Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
L21 JYAMOT history
L21 JYA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 167,430 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 JYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 23 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 JYA was last recorded at 167,430 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,408 miles · 17 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 6,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,430 miles
- 2025 – 164,876 miles
- 2024 – 163,167 miles
- 2023 – 152,568 miles
- 2022 – 140,621 miles
- 2021 – 129,060 miles
- 2020 – 120,689 miles
- 2019 – 112,147 miles
- 2018 – 99,069 miles
- 2017 – 87,665 miles
- 2016 – 83,918 miles
- 2015 – 80,789 miles
- 2014 – 76,592 miles
- 2013 – 72,880 miles
- 2012 – 68,744 miles
- 2011 – 64,100 miles
- 2010 – 58,264 miles
- 2009 – 50,636 miles
- 2008 – 42,795 miles
- 2007 – 36,755 miles
- 2006 – 30,587 miles
- 2005 – 26,773 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,430 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both front lower balljoints protective gaiters slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered Various
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,430 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 167,430 miles
- Test number
- 776889493188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail167,408 miles (+2,532)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,408 miles
- Test number
- 258604991008
- 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 Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass164,876 miles (+1,709)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 164,876 miles
- Test number
- 506832061962
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass163,167 miles (+10,599)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 163,167 miles
- Test number
- 970019479875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,568 miles (+11,947)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 152,568 miles
- Test number
- 560961505892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,621 miles (+11,561)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 140,621 miles
- Test number
- 996090900974
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,060 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,060 miles
- Test number
- 511937734774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower balljoints protective gaiters slightly deteriorated
Fail129,055 miles (+8,366)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,055 miles
- Test number
- 638497145559
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower balljoints protective gaiters slightly deteriorated
Pass120,689 miles (+8,542)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 120,689 miles
- Test number
- 435986346338
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass112,147 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 112,147 miles
- Test number
- 471158612454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered Various (1.1.11 (c))
Fail112,145 miles (+13,076)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,145 miles
- Test number
- 318565543936
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered Various (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,069 miles (+11,404)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,069 miles
- Test number
- 325396032195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass87,665 miles (+118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 87,665 miles
- Test number
- 738606833679
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail87,547 miles (+3,629)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,547 miles
- Test number
- 568279578728
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass83,918 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 83,918 miles
- Test number
- 176089648498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,789 miles (+4,197)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 80,789 miles
- Test number
- 636574682326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass76,592 miles (+3,712)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 76,592 miles
- Test number
- 185895454276
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWinscreen wipers worn
Pass72,880 miles (+4,136)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 72,880 miles
- Test number
- 125607363258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,744 miles (+4,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 68,744 miles
- Test number
- 965548562271
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,100 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 64,100 miles
- Test number
- 846222351207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,264 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 58,264 miles
- Test number
- 740850660206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine malfunction light on dash
Fail58,264 miles (+7,628)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,264 miles
- Test number
- 503890360220
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine malfunction light on dash
Pass50,636 miles (+7,841)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 50,636 miles
- Test number
- 863692069267
- NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON!
Pass42,795 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,795 miles
- Test number
- 203980168243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,795 miles (+6,040)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,795 miles
- Test number
- 200570168223
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,755 miles (+6,168)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,755 miles
- Test number
- 462693167222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,587 miles (+3,814)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 30,587 miles
- Test number
- 791946856241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 26,773 miles
- Test number
- 163832255232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 JYA
- Does L21 JYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JYA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 JYA?
- The MOT on L21 JYA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 JYA done?
- L21 JYA was recorded at 167,430 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,686 miles a year.
- Has L21 JYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 JYA has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 JYA 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 L21 JYA find?
- L21 JYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded.
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