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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

V21 JLYMOT history

V21 JLY is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

V21 JLY green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,916 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 JLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 JLY was last recorded at 135,916 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,566 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,916 miles
  • 2024 – 135,566 miles
  • 2023 – 134,554 miles
  • 2022 – 133,203 miles
  • 2021 – 129,525 miles
  • 2019 – 124,934 miles
  • 2018 – 120,463 miles
  • 2017 – 115,467 miles
  • 2016 – 109,999 miles
  • 2015 – 105,051 miles
  • 2014 – 99,325 miles
  • 2013 – 94,476 miles
  • 2012 – 89,950 miles
  • 2011 – 85,794 miles
  • 2010 – 78,162 miles
  • 2009 – 70,115 miles
  • 2008 – 62,360 miles
  • 2007 – 54,313 miles
  • 2006 – 45,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,916 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo\ intercooler (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,916 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,916 miles
    Test number
    951151368016
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo\ intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,566 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,566 miles
    Test number
    270399532798
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,566 miles (+1,012)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,566 miles
    Test number
    420603486221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,554 miles (+1,351)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,554 miles
    Test number
    162523517437
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,203 miles (+3,678)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,203 miles
    Test number
    368553089719
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,525 miles (+4,591)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,525 miles
    Test number
    270032854940
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,934 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    776521816609
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail124,932 miles (+4,469)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    956263347650
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    745698685817
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,460 miles (+4,993)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,460 miles
    Test number
    769664647267
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,467 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    539759478052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass109,999 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    866297943783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass105,051 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    277760245437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,325 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,325 miles
    Test number
    196142544196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,476 miles (+4,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    635379143106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass89,950 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    759473852192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,794 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,794 miles
    Test number
    216188651110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,162 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    322693000179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,115 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    831205509119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,360 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    512796808174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,313 miles (+9,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    370209407165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    942951616188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 JLY

Does V21 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 JLY is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 JLY?
The MOT on V21 JLY is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 JLY done?
V21 JLY was recorded at 135,916 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has V21 JLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 JLY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 JLY 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 V21 JLY find?
V21 JLY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive turbo\ intercooler.

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