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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y249 DDJMOT history

Y249 DDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

Y249 DDJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
114,234 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 DDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 DDJ was last recorded at 114,234 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,231 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,234 miles
  • 2023 – 110,784 miles
  • 2022 – 107,868 miles
  • 2021 – 104,849 miles
  • 2020 – 103,825 miles
  • 2019 – 101,690 miles
  • 2018 – 99,333 miles
  • 2017 – 97,442 miles
  • 2016 – 94,362 miles
  • 2015 – 90,743 miles
  • 2014 – 86,615 miles
  • 2013 – 82,883 miles
  • 2012 – 78,492 miles
  • 2011 – 73,876 miles
  • 2010 – 69,483 miles
  • 2009 – 64,327 miles
  • 2008 – 57,986 miles
  • 2007 – 52,630 miles
  • 2006 – 42,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension partsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,234 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    300079071434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

  2. Fail114,231 miles (+3,447)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,231 miles
    Test number
    581074458495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,784 miles (+2,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    437384344431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

  4. Pass107,868 miles (+3,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,868 miles
    Test number
    486213041953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

  5. Pass104,849 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    178975765988
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over

  6. Fail104,847 miles (+1,022)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    729031251066
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over

  7. Pass103,825 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,825 miles
    Test number
    882972921798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,820 miles (+2,130)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,820 miles
    Test number
    557972945654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,690 miles (+2,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,690 miles
    Test number
    357898414317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,333 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    535295238848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,320 miles (+1,878)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    222288538981
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass97,442 miles (+3,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    808659819769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass94,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    649892497871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,326 miles (+3,583)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    473073255046
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass90,743 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    562201329521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,615 miles (+3,732)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    719576244207
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
    • NoteEngime management light on

  17. Pass82,883 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,883 miles
    Test number
    707146043200
    • NoteCentre exhaust has slight leak of gases
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Fail82,882 miles (+4,390)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,882 miles
    Test number
    587076043231
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust has slight leak of gases
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteHandbrake lever has long travel
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Pass78,492 miles (+4,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    366958442210
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn out

  20. Pass73,876 miles (+4,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    805145441239
    • NoteO/srear slighty distorted tyre is 8years old

  21. Fail69,483 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,483 miles
    Test number
    412726540234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Pass69,483 miles (+5,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,483 miles
    Test number
    604786540235
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass64,327 miles (+6,341)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    401566749260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake aslong travel

  24. Pass57,986 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    482301648202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,027 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    922416348083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,026 miles (+3,396)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    194702648014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass52,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    584027847247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,630 miles (+10,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    803916047246
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  29. Pass42,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    270285616258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,417 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    800088006211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y249 DDJ

Does Y249 DDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 DDJ expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 DDJ?
The MOT on Y249 DDJ expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 DDJ done?
Y249 DDJ was recorded at 114,234 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has Y249 DDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 DDJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y249 DDJ 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 Y249 DDJ find?
Y249 DDJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general corrosion to underbody and suspension parts.

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