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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y201 EDJMOT history

Y201 EDJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

Y201 EDJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
201,026 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 EDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 EDJ was last recorded at 201,026 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,907 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
8,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,026 miles
  • 2025 – 198,907 miles
  • 2024 – 196,204 miles
  • 2023 – 193,173 miles
  • 2022 – 190,854 miles
  • 2021 – 189,875 miles
  • 2020 – 179,900 miles
  • 2019 – 164,327 miles
  • 2018 – 148,179 miles
  • 2017 – 131,387 miles
  • 2016 – 117,799 miles
  • 2015 – 105,560 miles
  • 2014 – 94,017 miles
  • 2012 – 76,872 miles
  • 2011 – 66,890 miles
  • 2010 – 59,291 miles
  • 2009 – 50,296 miles
  • 2008 – 46,727 miles
  • 2007 – 41,541 miles
  • 2006 – 37,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,026 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,026 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    201,026 miles
    Test number
    964559398402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass198,907 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    198,907 miles
    Test number
    312796507062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,204 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,204 miles
    Test number
    741769832261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,173 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    193,173 miles
    Test number
    605049217527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass190,854 miles (+979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,854 miles
    Test number
    995133099884
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,875 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    189,875 miles
    Test number
    882242731317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail189,830 miles (+9,930)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,830 miles
    Test number
    441970992768
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass179,900 miles (+15,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,900 miles
    Test number
    978215097109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass164,327 miles (+16,148)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,327 miles
    Test number
    344855424979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,179 miles (+16,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,179 miles
    Test number
    157836011655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,387 miles (+13,588)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,387 miles
    Test number
    446209730807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,799 miles
    Test number
    272032176132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,798 miles (+12,238)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,798 miles
    Test number
    625364935612
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass105,560 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    337939615037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken but still supporting exhaust adequately
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail105,560 miles (+11,543)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    528169215047
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken but still supporting exhaust adequately
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass94,017 miles (+17,145)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    645822724073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    885261992123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,872 miles (+9,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    775111992189
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass66,890 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    408069071173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  20. Fail66,890 miles (+7,599)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    757118471164
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,291 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    904328360137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,296 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    390646179131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,727 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    480747778150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,541 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    771844967195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,699 miles
    Test number
    731481186135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 EDJ

Does Y201 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y201 EDJ is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y201 EDJ?
The MOT on Y201 EDJ is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y201 EDJ done?
Y201 EDJ was recorded at 201,026 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,350 miles a year.
Has Y201 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 EDJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y201 EDJ 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 Y201 EDJ find?
Y201 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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