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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y273 PWJMOT history

Y273 PWJ is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

Y273 PWJ beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
161,334 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 PWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 PWJ was last recorded at 161,334 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 23,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,665 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
23,669 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,334 miles
  • 2023 – 137,665 miles
  • 2022 – 135,229 miles
  • 2021 – 132,624 miles
  • 2020 – 130,110 miles
  • 2019 – 128,268 miles
  • 2018 – 124,812 miles
  • 2017 – 121,525 miles
  • 2016 – 117,131 miles
  • 2015 – 110,036 miles
  • 2014 – 101,644 miles
  • 2013 – 92,855 miles
  • 2012 – 87,145 miles
  • 2011 – 84,602 miles
  • 2010 – 81,542 miles
  • 2009 – 75,645 miles
  • 2008 – 69,537 miles
  • 2007 – 66,869 miles
  • 2006 – 56,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,334 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing wear/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes showing signs of wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,334 miles (+23,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,334 miles
    Test number
    481305210013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,665 miles (+2,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    898912755277
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,229 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,229 miles
    Test number
    268517181700
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing wear/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,223 miles (+2,599)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,223 miles
    Test number
    798533495979
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing wear/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,624 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,624 miles
    Test number
    310550830870
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,622 miles (+2,512)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,622 miles
    Test number
    159033775332
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,110 miles (+1,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    360918089479
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    706628410899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail128,268 miles (+3,456)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    420471341086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,812 miles (+3,287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,812 miles
    Test number
    730807660212
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass121,525 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    186332759365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass117,131 miles (+7,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    837120015599
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat (7.1.2)

  13. Pass110,036 miles (+8,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    258701785160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,644 miles (+8,789)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,644 miles
    Test number
    905846484037
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge req tracking cheking

  15. Pass92,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    826540883053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,855 miles (+5,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    969750483009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass87,145 miles (+2,543)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    486742282085
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNsr tyre is perished

  18. Pass84,602 miles (+3,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    399351381026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,542 miles (+5,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    144106970136
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass75,645 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    800960379192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,537 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    264592678467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,869 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    584553177137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Fail66,869 miles (+10,751)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    713693977118
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  24. Pass56,118 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    711984076166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle bushes wearing

Questions about Y273 PWJ

Does Y273 PWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 PWJ expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 PWJ?
The MOT on Y273 PWJ expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 PWJ done?
Y273 PWJ was recorded at 161,334 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has Y273 PWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 PWJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y273 PWJ 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 Y273 PWJ find?
Y273 PWJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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