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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y201 JKWMOT history

Y201 JKW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 195,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

Y201 JKW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
195,432 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 JKW
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
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 JKW was last recorded at 195,432 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 8,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,481 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,951 miles
Average per year
6,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,432 miles
  • 2025 – 186,481 miles
  • 2024 – 176,244 miles
  • 2023 – 175,099 miles
  • 2022 – 173,399 miles
  • 2021 – 170,948 miles
  • 2020 – 169,333 miles
  • 2018 – 161,517 miles
  • 2017 – 153,560 miles
  • 2016 – 146,563 miles
  • 2015 – 141,053 miles
  • 2014 – 134,603 miles
  • 2013 – 126,022 miles
  • 2012 – 117,809 miles
  • 2011 – 108,562 miles
  • 2010 – 99,557 miles
  • 2009 – 88,756 miles
  • 2008 – 79,154 miles
  • 2007 – 72,624 miles
  • 2006 – 64,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,432 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,432 miles (+8,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    195,432 miles
    Test number
    393094215147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass186,481 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,481 miles
    Test number
    807209037462
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail186,468 miles (+10,224)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,468 miles
    Test number
    795035619922
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass176,244 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,244 miles
    Test number
    400199530973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,099 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,099 miles
    Test number
    884128891689
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass173,399 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,399 miles
    Test number
    227819730395
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail173,399 miles (+117)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,399 miles
    Test number
    574020639123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail173,282 miles (+2,334)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,282 miles
    Test number
    704643640150
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,948 miles (+1,615)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,948 miles
    Test number
    570668652641
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,333 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,333 miles
    Test number
    202544323836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail169,331 miles (+7,814)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,331 miles
    Test number
    979942674807
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass161,517 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,517 miles
    Test number
    234402318391
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWear in both sides track control bush's

  13. Fail161,517 miles (+7,957)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,517 miles
    Test number
    835306093108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass153,560 miles (+6,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    316836634628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bumpstops split

  15. Pass146,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    414017330630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumpstop split
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  16. Fail146,563 miles (+5,510)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    637192362122
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumpstop split
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  17. Pass141,053 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,053 miles
    Test number
    976371705230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,050 miles (+6,447)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,050 miles
    Test number
    955351895150
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass134,603 miles (+8,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,603 miles
    Test number
    135064404209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass126,022 miles (+8,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    629515803203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass117,809 miles (+9,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,809 miles
    Test number
    366253392175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass108,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    515057181162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,562 miles (+9,005)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    967177981153
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre mtg weak

  24. Pass99,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    751195590129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,557 miles (+10,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    812088180156
    • FailureTrailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass88,756 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,756 miles
    Test number
    764654789130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    543273988142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,154 miles (+6,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    474743288168
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass72,624 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    982385287143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    352355166233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,127 miles (+2,197)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    462094366282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass61,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,930 miles
    Test number
    474807076113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 JKW

Does Y201 JKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y201 JKW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y201 JKW?
The MOT on Y201 JKW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y201 JKW done?
Y201 JKW was recorded at 195,432 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,582 miles a year.
Has Y201 JKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 JKW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y201 JKW 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 JKW find?
Y201 JKW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear.

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