
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc
W18 MJCMOT history
W18 MJC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 96,898 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,646 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 MJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 10 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 MJC was last recorded at 96,898 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 2,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 May 2019: 87,522 miles, lower than 103,430 miles on 12 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 94,202 miles · 6 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,696 miles
- Average per year
- 4,646 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 96,898 miles
- 2021 – 94,202 miles
- 2020 – 91,575 miles
- 2019 – 87,522 miles
- 2018 – 103,430 miles
- 2017 – 100,877 miles
- 2016 – 94,731 miles
- 2015 – 94,230 miles
- 2014 – 86,682 miles
- 2013 – 74,759 miles
- 2012 – 63,540 miles
- 2011 – 45,843 miles
- 2010 – 33,828 miles
- 2009 – 32,190 miles
- 2008 – 28,843 miles
- 2007 – 24,618 miles
- 2006 – 20,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust system support rubbers cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Possible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 615865345962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,898 miles (+2,696)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 204852050068
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass94,202 miles (+2,627)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,202 miles
- Test number
- 964053482027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,575 miles
- Test number
- 291774250229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,575 miles (+7)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,575 miles
- Test number
- 395637942882
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail91,568 miles (+4,046)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,568 miles
- Test number
- 218052063007
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,522 miles (-15,908)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 87,522 miles
- Test number
- 386450490799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack tie rod
Pass103,430 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2019
- Odometer
- 103,430 miles
- Test number
- 999329147513
- AdvisoryExhaust system support rubbers cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail103,430 miles (+2,553)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,430 miles
- Test number
- 163976220086
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system support rubbers cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass100,877 miles (+6,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,877 miles
- Test number
- 278649202789
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass94,731 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,731 miles
- Test number
- 738697527871
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPossible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated
Fail94,726 miles (+496)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,726 miles
- Test number
- 381501725336
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryPossible noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when wheel rotated
Pass94,230 miles (+7,548)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 94,230 miles
- Test number
- 419008405140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,682 miles (+11,923)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,682 miles
- Test number
- 226428024448
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail74,759 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,759 miles
- Test number
- 317363733198
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,759 miles (+11,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 74,759 miles
- Test number
- 696473533185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,540 miles (+17,697)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 63,540 miles
- Test number
- 725602422165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,843 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,843 miles
- Test number
- 775055921115
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,818 miles (+11,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 45,818 miles
- Test number
- 339534631083
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass33,828 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,828 miles
- Test number
- 164170530030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,827 miles (+1,637)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,827 miles
- Test number
- 164577120445
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,190 miles (+3,347)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,190 miles
- Test number
- 334650849134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f head lamp has a stone chip
Pass28,843 miles (+4,225)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 28,843 miles
- Test number
- 253959048193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,618 miles (+4,147)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 24,618 miles
- Test number
- 600543447119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 20,471 miles
- Test number
- 354451056186
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about W18 MJC
- Does W18 MJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W18 MJC expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W18 MJC?
- The MOT on W18 MJC expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W18 MJC done?
- W18 MJC was recorded at 96,898 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
- Has W18 MJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 MJC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on W18 MJC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on W18 MJC find?
- W18 MJC passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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