Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y242 LJOMOT history
Y242 LJO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 80,868 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 LJO
- 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
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y242 LJO was last recorded at 80,868 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,739 miles · 28 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 129 miles
- Average per year
- 3,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,868 miles
- 2024 – 80,739 miles
- 2023 – 80,739 miles
- 2019 – 76,649 miles
- 2018 – 67,927 miles
- 2017 – 62,590 miles
- 2016 – 50,959 miles
- 2015 – 49,214 miles
- 2014 – 47,619 miles
- 2013 – 46,038 miles
- 2012 – 44,720 miles
- 2011 – 40,106 miles
- 2010 – 36,076 miles
- 2009 – 32,314 miles
- 2008 – 29,398 miles
- 2007 – 26,150 miles
- 2006 – 23,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,868 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light on
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,868 miles (+129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 80,868 miles
- Test number
- 591738887301
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass80,739 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 80,739 miles
- Test number
- 942457532751
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail80,739 miles1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,739 miles
- Test number
- 296672299352
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working all lamps (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,739 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,739 miles
- Test number
- 254931921929
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail80,739 miles (+4,090)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,739 miles
- Test number
- 130486222217
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt issing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass76,649 miles (+8,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,649 miles
- Test number
- 871580837786
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,927 miles (+5,337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 67,927 miles
- Test number
- 822044634203
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,590 miles
- Test number
- 945757389973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,590 miles (+11,631)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,590 miles
- Test number
- 339797262372
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,959 miles (+1,745)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 50,959 miles
- Test number
- 446243464740
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,214 miles (+1,595)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,214 miles
- Test number
- 205311195443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,619 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 47,619 miles
- Test number
- 209545294107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail47,619 miles (+1,581)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,619 miles
- Test number
- 627705094194
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass46,038 miles (+1,318)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 46,038 miles
- Test number
- 586946293123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,720 miles (+4,614)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 44,720 miles
- Test number
- 986341182123
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHand brake cable outer skin corroded
- NoteN/S/R Road Spring incomplete but still functions
Pass40,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 40,106 miles
- Test number
- 925864971175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,106 miles (+4,030)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,106 miles
- Test number
- 386114171127
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Pass36,076 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 36,076 miles
- Test number
- 441905970139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,314 miles (+2,916)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,314 miles
- Test number
- 414194079113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 29,398 miles
- Test number
- 991403588148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,398 miles (+3,248)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,398 miles
- Test number
- 962313188148
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass26,150 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 26,150 miles
- Test number
- 933034287171
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass23,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,219 miles
- Test number
- 532900556160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y242 LJO
- Does Y242 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 LJO expired on 27 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 LJO?
- The MOT on Y242 LJO expired on 27 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 LJO done?
- Y242 LJO was recorded at 80,868 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
- Has Y242 LJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 LJO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y242 LJO 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 Y242 LJO find?
- Y242 LJO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; eml light on.
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