Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y281 PURMOT history
Y281 PUR is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 252,528 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 252,528 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,845 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 PUR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 PUR was last recorded at 252,528 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 250,817 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,711 miles
- Average per year
- 8,845 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,528 miles
- 2025 – 250,817 miles
- 2024 – 248,804 miles
- 2023 – 245,753 miles
- 2022 – 240,351 miles
- 2021 – 237,510 miles
- 2020 – 233,299 miles
- 2019 – 228,122 miles
- 2018 – 219,169 miles
- 2017 – 209,774 miles
- 2016 – 200,184 miles
- 2015 – 190,543 miles
- 2014 – 178,010 miles
- 2013 – 166,301 miles
- 2012 – 153,562 miles
- 2011 – 141,448 miles
- 2010 – 128,675 miles
- 2009 – 115,530 miles
- 2008 – 101,856 miles
- 2007 – 90,355 miles
- 2006 – 80,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,528 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,528 miles (+1,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 252,528 miles
- Test number
- 261959227409
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass250,817 miles (+2,013)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 250,817 miles
- Test number
- 148753725176
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass248,804 miles (+3,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 248,804 miles
- Test number
- 827686017966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass245,753 miles (+5,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 245,753 miles
- Test number
- 236144497040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass240,351 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 240,351 miles
- Test number
- 184339138426
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen wiper blade defective
Pass237,510 miles (+4,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 237,510 miles
- Test number
- 385316263261
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass233,299 miles (+5,177)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 233,299 miles
- Test number
- 942295178252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,122 miles (+8,953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 228,122 miles
- Test number
- 552790920014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass219,169 miles (+9,395)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 219,169 miles
- Test number
- 904055511181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass209,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 209,774 miles
- Test number
- 444635482121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,774 miles (+9,590)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,774 miles
- Test number
- 219574781868
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass200,184 miles (+9,641)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 200,184 miles
- Test number
- 581174422688
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass190,543 miles (+12,533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 190,543 miles
- Test number
- 549610785119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass178,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 178,010 miles
- Test number
- 355038674128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,010 miles (+11,709)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,010 miles
- Test number
- 926438874108
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass166,301 miles (+12,739)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 166,301 miles
- Test number
- 875417773100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass153,562 miles (+12,114)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 153,562 miles
- Test number
- 135713272155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 141,448 miles
- Test number
- 227460781489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,448 miles (+12,773)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,448 miles
- Test number
- 996870481145
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBOTH SEALS ARE DAMAGED
Pass128,675 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 128,675 miles
- Test number
- 344533080105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,672 miles (+13,142)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,672 miles
- Test number
- 704382280118
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass115,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 115,530 miles
- Test number
- 312443489165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,528 miles (+13,672)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,528 miles
- Test number
- 292533289434
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteO/S/R AND N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER COVERS BROKEN
Pass101,856 miles (+11,501)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 101,856 miles
- Test number
- 472436688118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,355 miles (+10,347)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 90,355 miles
- Test number
- 353055987100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 80,008 miles
- Test number
- 881706286107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,008 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,008 miles
- Test number
- 274296186184
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about Y281 PUR
- Does Y281 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 PUR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 PUR?
- The MOT on Y281 PUR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 PUR done?
- Y281 PUR was recorded at 252,528 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,845 miles a year.
- Has Y281 PUR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 PUR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on Y281 PUR 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 PUR find?
- Y281 PUR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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