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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

Y1 JKYMOT history

Y1 JKY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 89,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

Y1 JKY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,881 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 JKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 JKY was last recorded at 89,881 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 6,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,805 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,076 miles
Average per year
6,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,881 miles
  • 2025 – 83,805 miles
  • 2024 – 76,576 miles
  • 2023 – 71,769 miles
  • 2022 – 66,586 miles
  • 2021 – 61,170 miles
  • 2019 – 48,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    132198702348
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail89,881 miles (+6,076)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    778567816874
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust pitting on the discs surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass83,805 miles (+7,229)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,805 miles
    Test number
    570675985615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass76,576 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    876658883403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,769 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    538926456589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    422453456500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail66,586 miles (+5,416)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    738177848836
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass61,170 miles (+12,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    871588641185
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to be detected
  9. Pass48,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    500851429334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 JKY

Does Y1 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 JKY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 JKY?
The MOT on Y1 JKY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 JKY done?
Y1 JKY was recorded at 89,881 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,204 miles a year.
Has Y1 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 JKY has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y1 JKY 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 Y1 JKY find?
Y1 JKY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has uneven wear.

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