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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y217 AJFMOT history

Y217 AJF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

Y217 AJF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
170,149 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 AJF
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 expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 AJF was last recorded at 170,149 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,037 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,149 miles
  • 2023 – 170,037 miles
  • 2022 – 168,373 miles
  • 2021 – 166,176 miles
  • 2020 – 163,651 miles
  • 2019 – 162,404 miles
  • 2018 – 159,328 miles
  • 2017 – 154,088 miles
  • 2016 – 147,679 miles
  • 2015 – 139,414 miles
  • 2014 – 128,956 miles
  • 2013 – 120,142 miles
  • 2012 – 109,980 miles
  • 2011 – 107,677 miles
  • 2010 – 99,024 miles
  • 2009 – 85,996 miles
  • 2008 – 77,920 miles
  • 2007 – 69,698 miles
  • 2006 – 60,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,149 miles

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.

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,149 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,149 miles
    Test number
    936270179842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,037 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,037 miles
    Test number
    152692796098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,373 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    168,373 miles
    Test number
    805396919525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,176 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,176 miles
    Test number
    176625414200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,651 miles
    Test number
    998066262482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,651 miles (+1,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,651 miles
    Test number
    937869331007
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass162,404 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,404 miles
    Test number
    800522226520
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail162,404 miles (+3,076)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,404 miles
    Test number
    206556945851
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass159,328 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,328 miles
    Test number
    263666990694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    197786721327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail154,088 miles (+6,409)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    614027579768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass147,679 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,679 miles
    Test number
    584991608037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,414 miles (+10,458)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,414 miles
    Test number
    824654307313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,956 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,956 miles
    Test number
    247044844221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,953 miles (+8,811)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,953 miles
    Test number
    279889934258
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass120,142 miles (+10,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,142 miles
    Test number
    547152643241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,980 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    148319912299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,677 miles4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    187457121196
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCar has been lowered
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteCenter seat belt slight damage
    • NoteExhaust system poor cond.
    • NoteFuel flap faulty
    • NoteNearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slight damage
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack both sides

  19. Fail107,677 miles (+8,653)5 failures6 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    705066821179
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCar has been lowered
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteCenter seat belt slight damage
    • NoteExhaust system poor cond.
    • NoteFuel flap faulty
    • NoteNearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slight damage
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteRear discs very poor cond.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack both sides

  20. Pass99,024 miles (+13,028)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    894196020016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm

  21. Pass85,996 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    564219449015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,993 miles (+8,073)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    513858349002
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBonnet safety catch release broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass77,920 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    422028128085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,698 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    494820647015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    800421446052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y217 AJF

Does Y217 AJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 AJF expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 AJF?
The MOT on Y217 AJF expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 AJF done?
Y217 AJF was recorded at 170,149 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has Y217 AJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 AJF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y217 AJF 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 Y217 AJF find?
Y217 AJF passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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