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Audi TT

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y261 VJWMOT history

Y261 VJW is a silver petrol Audi TT first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 156,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

Y261 VJW silver Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
156,198 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 VJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 VJW was last recorded at 156,198 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,196 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,198 miles
  • 2024 – 154,088 miles
  • 2023 – 153,879 miles
  • 2022 – 152,976 miles
  • 2021 – 152,053 miles
  • 2020 – 150,974 miles
  • 2019 – 149,337 miles
  • 2018 – 147,621 miles
  • 2017 – 145,611 miles
  • 2016 – 143,108 miles
  • 2015 – 139,835 miles
  • 2014 – 135,960 miles
  • 2013 – 123,944 miles
  • 2012 – 114,213 miles
  • 2011 – 109,778 miles
  • 2009 – 92,226 miles
  • 2008 – 85,840 miles
  • 2007 – 77,665 miles
  • 2006 – 72,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,198 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,198 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,198 miles
    Test number
    348234105473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,196 miles (+2,108)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,196 miles
    Test number
    426276408014
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,088 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    199773171274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,073 miles (+194)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    989688352772
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,879 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    429904286202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail153,822 miles (+846)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,822 miles
    Test number
    965789151380
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,976 miles
    Test number
    832380298063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail152,976 miles (+923)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,976 miles
    Test number
    468257987846
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,053 miles
    Test number
    949907972059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,053 miles (+1,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,053 miles
    Test number
    311055895191
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass150,974 miles (+1,637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    150,974 miles
    Test number
    997078900566
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,337 miles (+1,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,337 miles
    Test number
    818115732909
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer cv boots slight cracking

  13. Pass147,621 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,621 miles
    Test number
    793738185335
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nick on side wall tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryWhite furring on brake pipes

  14. Fail147,619 miles (+2,008)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,619 miles
    Test number
    171864243026
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nick on side wall tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryWhite furring on brake pipes

  15. Pass145,611 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,611 miles
    Test number
    832483420097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,108 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,108 miles
    Test number
    865603305363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,835 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,835 miles
    Test number
    245721105449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,806 miles (+3,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,806 miles
    Test number
    396648095095
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass135,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,960 miles
    Test number
    717155814135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail135,960 miles (+5)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,960 miles
    Test number
    206625704488
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail135,955 miles (+12,011)12 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    505879994097
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges (235/25zr19 91W)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has a cut in sidewall but not too ply or cords
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R inner arch lining sign that wheel been catching but not at time of the test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass123,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,944 miles
    Test number
    405698393027
    • NoteM.I.L light on dash

  23. Fail123,944 miles (+9,731)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,944 miles
    Test number
    799015993080
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass114,213 miles (+4,435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    858559472038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBelly panel fitted
    • NoteOs number plate bulb tapped and came on

  25. Pass109,778 miles (+17,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,778 miles
    Test number
    888102311073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass92,226 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,226 miles
    Test number
    503187309365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,101 miles (+6,261)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    980423109330
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass85,840 miles (+8,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,840 miles
    Test number
    520668388219
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass77,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,665 miles
    Test number
    360477577448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Fail77,665 miles (+5,391)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,665 miles
    Test number
    981537177266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  31. Pass72,274 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    303075776297
    • NoteCondition of nearside cv boot BORDERLINE

Questions about Y261 VJW

Does Y261 VJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 VJW is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y261 VJW?
The MOT on Y261 VJW is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 VJW done?
Y261 VJW was recorded at 156,198 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has Y261 VJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 VJW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 VJW 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 VJW find?
Y261 VJW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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