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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y236 JROMOT history

Y236 JRO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 153,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

Y236 JRO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
153,090 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 JRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 JRO was last recorded at 153,090 miles on 11 May 2026, 8,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,333 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,757 miles
Average per year
6,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,090 miles
  • 2025 – 144,333 miles
  • 2024 – 131,659 miles
  • 2023 – 122,965 miles
  • 2022 – 120,057 miles
  • 2021 – 118,423 miles
  • 2020 – 114,626 miles
  • 2019 – 107,176 miles
  • 2018 – 97,987 miles
  • 2017 – 92,166 miles
  • 2016 – 90,587 miles
  • 2015 – 87,393 miles
  • 2014 – 84,061 miles
  • 2013 – 78,837 miles
  • 2012 – 65,350 miles
  • 2011 – 56,847 miles
  • 2010 – 51,289 miles
  • 2009 – 46,137 miles
  • 2008 – 41,010 miles
  • 2007 – 37,279 miles
  • 2006 – 32,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,090 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre join & centre/rear join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,090 miles (+8,757)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,090 miles
    Test number
    706026406429
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,333 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    318217159865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,216 miles (+12,557)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,216 miles
    Test number
    792520201286
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,659 miles (+63)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    131,659 miles
    Test number
    126997417558
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre join & centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system hitting body of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail131,596 miles (+8,631)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    439680939968
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/centre join & centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system hitting body of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass122,965 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    122,965 miles
    Test number
    971344922971
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joint clamp broken

  7. Fail122,932 miles (+2,875)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,932 miles
    Test number
    629529263404
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust joint clamp broken

  8. Pass120,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    699927899699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,057 miles (+1,634)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    516680199735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass118,423 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,423 miles
    Test number
    763333436411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    571364111238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,626 miles (+7,450)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    137755868655
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass107,176 miles (+9,189)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    435222840514
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass97,987 miles (+5,821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,987 miles
    Test number
    814831149072
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shock absorbers are rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps are getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRight front wheel bearing is slightly rough
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver release switch cover is missing

  15. Pass92,166 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    964622404454
    • 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)

  16. Fail92,143 miles (+1,556)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    207989413238
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass90,587 miles (+3,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    323308299799
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass87,393 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,393 miles
    Test number
    197957725132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass84,061 miles (+3)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,061 miles
    Test number
    795526034108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly

  20. Fail84,058 miles (+5,221)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    687644734139
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn unevenly
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass78,837 miles (+13,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,837 miles
    Test number
    495056013104
    • 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)

  22. Pass65,350 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    905309722102
    • 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)

  23. Fail65,342 miles (+8,495)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    367891822156
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • 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)

  24. Pass56,847 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    786085321129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,289 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    424823320181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,228 miles (+5,091)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    970030920170
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF and NSF tyre treads getting low
    • NoteOSR door won't open from the outside

  27. Pass46,137 miles (+5,127)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    700811329157
    • 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)
    • NoteCat heat sheild insecure

  28. Pass41,010 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,010 miles
    Test number
    901239828103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,999 miles (+3,720)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    931427928179
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass37,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    474198917189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail37,279 miles (+4,453)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    244178317434
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  32. Pass32,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    313448626151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 JRO

Does Y236 JRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 JRO is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 JRO?
The MOT on Y236 JRO is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 JRO done?
Y236 JRO was recorded at 153,090 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,011 miles a year.
Has Y236 JRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 JRO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y236 JRO 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 Y236 JRO find?
Y236 JRO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded both rear, and 5 more.

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