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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y274 EDJMOT history

Y274 EDJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

Y274 EDJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
126,478 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 EDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 EDJ was last recorded at 126,478 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,340 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
2,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,478 miles
  • 2024 – 126,340 miles
  • 2023 – 126,284 miles
  • 2021 – 126,223 miles
  • 2020 – 126,107 miles
  • 2019 – 125,785 miles
  • 2018 – 124,872 miles
  • 2017 – 124,408 miles
  • 2016 – 124,029 miles
  • 2015 – 123,664 miles
  • 2014 – 123,208 miles
  • 2011 – 122,332 miles
  • 2010 – 121,156 miles
  • 2009 – 112,520 miles
  • 2008 – 97,479 miles
  • 2007 – 86,430 miles
  • 2006 – 74,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,478 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    303869592050
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail126,478 miles (+138)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,478 miles
    Test number
    579197750046
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass126,340 miles (+56)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,340 miles
    Test number
    515445770390
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass126,284 miles (+61)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    943555941809
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass126,223 miles (+116)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,223 miles
    Test number
    902471292756
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    156028781932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail126,107 miles (+322)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    794529846309
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    910158521866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail125,785 miles (+913)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    795563975071
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass124,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    441120211527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,872 miles (+464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,872 miles
    Test number
    456785810152
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass124,408 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,408 miles
    Test number
    255743141594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,029 miles
    Test number
    247184568032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,029 miles (+365)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,029 miles
    Test number
    348916947232
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass123,664 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,664 miles
    Test number
    617513015108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,208 miles (+876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,208 miles
    Test number
    229511104177
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass122,332 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,332 miles
    Test number
    399610221320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,156 miles (+8,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    543485800375
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass112,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    600464599294
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail112,520 miles (+15,041)3 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    980873999284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass97,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,479 miles
    Test number
    831087418365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,479 miles (+11,049)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,479 miles
    Test number
    173796418374
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  23. Pass86,430 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,430 miles
    Test number
    344029317472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    360878206457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 EDJ

Does Y274 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 EDJ expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 EDJ?
The MOT on Y274 EDJ expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 EDJ done?
Y274 EDJ was recorded at 126,478 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 2,798 miles a year.
Has Y274 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 EDJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y274 EDJ 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 Y274 EDJ find?
Y274 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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