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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y253 JPAMOT history

Y253 JPA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y253 JPA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,998 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 JPA was last recorded at 76,998 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,971 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,998 miles
  • 2025 – 75,056 miles
  • 2024 – 73,032 miles
  • 2023 – 70,684 miles
  • 2022 – 67,964 miles
  • 2021 – 65,286 miles
  • 2020 – 63,323 miles
  • 2019 – 61,292 miles
  • 2018 – 58,531 miles
  • 2017 – 56,030 miles
  • 2016 – 51,335 miles
  • 2015 – 44,445 miles
  • 2014 – 41,381 miles
  • 2013 – 38,258 miles
  • 2012 – 35,770 miles
  • 2011 – 33,899 miles
  • 2010 – 31,439 miles
  • 2009 – 27,675 miles
  • 2008 – 23,939 miles
  • 2007 – 19,356 miles
  • 2006 – 17,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,998 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,998 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    740461481995
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail76,971 miles (+1,915)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    420560470398
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass75,056 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    850764328616
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,056 miles (+2,024)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,056 miles
    Test number
    711081956695
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,032 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    215091507776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,021 miles (+2,337)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    883042890020
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,684 miles (+2,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,684 miles
    Test number
    424167133074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass67,964 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    163130582494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,286 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,286 miles
    Test number
    317265389899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,323 miles (+2,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,323 miles
    Test number
    557319738408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,292 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,292 miles
    Test number
    284809707515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,254 miles (+2,723)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    425185613706
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass58,531 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,531 miles
    Test number
    840985736383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    262874582851
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slight cracking

  15. Fail56,026 miles (+4,691)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,026 miles
    Test number
    355737136549
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slight cracking

  16. Pass51,335 miles (+6,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    928654874058
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass44,445 miles (+3,064)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,445 miles
    Test number
    528690515111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  18. Pass41,381 miles (+3,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    326275314179
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  19. Pass38,258 miles (+2,488)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    279551323173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre inner edge wearing
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  20. Pass35,770 miles (+1,871)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    336511222188
    • NoteO/s front tyre inner edge wearing
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin rusted

  21. Pass33,899 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,899 miles
    Test number
    988038711144
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass31,439 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,439 miles
    Test number
    924498310181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass27,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    412727119143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,675 miles (+3,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,675 miles
    Test number
    454857119156
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass23,939 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,939 miles
    Test number
    373721928118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,356 miles (+2,268)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,356 miles
    Test number
    824129687072
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  27. Pass17,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,088 miles
    Test number
    982621206150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 JPA

Does Y253 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 JPA is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 JPA?
The MOT on Y253 JPA is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 JPA done?
Y253 JPA was recorded at 76,998 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has Y253 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 JPA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 JPA 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 JPA find?
Y253 JPA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side skirt.

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