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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

J9 YJLMOT history

J9 YJL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 260,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

J9 YJL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
260,799 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 YJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 YJL was last recorded at 260,799 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 9,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,873 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,926 miles
Average per year
10,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 260,799 miles
  • 2024 – 250,873 miles
  • 2022 – 245,482 miles
  • 2021 – 233,815 miles
  • 2020 – 225,831 miles
  • 2019 – 217,500 miles
  • 2018 – 211,222 miles
  • 2017 – 205,326 miles
  • 2016 – 200,016 miles
  • 2015 – 193,694 miles
  • 2014 – 186,951 miles
  • 2013 – 182,258 miles
  • 2012 – 176,031 miles
  • 2011 – 165,417 miles
  • 2010 – 150,549 miles
  • 2009 – 127,905 miles
  • 2008 – 106,666 miles
  • 2007 – 78,087 miles
  • 2006 – 54,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,799 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDriver seat slight play in runners
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,799 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    260,799 miles
    Test number
    666721330381
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver seat slight play in runners
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail260,799 miles (+9,926)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,799 miles
    Test number
    814569937341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both rear tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver seat slight play in runners
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass250,873 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    250,873 miles
    Test number
    759972271834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail250,698 miles (+139)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,698 miles
    Test number
    199018830142
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail250,559 miles (+5,077)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,559 miles
    Test number
    209697456219
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass245,482 miles (+11,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    245,482 miles
    Test number
    166627977467
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass233,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    233,815 miles
    Test number
    542471910122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail233,815 miles (+7,984)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,815 miles
    Test number
    481258539793
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass225,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    225,831 miles
    Test number
    348966504137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail225,830 miles (+8,330)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,830 miles
    Test number
    815603282980
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass217,500 miles (+6,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    217,500 miles
    Test number
    376966067677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass211,222 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    211,222 miles
    Test number
    649704111917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass205,326 miles (+5,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    205,326 miles
    Test number
    783416673281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass200,016 miles (+6,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    200,016 miles
    Test number
    620889283659
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light lens slightly damaged

  15. Pass193,694 miles (+6,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    193,694 miles
    Test number
    705359315189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass186,951 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    186,951 miles
    Test number
    505784614158
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass182,258 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    182,258 miles
    Test number
    409998023143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass176,031 miles (+10,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    176,031 miles
    Test number
    176792022181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass165,417 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    165,417 miles
    Test number
    949543331102
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door from outside

  20. Fail165,417 miles (+14,868)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,417 miles
    Test number
    406742431102
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door from outside

  21. Pass150,549 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    150,549 miles
    Test number
    660522430178
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front inner c/v boot split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge 195/65/vr15
    • NoteRear brake pads 80-90% worn
    • NoteSlight seepage from offside front outer c/v boot
    • NoteSmall chips to sept area of front windscreen
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door

  22. Fail150,549 miles (+22,644)1 repaired4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,549 miles
    Test number
    731802430172
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front inner c/v boot split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge 195/65/vr15
    • NoteRear brake pads 80-90% worn
    • NoteSlight seepage from offside front outer c/v boot
    • NoteSmall chips to sept area of front windscreen
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door

  23. Pass127,905 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    127,905 miles
    Test number
    304888519178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,660 miles (+20,994)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    612873619153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner driveshaft gaitor split
    • NoteNearside rear axle rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

  25. Pass106,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    791774748181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail106,666 miles (+28,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    593854948139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass78,087 miles (+23,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,087 miles
    Test number
    624176817141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,580 miles
    Test number
    572381336165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 YJL

Does J9 YJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 YJL expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 YJL?
The MOT on J9 YJL expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 YJL done?
J9 YJL was recorded at 260,799 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 10,586 miles a year.
Has J9 YJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 YJL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 YJL 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 J9 YJL find?
J9 YJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear tinted; driver seat slight play in runners; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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