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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

Y17 OJMMOT history

Y17 OJM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

Y17 OJM 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,890 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 OJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 OJM was last recorded at 128,890 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 7,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,524 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,366 miles
Average per year
7,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,890 miles
  • 2025 – 121,524 miles
  • 2024 – 116,621 miles
  • 2023 – 106,028 miles
  • 2022 – 99,833 miles
  • 2021 – 94,146 miles
  • 2020 – 90,709 miles
  • 2019 – 83,510 miles
  • 2018 – 76,905 miles
  • 2017 – 69,380 miles
  • 2016 – 59,051 miles
  • 2015 – 52,146 miles
  • 2014 – 45,336 miles
  • 2013 – 35,648 miles
  • 2012 – 27,020 miles
  • 2011 – 19,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,890 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,890 miles (+7,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,890 miles
    Test number
    435736292427
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass121,524 miles (+284)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,524 miles
    Test number
    114939158177
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail121,240 miles (+4,619)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    850798219076
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass116,621 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,621 miles
    Test number
    339237603451
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail116,614 miles (+10,586)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,614 miles
    Test number
    716356777056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass106,028 miles (+6,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    389702857573
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  7. Pass99,833 miles (+5,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,833 miles
    Test number
    416794110441
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass94,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    931400222971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail94,146 miles (+3,437)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    218621156653
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,709 miles
    Test number
    218434971160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail90,702 miles (+7,192)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,702 miles
    Test number
    233729934615
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass83,510 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    813489288977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,905 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    751686101410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,380 miles (+10,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,380 miles
    Test number
    500708903594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass59,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,051 miles
    Test number
    304686953633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,049 miles (+6,903)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,049 miles
    Test number
    756001017319
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering tracking needs adjustment.
  17. Pass52,146 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    347954175157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,336 miles (+9,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    456865774167
    • NoteBoth headlamps on lower limit
  19. Pass35,648 miles (+8,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    999728463179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,020 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    819807872181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,862 miles
    Test number
    379823371119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 OJM

Does Y17 OJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 OJM is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 OJM?
The MOT on Y17 OJM is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 OJM done?
Y17 OJM was recorded at 128,890 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,162 miles a year.
Has Y17 OJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 OJM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 OJM 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 Y17 OJM find?
Y17 OJM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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