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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y228 JDYMOT history

Y228 JDY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

Y228 JDY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,437 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 JDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 JDY was last recorded at 172,437 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,434 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,437 miles
  • 2025 – 167,898 miles
  • 2024 – 163,370 miles
  • 2023 – 157,949 miles
  • 2022 – 153,486 miles
  • 2021 – 151,194 miles
  • 2020 – 147,345 miles
  • 2019 – 139,701 miles
  • 2018 – 133,000 miles
  • 2017 – 126,689 miles
  • 2016 – 119,159 miles
  • 2015 – 111,666 miles
  • 2014 – 104,106 miles
  • 2013 – 96,805 miles
  • 2012 – 90,516 miles
  • 2011 – 81,401 miles
  • 2010 – 71,269 miles
  • 2009 – 60,898 miles
  • 2008 – 52,969 miles
  • 2007 – 42,227 miles
  • 2006 – 29,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,437 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,437 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,437 miles
    Test number
    801878157775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,434 miles (+4,536)1 major3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,434 miles
    Test number
    188718851733
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  3. Pass167,898 miles (+4,528)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,898 miles
    Test number
    413631316314
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass163,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    480056900385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,370 miles (+5,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    759302060448
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass157,949 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,949 miles
    Test number
    834422113772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,947 miles (+4,461)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,947 miles
    Test number
    311095657160
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,486 miles
    Test number
    355174288715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear most union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear most union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail153,486 miles (+2,292)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,486 miles
    Test number
    136251911346
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear most union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear most union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,194 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,194 miles
    Test number
    377567303382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,345 miles (+7,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    995383338005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass139,701 miles (+6,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,701 miles
    Test number
    306001320711
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass133,000 miles (+6,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    133,000 miles
    Test number
    954351157785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass126,689 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    675359653764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,159 miles (+7,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    817568508415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass111,666 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,666 miles
    Test number
    358550535032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating

  17. Fail111,664 miles (+7,558)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,664 miles
    Test number
    399189225073
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating

  18. Pass104,106 miles (+7,301)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    615717324026
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorating
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc in poor condition

  19. Pass96,805 miles (+6,289)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,805 miles
    Test number
    416015743067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating
    • NoteNumber plates delaminating
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  20. Pass90,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    949792452049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,516 miles (+9,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    458227342061
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass81,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    335212541031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,401 miles (+10,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    927922841006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,269 miles (+10,371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    374851440008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,898 miles (+7,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    862701749077
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass52,969 miles (+10,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    850029548001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,227 miles (+12,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    491501837020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass29,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,980 miles
    Test number
    961295956060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 JDY

Does Y228 JDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 JDY is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 JDY?
The MOT on Y228 JDY is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 JDY done?
Y228 JDY was recorded at 172,437 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
Has Y228 JDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 JDY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y228 JDY 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 Y228 JDY find?
Y228 JDY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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