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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

V1 JPYMOT history

V1 JPY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

V1 JPY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,159 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 JPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 JPY was last recorded at 120,159 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2010: 32,405 miles, lower than 79,262 miles on 27 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,159 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,159 miles
  • 2024 – 115,269 miles
  • 2023 – 111,019 miles
  • 2022 – 106,376 miles
  • 2020 – 100,916 miles
  • 2019 – 89,215 miles
  • 2018 – 83,404 miles
  • 2017 – 75,865 miles
  • 2016 – 66,963 miles
  • 2015 – 60,184 miles
  • 2014 – 52,450 miles
  • 2013 – 46,047 miles
  • 2012 – 41,632 miles
  • 2011 – 38,725 miles
  • 2010 – 32,405 miles
  • 2009 – 79,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,159 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront engine cover fittedRecorded 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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Engine covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine cover fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,159 miles
    Test number
    890195241294
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted

  2. Fail120,159 miles (+4,890)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,159 miles
    Test number
    278921841640
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine cover fitted

  3. Pass115,269 miles (+4,250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    994175047288
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    812382070414
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine covers fitted

  5. Fail111,019 miles (+4,643)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    570701451282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine covers fitted

  6. Pass106,376 miles (+5,460)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,376 miles
    Test number
    380981932483
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH MISTY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,916 miles (+11,701)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    386513085539
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive G/Box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.

  8. Pass89,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    937833157660
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.

  9. Fail89,215 miles (+5,811)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,215 miles
    Test number
    168575842985
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.

  10. Pass83,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    839998021375
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Fail83,404 miles (+7,539)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,404 miles
    Test number
    198842249946
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Pass75,865 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,865 miles
    Test number
    892886820793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  13. Fail75,865 miles (+8,902)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,865 miles
    Test number
    349178162740
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  14. Pass66,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    917836491389
    • AdvisoryEngine and under cover fitted

  15. Fail66,963 miles (+6,779)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,963 miles
    Test number
    207321152573
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under cover fitted

  16. Pass60,184 miles (+7,734)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    949429895089
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side hand brake outter cable correded

  17. Pass52,450 miles (+6,403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,450 miles
    Test number
    718092194049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  18. Pass46,047 miles (+4,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    525803193099
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,632 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    549398662017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,725 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    775450991025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,686 miles (+6,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    126229881067
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass32,405 miles (-46,857)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    103030270444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    100026189067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 JPY

Does V1 JPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 JPY is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 JPY?
The MOT on V1 JPY is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 JPY done?
V1 JPY was recorded at 120,159 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,417 miles a year.
Has V1 JPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 JPY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 JPY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 JPY find?
V1 JPY passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front engine cover fitted.

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