
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass83,510 miles (+6,605)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 83,510 miles
- Test number
- 813489288977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,905 miles (+7,525)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,905 miles
- Test number
- 751686101410
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass59,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,051 miles
- Test number
- 304686953633
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass52,146 miles (+6,810)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 52,146 miles
- Test number
- 347954175157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,336 miles (+9,688)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,336 miles
- Test number
- 456865774167
- NoteBoth headlamps on lower limit
Pass35,648 miles (+8,628)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,648 miles
- Test number
- 999728463179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,020 miles (+7,158)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,020 miles
- Test number
- 819807872181
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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