Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y285 JKWMOT history
Y285 JKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 210,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 210,638 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,350 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y285 JKW
- 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
- 1 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y285 JKW was last recorded at 210,638 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 210,638 miles · 16 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,350 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 210,638 miles
- 2023 – 207,291 miles
- 2022 – 201,145 miles
- 2021 – 194,979 miles
- 2020 – 190,515 miles
- 2019 – 183,032 miles
- 2018 – 178,191 miles
- 2017 – 175,080 miles
- 2016 – 170,033 miles
- 2014 – 153,166 miles
- 2013 – 140,209 miles
- 2012 – 131,656 miles
- 2011 – 119,344 miles
- 2010 – 112,599 miles
- 2009 – 100,871 miles
- 2008 – 93,506 miles
- 2007 – 84,840 miles
- 2006 – 74,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,638 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Osf track rod end gaiter deterioating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear brakes slighly uneven [rbt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,638 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 210,638 miles
- Test number
- 909462092867
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Fail210,638 miles (+3,347)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,638 miles
- Test number
- 499393157846
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,291 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 207,291 miles
- Test number
- 426128529209
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail207,291 miles (+6,146)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,291 miles
- Test number
- 571814396435
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass201,145 miles (+6,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 201,145 miles
- Test number
- 950057837093
- 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))
Pass194,979 miles (+4,464)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 194,979 miles
- Test number
- 856623345592
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorating
Pass190,515 miles (+28)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 190,515 miles
- Test number
- 822073801656
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryOsf track rod end gaiter deterioating
- AdvisoryRear brakes slighly uneven [rbt
- AdvisorySlight play through steering
Fail190,487 miles (+7,455)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,487 miles
- Test number
- 544215697870
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryOsf track rod end gaiter deterioating
- AdvisoryRear brakes slighly uneven [rbt
- AdvisorySlight play through steering
Pass183,032 miles (+4,841)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 183,032 miles
- Test number
- 903923306478
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass178,191 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 178,191 miles
- Test number
- 496142659086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail178,191 miles (+3,111)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,191 miles
- Test number
- 463783298354
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very cracked (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass175,080 miles (+5,047)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 175,080 miles
- Test number
- 572212766318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,033 miles (+16,867)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 170,033 miles
- Test number
- 626928394531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass153,166 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 153,166 miles
- Test number
- 859441634381
- NoteAdv all four road springs corroded!
Fail153,166 miles (+12,957)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,166 miles
- Test number
- 566501834392
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdv all four road springs corroded!
Pass140,209 miles (+8,553)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 140,209 miles
- Test number
- 617208833361
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass131,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 131,656 miles
- Test number
- 807572762301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,656 miles (+5,621)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,656 miles
- Test number
- 696052562382
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass126,035 miles (+73)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 126,035 miles
- Test number
- 496384552031
- NoteExhaust front pipe deteriorated and has minor leaks
Fail125,962 miles (+6,618)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,962 miles
- Test number
- 779093252097
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust front pipe deteriorated and has minor leaks
Pass119,344 miles (+6,745)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 119,344 miles
- Test number
- 817501341064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 112,599 miles
- Test number
- 942360050056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,599 miles (+11,728)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,599 miles
- Test number
- 193660750470
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass100,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 100,871 miles
- Test number
- 970717239021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,871 miles (+7,365)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,871 miles
- Test number
- 420397139075
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fail93,506 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,506 miles
- Test number
- 611627558083
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass93,506 miles (+8,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 93,506 miles
- Test number
- 691467058080
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass84,840 miles (+10,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 84,840 miles
- Test number
- 170624157012
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,261 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 74,261 miles
- Test number
- 742128956095
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about Y285 JKW
- Does Y285 JKW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y285 JKW expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y285 JKW?
- The MOT on Y285 JKW expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y285 JKW done?
- Y285 JKW was recorded at 210,638 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
- Has Y285 JKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y285 JKW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y285 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 Y285 JKW find?
- Y285 JKW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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