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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y261 JPAMOT history

Y261 JPA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

Y261 JPA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,850 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 JPA was last recorded at 76,850 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,850 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,850 miles
  • 2025 – 71,752 miles
  • 2024 – 69,134 miles
  • 2023 – 64,862 miles
  • 2022 – 60,808 miles
  • 2021 – 57,173 miles
  • 2020 – 53,656 miles
  • 2019 – 51,513 miles
  • 2017 – 51,427 miles
  • 2016 – 49,224 miles
  • 2014 – 41,435 miles
  • 2013 – 39,188 miles
  • 2012 – 37,951 miles
  • 2011 – 36,304 miles
  • 2009 – 32,217 miles
  • 2008 – 28,460 miles
  • 2007 – 24,531 miles
  • 2006 – 19,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,850 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rodRecorded 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All suspension components have been under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front suspension components corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    300267023265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rod

  2. Fail76,850 miles (+5,098)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    716660499284
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside track rod

  3. Pass71,752 miles (+2,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    179422393480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass69,134 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    795236103839
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail69,134 miles (+4,272)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    668845089037
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass64,862 miles (+4,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    613613274562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass60,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    136444417493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have been under sealed

  8. Fail60,808 miles (+3,635)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    403071891467
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have been under sealed

  9. Pass57,173 miles (+3,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,173 miles
    Test number
    633348323821
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass53,656 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    303437591801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear beam slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail53,656 miles (+2,143)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    709784830046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear beam slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    465409650041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,513 miles (+86)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    126673657317
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass51,427 miles (+2,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    644276246704
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre(s) inner edge worn

  15. Pass49,224 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    233042242390
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corrosion

  16. Fail49,219 miles (+7,784)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    480971735101
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corrosion

  17. Pass41,435 miles (+2,247)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    206741044464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount deteriorated

  18. Pass39,188 miles (+1,237)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    339844263129
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear brake slight bind
    • NoteRear subframe bushes deteriorated

  19. Pass37,951 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    497628362148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,304 miles (+4,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    778329261104
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to split

  21. Pass32,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    984527249101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,217 miles (+3,757)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,217 miles
    Test number
    883336649167
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • DangerousBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass28,460 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    242262148452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,531 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,531 miles
    Test number
    622566347151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,996 miles
    Test number
    941084746182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y261 JPA

Does Y261 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 JPA is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 JPA?
The MOT on Y261 JPA is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 JPA done?
Y261 JPA was recorded at 76,850 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,806 miles a year.
Has Y261 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 JPA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y261 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 Y261 JPA find?
Y261 JPA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; slight play in nearside track rod.

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