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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y257 JSGMOT history

Y257 JSG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

Y257 JSG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
128,152 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 JSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 JSG was last recorded at 128,152 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,410 miles · 1 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
742 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,152 miles
  • 2020 – 127,410 miles
  • 2017 – 125,111 miles
  • 2016 – 121,847 miles
  • 2011 – 119,708 miles
  • 2010 – 109,499 miles
  • 2009 – 97,224 miles
  • 2008 – 80,046 miles
  • 2007 – 63,953 miles
  • 2006 – 50,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,152 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,152 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,152 miles
    Test number
    950255766410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,410 miles (+2,299)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,410 miles
    Test number
    564846282267
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,111 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,111 miles
    Test number
    892846127265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail125,111 miles (+3,264)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,111 miles
    Test number
    396364196894
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass121,847 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    661547875111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass119,708 miles (+10,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    437296251357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,499 miles (+12,275)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    323934920393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,224 miles (+17,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,224 miles
    Test number
    643720339344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass80,046 miles (+16,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    484812238435
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass63,953 miles (+13,204)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    212972667109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    202605726198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    314735426179
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y257 JSG

Does Y257 JSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 JSG expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 JSG?
The MOT on Y257 JSG expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 JSG done?
Y257 JSG was recorded at 128,152 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has Y257 JSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 JSG has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on Y257 JSG 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 Y257 JSG find?
Y257 JSG passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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