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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y201 DDJMOT history

Y201 DDJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

Y201 DDJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,825 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 DDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 DDJ was last recorded at 120,825 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 6,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2011: 26,428 miles, lower than 76,138 miles on 19 May 2011.

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
114,432 miles · 10 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
6,393 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,825 miles
  • 2016 – 114,432 miles
  • 2015 – 111,325 miles
  • 2014 – 104,273 miles
  • 2013 – 95,437 miles
  • 2012 – 85,398 miles
  • 2011 – 26,428 miles
  • 2010 – 68,404 miles
  • 2008 – 60,349 miles
  • 2007 – 52,426 miles
  • 2006 – 35,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,825 miles
    Test number
    751981826856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,825 miles (+6,393)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,825 miles
    Test number
    318971483983
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass114,432 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,432 miles
    Test number
    133654547516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,325 miles (+7,052)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,325 miles
    Test number
    217539955181
    • NotePlay detected within both front lower arm bushes.
    • NotePlay detected within n/s/f damper
    • NotePlay detected within n/s/f suspension top strut mount.
    • NotePlay detected within n/s/r suspension top strut mount.
  5. Pass104,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    876319434159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Fail104,273 miles (+8,836)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    248469634156
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass95,437 miles (+10,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,437 miles
    Test number
    326284743119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,398 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,398 miles
    Test number
    798423052121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Fail85,371 miles (+58,943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    375441752185
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass26,428 miles (-49,710)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    627193651107
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust hitting on rear axle beam
    • NoteFuel smell engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted
  11. Fail76,138 miles (+7,734)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    756899931157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust hitting on rear axle beam
    • NoteFuel smell engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted
  12. Pass68,404 miles (+8,055)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    283176030198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes split
  13. Pass60,349 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,349 miles
    Test number
    404723138318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    722464457395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,426 miles (+11,447)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    800444357362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  16. Pass40,979 miles (+5,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,979 miles
    Test number
    140309237481
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass35,344 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    212514836015
    • NoteNail in tyre
  18. Fail35,344 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,344 miles
    Test number
    303234736034
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about Y201 DDJ

Does Y201 DDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y201 DDJ is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y201 DDJ?
The MOT on Y201 DDJ is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y201 DDJ done?
Y201 DDJ was recorded at 120,825 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has Y201 DDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 DDJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y201 DDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y201 DDJ find?
Y201 DDJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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