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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y253 NJBMOT history

Y253 NJB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

Y253 NJB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,884 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 NJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 NJB was last recorded at 78,884 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,859 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,884 miles
  • 2025 – 78,624 miles
  • 2024 – 78,156 miles
  • 2023 – 77,631 miles
  • 2022 – 77,225 miles
  • 2021 – 76,974 miles
  • 2020 – 76,784 miles
  • 2019 – 76,405 miles
  • 2018 – 76,284 miles
  • 2017 – 76,046 miles
  • 2016 – 75,652 miles
  • 2015 – 74,664 miles
  • 2014 – 73,561 miles
  • 2013 – 72,629 miles
  • 2012 – 72,223 miles
  • 2011 – 71,647 miles
  • 2010 – 70,872 miles
  • 2009 – 70,221 miles
  • 2008 – 68,426 miles
  • 2007 – 68,396 miles
  • 2006 – 61,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,884 miles
  • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar touches subframe.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,884 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    838746719856
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar touches subframe.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail78,859 miles (+235)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    854696251680
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar touches subframe.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass78,624 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    490122440237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,156 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    536713180000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,631 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,631 miles
    Test number
    225321611362
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass77,225 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,225 miles
    Test number
    145510409702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,974 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,974 miles
    Test number
    261305808609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,784 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    162205703866
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  9. Pass76,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    740894309057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,404 miles (+120)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    440705394770
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass76,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    914319885769
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail76,284 miles (+238)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    463976099300
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass76,046 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,046 miles
    Test number
    349279216595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,652 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    227511726768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,664 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    537121145025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,561 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    666923944007
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass73,561 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    935713744049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,629 miles
    Test number
    345795733039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,628 miles (+405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    238185133035
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  20. Pass72,223 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    438849332059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,647 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,647 miles
    Test number
    445817041059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,872 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    930169630036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,221 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    871311949078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,426 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,426 miles
    Test number
    874552348088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass68,396 miles (+7,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    591996147034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass61,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    631149146092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 NJB

Does Y253 NJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 NJB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 NJB?
The MOT on Y253 NJB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 NJB done?
Y253 NJB was recorded at 78,884 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 889 miles a year.
Has Y253 NJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 NJB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 NJB 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 NJB find?
Y253 NJB passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar touches subframe.; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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