Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc
Y239 LJBMOT history
Y239 LJB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 113,744 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y239 LJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y239 LJB was last recorded at 113,744 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 8,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 104,804 miles · 9 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,940 miles
- Average per year
- 4,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,744 miles
- 2024 – 104,804 miles
- 2021 – 89,379 miles
- 2020 – 83,301 miles
- 2019 – 77,439 miles
- 2018 – 69,805 miles
- 2017 – 61,429 miles
- 2016 – 59,059 miles
- 2015 – 56,473 miles
- 2014 – 55,352 miles
- 2013 – 54,136 miles
- 2012 – 52,840 miles
- 2011 – 51,279 miles
- 2010 – 48,811 miles
- 2009 – 45,190 miles
- 2008 – 40,593 miles
- 2007 – 32,811 miles
- 2006 – 29,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,744 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,744 miles (+8,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 113,744 miles
- Test number
- 720435755945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,804 miles (+15,425)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 104,804 miles
- Test number
- 641082967919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,379 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,379 miles
- Test number
- 322201657620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,301 miles (+5,862)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 83,301 miles
- Test number
- 759602073911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,439 miles
- Test number
- 453261618488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,438 miles (+7,633)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,438 miles
- Test number
- 814267690539
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 69,805 miles
- Test number
- 771808857780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,805 miles (+8,376)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,805 miles
- Test number
- 544037330195
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass61,429 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,429 miles
- Test number
- 396510278164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded on inner face
Fail61,429 miles (+2,370)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,429 miles
- Test number
- 371804243682
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded on inner face
Pass59,059 miles (+2,586)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 59,059 miles
- Test number
- 458303603774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front outer sills damaged
Pass56,473 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 56,473 miles
- Test number
- 226770495217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService warning on
Pass55,352 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,352 miles
- Test number
- 865087604365
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail55,335 miles (+1,199)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,335 miles
- Test number
- 338935804364
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,136 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 54,136 miles
- Test number
- 135370513318
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront brake discs scored/pitted
Fail54,136 miles (+1,296)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,136 miles
- Test number
- 347520913369
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront brake discs scored/pitted
Pass52,840 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 52,840 miles
- Test number
- 549042072278
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail52,840 miles (+1,561)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,840 miles
- Test number
- 226332972253
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,279 miles (+2,468)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,279 miles
- Test number
- 165506581289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front tyre light cracking on side wall
Pass48,811 miles (+3,621)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 48,811 miles
- Test number
- 101104480247
- NoteLight cracking nearside front tyre side wall
Pass45,190 miles (+4,597)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,190 miles
- Test number
- 972003669244
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine management warning lamp on
Pass40,593 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,593 miles
- Test number
- 824880298267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,548 miles (+7,737)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,548 miles
- Test number
- 781113588240
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass32,811 miles (+3,055)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 32,811 miles
- Test number
- 134310367262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,756 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 29,756 miles
- Test number
- 584215066258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBaby seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full check of seat belt
- NotePlay in n/s/r drop link
- NoteSlight play in o/s/f track rod arm
Questions about Y239 LJB
- Does Y239 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y239 LJB expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y239 LJB?
- The MOT on Y239 LJB expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y239 LJB done?
- Y239 LJB was recorded at 113,744 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
- Has Y239 LJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y239 LJB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y239 LJB 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 Y239 LJB find?
- Y239 LJB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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