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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y247 JBMMOT history

Y247 JBM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

Y247 JBM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
86,416 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 JBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y247 JBM was last recorded at 86,416 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 2,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,939 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,477 miles
Average per year
2,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,416 miles
  • 2024 – 83,939 miles
  • 2023 – 80,950 miles
  • 2022 – 78,310 miles
  • 2021 – 77,106 miles
  • 2020 – 75,296 miles
  • 2018 – 72,963 miles
  • 2017 – 68,691 miles
  • 2015 – 66,333 miles
  • 2014 – 64,658 miles
  • 2013 – 62,419 miles
  • 2012 – 60,409 miles
  • 2011 – 58,054 miles
  • 2010 – 54,218 miles
  • 2009 – 50,516 miles
  • 2008 – 46,742 miles
  • 2007 – 42,714 miles
  • 2006 – 36,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,416 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,416 miles (+2,477)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    967944109256
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,939 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    601245001009
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,932 miles (+2,982)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    977729756119
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,950 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    275624624037
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,310 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    818019133879
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  6. Fail78,310 miles (+1,204)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    609184863492
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  7. Pass77,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    824020894427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,012 miles (+1,716)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    455017063650
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  9. Pass75,296 miles (+2,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    210011250897
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brakes efficiency only just met at minimum 16%. Requires attention

  10. Pass72,963 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    786905141072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,928 miles (+2,038)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    578354517692
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,890 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    446130823522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,691 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,691 miles
    Test number
    478497532371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,683 miles (+2,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    331591032517
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test central & offside lower

  15. Pass66,333 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    670388913698
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,658 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,658 miles
    Test number
    268543044307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,419 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    736552113313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,409 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,409 miles
    Test number
    419099732491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Fail60,401 miles (+2,347)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    556758232320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass58,054 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,054 miles
    Test number
    728604331330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass54,218 miles (+3,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,218 miles
    Test number
    564033110342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass50,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    274707929391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail50,516 miles (+3,774)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    572637629391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass46,742 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    450888338481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,714 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,714 miles
    Test number
    412487737447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    543419926102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y247 JBM

Does Y247 JBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y247 JBM expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y247 JBM?
The MOT on Y247 JBM expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y247 JBM done?
Y247 JBM was recorded at 86,416 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 2,660 miles a year.
Has Y247 JBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 JBM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y247 JBM 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 Y247 JBM find?
Y247 JBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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