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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

Y21 JAXMOT history

Y21 JAX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y21 JAX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,314 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 JAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 JAX was last recorded at 147,314 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,532 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,782 miles
Average per year
8,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,314 miles
  • 2025 – 143,532 miles
  • 2024 – 135,748 miles
  • 2023 – 121,313 miles
  • 2022 – 106,931 miles
  • 2021 – 92,706 miles
  • 2020 – 86,810 miles
  • 2019 – 81,617 miles
  • 2018 – 76,958 miles
  • 2017 – 73,196 miles
  • 2016 – 69,998 miles
  • 2015 – 66,541 miles
  • 2014 – 57,912 miles
  • 2013 – 41,542 miles
  • 2012 – 26,790 miles
  • 2011 – 20,730 miles
  • 2010 – 16,415 miles
  • 2009 – 12,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,314 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear discs back plates are corroding, and deteriorating.
  • AdvisoryRear n/s shocker top cover is loose
  • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
  • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Surface rust on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Some surface rust on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,314 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,314 miles
    Test number
    349343983073
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs back plates are corroding, and deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryRear n/s shocker top cover is loose
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  2. Fail147,313 miles (+3,781)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,313 miles
    Test number
    951824234462
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge showing cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible cracked in centre (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs back plates are corroding, and deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryRear n/s shocker top cover is loose
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  3. Pass143,532 miles (+7,784)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,532 miles
    Test number
    977854803740
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components

  4. Pass135,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,748 miles
    Test number
    951521755800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail135,746 miles (+14,433)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,746 miles
    Test number
    179187341663
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH MISTED + NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,313 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    452259531688
    • AdvisoryRear shocker top cover are loose
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front wind screen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  7. Fail121,308 miles (+14,377)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    679596084073
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker top cover are loose
    • AdvisorySmall chip in front wind screen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  8. Pass106,931 miles (+14,225)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,931 miles
    Test number
    970060573089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are starting to wear
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes arw starting to crack and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  9. Pass92,706 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    647664585443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate
    • AdvisoryChip in front wind screen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  10. Fail92,700 miles (+5,890)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    157501349182
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel hand brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate
    • AdvisoryChip in front wind screen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryTravel in hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to check some components

  11. Pass86,810 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    290821348588
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail86,810 miles (+5,193)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,810 miles
    Test number
    876613794843
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    261078671424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail81,617 miles (+4,659)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,617 miles
    Test number
    865674799225
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    983748417742
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  16. Fail76,958 miles (+3,762)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    869561830064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass73,196 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,196 miles
    Test number
    491516480051
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  18. Pass69,998 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    746606988156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,541 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,541 miles
    Test number
    136018455001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,912 miles (+16,370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    947994524234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,542 miles (+14,752)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,542 miles
    Test number
    106772123292
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front shockers have light misting of oil

  22. Pass26,790 miles (+6,060)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,790 miles
    Test number
    875057022293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass20,730 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    436387421217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,346 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,346 miles
    Test number
    295574561136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,415 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,415 miles
    Test number
    272665770484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,501 miles
    Test number
    133527079159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 JAX

Does Y21 JAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 JAX is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 JAX?
The MOT on Y21 JAX is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 JAX done?
Y21 JAX was recorded at 147,314 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 8,081 miles a year.
Has Y21 JAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 JAX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 JAX 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 Y21 JAX find?
Y21 JAX passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer; rear discs back plates are corroding, and deteriorating.; rear n/s shocker top cover is loose, and 2 more.

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