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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y215 JDUMOT history

Y215 JDU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

Y215 JDU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
193,065 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 JDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 JDU was last recorded at 193,065 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 4,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,342 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,723 miles
Average per year
7,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,065 miles
  • 2023 – 188,342 miles
  • 2022 – 179,399 miles
  • 2021 – 174,802 miles
  • 2020 – 165,799 miles
  • 2019 – 159,283 miles
  • 2018 – 153,127 miles
  • 2017 – 149,105 miles
  • 2016 – 143,492 miles
  • 2015 – 138,375 miles
  • 2014 – 133,690 miles
  • 2013 – 124,074 miles
  • 2012 – 105,201 miles
  • 2011 – 85,619 miles
  • 2010 – 70,706 miles
  • 2009 – 66,024 miles
  • 2008 – 59,219 miles
  • 2007 – 52,064 miles
  • 2006 – 46,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Both front coil springs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Emissions close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,065 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    193,065 miles
    Test number
    446793763562
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail193,065 miles (+4,723)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,065 miles
    Test number
    716843483668
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass188,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,342 miles
    Test number
    964903294181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail188,342 miles (+8,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,342 miles
    Test number
    266535874277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass179,399 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,399 miles
    Test number
    411404866082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail179,344 miles (+4,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,344 miles
    Test number
    759095836233
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box broken off (8.2.2.1 (b))

  7. Pass174,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    332119466900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,802 miles (+9,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,802 miles
    Test number
    503985067889
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass165,799 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,799 miles
    Test number
    146742786580
    • AdvisorySmall cut in offside steering rack boot

  10. Pass159,283 miles (+6,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    159,283 miles
    Test number
    742124798451
    • AdvisoryBoth front link pin bushes split
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft boot heavily perished
    • AdvisorySome play in both front top strut mounts

  11. Pass153,127 miles (+4,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,127 miles
    Test number
    859848546838
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to legal limit

  12. Pass149,105 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    149,105 miles
    Test number
    709405453535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,103 miles (+5,611)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,103 miles
    Test number
    980183963164
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass143,492 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,492 miles
    Test number
    301437578208
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryEmissions close to limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing

  15. Fail143,481 miles (+5,106)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,481 miles
    Test number
    218985533723
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryEmissions close to limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner driveshaft boot perishing

  16. Pass138,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,375 miles
    Test number
    739628755099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276687155098
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass133,690 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,690 miles
    Test number
    479770864006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,683 miles (+9,609)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    576459054032
    • FailureNearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in both front top strut mounts on limit

  20. Pass124,074 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    558507153021
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail124,074 miles (+18,873)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    566557153043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass105,201 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,201 miles
    Test number
    778167522087
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail105,201 miles (+19,582)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,201 miles
    Test number
    267176722039
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass85,619 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    866253831095
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail85,570 miles (+14,864)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    285614421052
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass70,706 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    672246320046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,024 miles (+6,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    910850359109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass59,219 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,219 miles
    Test number
    170108748109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,064 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    344525247158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,005 miles
    Test number
    401800056161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 JDU

Does Y215 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 JDU expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 JDU?
The MOT on Y215 JDU expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 JDU done?
Y215 JDU was recorded at 193,065 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 7,934 miles a year.
Has Y215 JDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 JDU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y215 JDU 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 Y215 JDU find?
Y215 JDU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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