Volkswagen Jetta
Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc
G291 YTWMOT history
G291 YTW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Jetta first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 144,813 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G291 YTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Jetta
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 31 Dec 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G291 YTW was last recorded at 144,813 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 7,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,179 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,634 miles
- Average per year
- 1,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,813 miles
- 2025 – 137,179 miles
- 2017 – 137,165 miles
- 2016 – 136,636 miles
- 2015 – 135,757 miles
- 2014 – 134,451 miles
- 2013 – 134,280 miles
- 2012 – 133,377 miles
- 2009 – 129,850 miles
- 2008 – 122,512 miles
- 2007 – 115,531 miles
- 2006 – 110,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,813 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,813 miles (+7,634)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 144,813 miles
- Test number
- 683866087428
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,179 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 137,179 miles
- Test number
- 767286791669
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,177 miles (+12)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,177 miles
- Test number
- 413261781186
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid section (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,165 miles (+529)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,165 miles
- Test number
- 327586283554
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass136,636 miles (+879)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 136,636 miles
- Test number
- 549084288554
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.7mm borderline (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear offside and nearside axle bushes perished
Pass135,757 miles (+1,306)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 135,757 miles
- Test number
- 353269166319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,451 miles (+171)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 134,451 miles
- Test number
- 289048964277
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass134,280 miles (+903)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 134,280 miles
- Test number
- 299933153291
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass133,377 miles (+3,527)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,377 miles
- Test number
- 318061632460
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine emissions check show fuel/air mixture is very weak, suggest engine tune up ASAP
- NoteFront indicator lenses tinted but not considered excessive.
- NoteRear lamp units tinted but not considered excessive
- NoteSlight corrosion on bottom of offside front subframe
Pass129,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 129,850 miles
- Test number
- 432454809315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,836 miles (+7,324)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,836 miles
- Test number
- 582234909385
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Pass122,512 miles (+6,981)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 122,512 miles
- Test number
- 900409498281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,531 miles (+4,810)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 115,531 miles
- Test number
- 452650707451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 110,721 miles
- Test number
- 472997996295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G291 YTW
- Does G291 YTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G291 YTW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G291 YTW?
- The MOT on G291 YTW is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G291 YTW done?
- G291 YTW was recorded at 144,813 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
- Has G291 YTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G291 YTW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on G291 YTW 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 G291 YTW find?
- G291 YTW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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