pulley while driving. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass144,330 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    424148185047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail144,324 miles (+2,870)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,324 miles
    Test number
    341591849529
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass141,454 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    159947731271
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail141,454 miles (+3,908)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    568905876734
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass137,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,546 miles
    Test number
    430894995663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) b
  12. Fail137,546 miles (+4,908)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,546 miles
    Test number
    302150083585
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) b
  13. Pass132,638 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    279545367666
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail132,636 miles (+4,719)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,636 miles
    Test number
    970908864447
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass127,917 miles (+5,026)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    784473042599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass122,891 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    862546106624
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  17. Pass119,368 miles (+8,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,368 miles
    Test number
    692403656423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass111,299 miles (+5,591)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    348924854151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear pads appear low
  19. Pass105,708 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,708 miles
    Test number
    518161253198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,613 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    267978852473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,972 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    405630541141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,971 miles (+7,675)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    778052931163
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Pass86,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    852427500193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,296 miles (+10,373)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    840277600112
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteNail o/s/f tyre
  25. Pass75,923 miles (+13,963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    454747429053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    201160118082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,960 miles (+17,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    760550018082
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  28. Pass44,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    422853516444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,666 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    532293916345
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V7 JMY

Does V7 JMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 JMY is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 JMY?
The MOT on V7 JMY is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 JMY done?
V7 JMY was recorded at 188,108 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,547 miles a year.
Has V7 JMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 JMY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 JMY 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 V7 JMY find?
V7 JMY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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