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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y276 EDJMOT history

Y276 EDJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y276 EDJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,959 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 EDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 EDJ was last recorded at 127,959 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,140 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,959 miles
  • 2025 – 127,140 miles
  • 2024 – 126,531 miles
  • 2023 – 125,756 miles
  • 2022 – 124,885 miles
  • 2021 – 123,663 miles
  • 2020 – 122,777 miles
  • 2019 – 121,671 miles
  • 2018 – 121,151 miles
  • 2017 – 120,479 miles
  • 2016 – 119,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,959 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,959 miles
    Test number
    274412742818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  2. Fail127,958 miles (+818)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,958 miles
    Test number
    969561936831
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  3. Pass127,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    343154964124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,140 miles (+609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    150492860434
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,531 miles (+775)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,531 miles
    Test number
    279482005340
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated spare wheel in boot (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,756 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,756 miles
    Test number
    261025104410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,885 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,885 miles
    Test number
    728301628160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,663 miles (+886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,663 miles
    Test number
    760328485757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,777 miles
    Test number
    559220132580
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail122,777 miles (+1,106)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,777 miles
    Test number
    477112310462
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass121,671 miles (+520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,671 miles
    Test number
    971234560753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension items slightly corroded.

  12. Pass121,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,151 miles
    Test number
    437731019517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension item's slightly corroded.

  13. Fail121,151 miles (+672)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,151 miles
    Test number
    661804252912
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension item's slightly corroded.

  14. Pass120,479 miles (+31)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,479 miles
    Test number
    767080625102
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from all joint from the CAT back (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySome suspension components slightly corroded

  15. Fail120,448 miles (+507)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,448 miles
    Test number
    272311259596
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner axle next to mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from all joint from the CAT back (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's rear outer surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySome suspension components slightly corroded

  16. Pass119,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    994213829724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,941 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    476485571977
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y276 EDJ

Does Y276 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y276 EDJ is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y276 EDJ?
The MOT on Y276 EDJ is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y276 EDJ done?
Y276 EDJ was recorded at 127,959 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 806 miles a year.
Has Y276 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 EDJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y276 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 Y276 EDJ find?
Y276 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 10 more.

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