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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,189 cc

JY 222MOT history

JY 222 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

JY 222 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,075 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JY 222
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JY 222 was last recorded at 38,075 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,074 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,075 miles
  • 2025 – 37,225 miles
  • 2024 – 36,274 miles
  • 2023 – 34,645 miles
  • 2022 – 32,658 miles
  • 2021 – 31,210 miles
  • 2020 – 30,336 miles
  • 2019 – 28,510 miles
  • 2018 – 26,458 miles
  • 2017 – 24,674 miles
  • 2016 – 22,340 miles
  • 2015 – 19,928 miles
  • 2014 – 17,121 miles
  • 2013 – 14,570 miles
  • 2012 – 12,626 miles
  • 2011 – 10,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,075 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside cat heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc all suspension components heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,075 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    275013145253
    • AdvisoryOffside cat heat shield insecure

  2. Fail38,074 miles (+849)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    939363229271
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside cat heat shield insecure

  3. Pass37,225 miles (+951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,225 miles
    Test number
    690928112918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )

  4. Pass36,274 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,274 miles
    Test number
    484136981877
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc all suspension components heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail36,263 miles (+1,618)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,263 miles
    Test number
    690983507568
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light scattered no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc all suspension components heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass34,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    205322693091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail34,645 miles (+1,987)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,645 miles
    Test number
    603790152384
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass32,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,658 miles
    Test number
    722413016376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail32,658 miles (+1,448)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,658 miles
    Test number
    576463011274
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass31,210 miles (+874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,210 miles
    Test number
    808767479709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass30,336 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    891319287048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,335 miles (+1,825)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,335 miles
    Test number
    706247011006
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link rod detached from sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass28,510 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    28,510 miles
    Test number
    362036989543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,509 miles (+2,051)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,509 miles
    Test number
    512741081865
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass26,458 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,458 miles
    Test number
    142957659718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,674 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,674 miles
    Test number
    837318291408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,340 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,340 miles
    Test number
    302382764050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,928 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,928 miles
    Test number
    475083385069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,121 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,121 miles
    Test number
    529050994038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,570 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,570 miles
    Test number
    929322193046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,626 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,626 miles
    Test number
    395158782040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,049 miles
    Test number
    488590381024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JY 222

What vehicle is registration JY 222 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JY 222 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does JY 222 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JY 222 is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on JY 222?
The MOT on JY 222 is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JY 222 done?
JY 222 was recorded at 38,075 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,818 miles a year.
Has JY 222 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JY 222 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on JY 222 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 JY 222 find?
JY 222 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside cat heat shield insecure.

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