
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y253 JATMOT history
Y253 JAT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 229,294 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,584 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y253 JAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y253 JAT was last recorded at 229,294 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 4,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 225,085 miles · 9 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,209 miles
- Average per year
- 11,584 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 229,294 miles
- 2023 – 225,085 miles
- 2021 – 217,512 miles
- 2020 – 211,751 miles
- 2019 – 192,473 miles
- 2018 – 169,565 miles
- 2017 – 149,827 miles
- 2016 – 138,645 miles
- 2015 – 126,461 miles
- 2014 – 114,644 miles
- 2013 – 100,384 miles
- 2012 – 86,059 miles
- 2011 – 72,969 miles
- 2010 – 62,200 miles
- 2009 – 49,131 miles
- 2008 – 41,912 miles
- 2007 – 33,917 miles
- 2006 – 23,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened worn, excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing on suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 3mm tread (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.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail229,294 miles (+4,209)6 major5 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,294 miles
- Test number
- 477753475014
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened worn, excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing on suspension (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass225,085 miles (+30)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 225,085 miles
- Test number
- 277460382067
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail225,055 miles (+7,543)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,055 miles
- Test number
- 581665890581
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass217,512 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 217,512 miles
- Test number
- 277061310274
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail217,509 miles (+5,758)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,509 miles
- Test number
- 246605383438
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and pipe multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main rear joiner to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass211,751 miles (+19,278)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 211,751 miles
- Test number
- 608091016412
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,473 miles (+22,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 192,473 miles
- Test number
- 220509094151
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass169,565 miles (+19,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 169,565 miles
- Test number
- 688919815272
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,827 miles (+11,182)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,827 miles
- Test number
- 470787192656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,645 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 138,645 miles
- Test number
- 356734587855
- AdvisoryOffside Inner rack end
Fail138,641 miles (+12,180)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,641 miles
- Test number
- 368445941688
- DangerousFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner rack end
Pass126,461 miles (+11,817)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,461 miles
- Test number
- 957338225121
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass114,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 114,644 miles
- Test number
- 205298224167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,641 miles (+14,257)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,641 miles
- Test number
- 757898724166
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,384 miles (+14,325)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 100,384 miles
- Test number
- 219533733185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,059 miles (+13,090)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,059 miles
- Test number
- 478200512108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,969 miles (+151)9 advisories10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 72,969 miles
- Test number
- 487126131144
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount corroded and insecure
- NoteDrive belt cracked
- NoteEngine and sump guard covers fitted
- NoteFront brake discs worn,corroded and pitted
- NoteFront sub frame lightly corroded
- NoteFront suspension units lightly corroded
- NoteNearside front door damaged
- NoteNearside of vehicle scratched
- NoteRear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
- NoteStone chip in nearside headlamp glass
Fail72,818 miles (+10,618)7 failures9 advisories10 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,818 miles
- Test number
- 658311531186
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount corroded and insecure
- NoteDrive belt cracked
- NoteEngine and sump guard covers fitted
- NoteFront brake discs worn,corroded and pitted
- NoteFront sub frame lightly corroded
- NoteFront suspension units lightly corroded
- NoteNearside front door damaged
- NoteNearside of vehicle scratched
- NoteRear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
- NoteStone chip in nearside headlamp glass
Pass62,200 miles (+13,069)1 advisory9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 62,200 miles
- Test number
- 690282130199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner edges and lipped
- NoteFront number plate faded
- NoteFuel tank straps starting to corrode
- NoteOffside front door damaged
- NotePlastic sump cover fitted at time of test
- NoteRear axle beam corroded
- NoteRear bumper damaged
- NoteStone chip in nearside head light glass
- NoteStone chips in screen
Pass49,131 miles (+7,219)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,131 miles
- Test number
- 250202539477
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
Pass41,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,912 miles
- Test number
- 281379618414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,912 miles (+7,995)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,912 miles
- Test number
- 242449418132
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass33,917 miles (+10,260)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,917 miles
- Test number
- 613981137151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,657 miles
- Test number
- 324836636177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,657 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,657 miles
- Test number
- 752146236136
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y253 JAT
- Does Y253 JAT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y253 JAT expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y253 JAT?
- The MOT on Y253 JAT expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y253 JAT done?
- Y253 JAT was recorded at 229,294 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 11,584 miles a year.
- Has Y253 JAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y253 JAT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y253 JAT 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 Y253 JAT find?
- Y253 JAT failed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 6 major defects, 5 minor defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (chalked), and 16 more.
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