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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y271 JPAMOT history

Y271 JPA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 92,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

Y271 JPA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,484 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 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 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 JPA was last recorded at 92,484 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,475 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,484 miles
  • 2024 – 90,869 miles
  • 2023 – 90,536 miles
  • 2022 – 90,165 miles
  • 2021 – 86,880 miles
  • 2020 – 85,814 miles
  • 2019 – 84,412 miles
  • 2018 – 82,766 miles
  • 2017 – 79,995 miles
  • 2016 – 76,211 miles
  • 2015 – 72,830 miles
  • 2014 – 70,976 miles
  • 2013 – 69,639 miles
  • 2012 – 67,940 miles
  • 2011 – 65,149 miles
  • 2010 – 59,661 miles
  • 2009 – 56,712 miles
  • 2008 – 54,096 miles
  • 2007 – 50,682 miles
  • 2006 – 48,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,484 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass is damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Axle is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,484 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    257997300901
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass is damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail92,475 miles (+1,606)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,475 miles
    Test number
    982513393911
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass90,869 miles (+333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,869 miles
    Test number
    139319175539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes
    • AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle

  4. Pass90,536 miles (+371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    301045192203
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNS door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind both rear wheels

  5. Pass90,165 miles (+3,285)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    517726243850
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cover is missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror glass slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass86,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    622990718415
    • AdvisoryDoor mirrors slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail86,880 miles (+1,066)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    388376144503
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDoor mirrors slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass85,814 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    838825211976
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail85,814 miles (+1,402)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,814 miles
    Test number
    398636004739
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass84,412 miles (+1,646)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    692496340740
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass82,766 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    421514255461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,995 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    656905497434
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriated

  13. Fail79,994 miles (+3,783)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    772331322792
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both front top mounts

  14. Pass76,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    942430020156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,211 miles (+3,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    737099770827
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass72,830 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,830 miles
    Test number
    968644435119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail72,828 miles (+1,852)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    279973635175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass70,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    207172834453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail70,976 miles (+1,337)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    289142534187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,639 miles (+1,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    877680133122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    995901832103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,940 miles (+2,791)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    809200532186
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass65,149 miles (+5,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,149 miles
    Test number
    646262631158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass59,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    100444530157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,661 miles (+2,949)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    204003930113
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass56,712 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,712 miles
    Test number
    582239829156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAccident damage to nearside rear wheel arch

  27. Fail56,698 miles (+2,602)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,698 miles
    Test number
    632909429134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAccident damage to nearside rear wheel arch

  28. Pass54,096 miles (+3,414)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,096 miles
    Test number
    764008128123
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges of tread and tyres worn low
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  29. Pass50,682 miles (+1,993)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    912834527186
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  30. Pass48,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,689 miles
    Test number
    811933126156
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y271 JPA

Does Y271 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 JPA is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y271 JPA?
The MOT on Y271 JPA is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 JPA done?
Y271 JPA was recorded at 92,484 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has Y271 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 JPA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y271 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 Y271 JPA find?
Y271 JPA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside wing mirror glass is damaged; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; rear axle is corroded, and 1 more.

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