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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y281 JKWMOT history

Y281 JKW is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

Y281 JKW beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
95,031 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 JKW
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
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 JKW was last recorded at 95,031 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 3,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,928 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,103 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,031 miles
  • 2021 – 91,928 miles
  • 2020 – 85,754 miles
  • 2018 – 71,763 miles
  • 2017 – 53,580 miles
  • 2015 – 51,198 miles
  • 2014 – 49,224 miles
  • 2013 – 46,803 miles
  • 2012 – 45,002 miles
  • 2011 – 42,198 miles
  • 2010 – 39,348 miles
  • 2009 – 36,147 miles
  • 2008 – 33,860 miles
  • 2007 – 31,420 miles
  • 2006 – 28,528 miles
  • 2005 – 25,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,031 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of nearside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,031 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    139354945096
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass91,928 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    961912492674
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail91,925 miles (+6,171)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    488811592671
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front and centre mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,754 miles (+13,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    839307842611
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,763 miles (+18,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    832523482177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass53,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    506541829392
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail53,580 miles (+2,382)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    738423483701
    • DangerousFront coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass51,198 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    518175804058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,224 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    159486644311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,803 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,803 miles
    Test number
    448225243390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,002 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    255635642323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass42,198 miles (+2,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,198 miles
    Test number
    817929731375
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail39,348 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    392157240348
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass39,348 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    632087540386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,147 miles
    Test number
    452964149464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,147 miles (+2,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,147 miles
    Test number
    602164449332
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass33,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    464082858429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,860 miles (+2,440)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    744702458353
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass31,420 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,420 miles
    Test number
    872087547318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,528 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,528 miles
    Test number
    573262356364
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass28,528 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,528 miles
    Test number
    662212456330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,818 miles
    Test number
    582163755383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 JKW

Does Y281 JKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 JKW expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 JKW?
The MOT on Y281 JKW expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 JKW done?
Y281 JKW was recorded at 95,031 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has Y281 JKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 JKW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y281 JKW 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 Y281 JKW find?
Y281 JKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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