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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y274 LJOMOT history

Y274 LJO is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

Y274 LJO beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
171,269 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 LJO was last recorded at 171,269 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,970 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
7,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,269 miles
  • 2022 – 158,099 miles
  • 2021 – 136,833 miles
  • 2020 – 129,481 miles
  • 2019 – 120,668 miles
  • 2018 – 111,644 miles
  • 2017 – 102,461 miles
  • 2016 – 91,917 miles
  • 2015 – 85,636 miles
  • 2014 – 82,488 miles
  • 2013 – 77,678 miles
  • 2012 – 72,335 miles
  • 2011 – 66,167 miles
  • 2010 – 62,248 miles
  • 2009 – 55,337 miles
  • 2008 – 48,599 miles
  • 2007 – 43,199 miles
  • 2006 – 38,395 miles
  • 2005 – 32,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,269 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,269 miles (+299)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,269 miles
    Test number
    941593008061
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,970 miles (+12,871)1 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,970 miles
    Test number
    448315059393
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,099 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,099 miles
    Test number
    878375506654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,057 miles (+21,224)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,057 miles
    Test number
    489875974665
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  5. Pass136,833 miles (+7,352)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,833 miles
    Test number
    483098532453
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass129,481 miles (+8,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,481 miles
    Test number
    440164040199
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,668 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,668 miles
    Test number
    750036444146
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,650 miles (+9,006)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,650 miles
    Test number
    148178043390
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,644 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,644 miles
    Test number
    540564365280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing low and tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail111,644 miles (+9,183)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,644 miles
    Test number
    128932795657
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing low and tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,461 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    689130716304
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail101,924 miles (+10,007)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,924 miles
    Test number
    752160107685
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass91,917 miles (+6,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,917 miles
    Test number
    690823027027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside of windscreen damaged

  14. Pass85,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,636 miles
    Test number
    315196771392
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on?

  15. Fail85,636 miles (+3,148)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,636 miles
    Test number
    866550258771
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on?

  16. Pass82,488 miles (+55)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,488 miles
    Test number
    747379874246
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail82,433 miles (+4,755)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    716386174218
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light indicates fault
    • NoteIntermittent rough idle

  18. Pass77,678 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    795957573296
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on?
    • NoteNearside front tyre,wearing low on inner edge.

  19. Fail77,678 miles (+5,343)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    516257373209
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on?
    • NoteNearside front tyre,wearing low on inner edge.

  20. Pass72,335 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    339312782424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,167 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    826770381253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,248 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,248 miles
    Test number
    322110480205
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCat convertor heat shield, is hanging loose.
    • NoteEngine management light is on!

  23. Pass62,248 miles (+6,911)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,248 miles
    Test number
    972070180231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCat convertor heat shield, is hanging loose.
    • NoteEngine management light is on!

  24. Pass55,337 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    282195369285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,599 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    112775478295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,199 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    152593967256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,395 miles (+6,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    202846976275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass32,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    874346865258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 LJO

Does Y274 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 LJO expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 LJO?
The MOT on Y274 LJO expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 LJO done?
Y274 LJO was recorded at 171,269 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 7,670 miles a year.
Has Y274 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 LJO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y274 LJO 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 LJO find?
Y274 LJO passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust mounting defective; engine management lamp illuminated, and 11 more.

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