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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y286 JNKMOT history

Y286 JNK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

Y286 JNK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,430 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 JNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 JNK was last recorded at 62,430 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,783 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,647 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,430 miles
  • 2025 – 57,783 miles
  • 2024 – 57,300 miles
  • 2023 – 53,337 miles
  • 2022 – 45,127 miles
  • 2021 – 44,021 miles
  • 2020 – 41,995 miles
  • 2019 – 41,109 miles
  • 2018 – 40,174 miles
  • 2017 – 38,899 miles
  • 2016 – 37,248 miles
  • 2015 – 33,539 miles
  • 2014 – 29,143 miles
  • 2013 – 23,690 miles
  • 2012 – 17,239 miles
  • 2011 – 16,688 miles
  • 2010 – 15,991 miles
  • 2009 – 15,039 miles
  • 2008 – 13,993 miles
  • 2006 – 10,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,430 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    6050277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,783 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,783 miles
    Test number
    4704961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,300 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    3434142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,337 miles (+8,210)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    707730015967
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass45,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    638092613372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,127 miles (+1,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,127 miles
    Test number
    553937073880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,021 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    964615970391
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail44,008 miles (+2,013)2 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    760196940640
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,995 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    247752579477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,109 miles (+935)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    864511790638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle lightly corroded

  11. Pass40,174 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,174 miles
    Test number
    122261739834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,899 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    775033833931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,248 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    592966880034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass33,539 miles (+4,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,539 miles
    Test number
    446565855152
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass29,143 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    459936654195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,690 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,690 miles
    Test number
    968775553159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,239 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,239 miles
    Test number
    336313062113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,688 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,688 miles
    Test number
    488176591010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,991 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,991 miles
    Test number
    490729980022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,039 miles (+1,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,039 miles
    Test number
    702684889084
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,993 miles (+2,995)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,993 miles
    Test number
    463461698090
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear brake bind slightly

  22. Pass10,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,998 miles
    Test number
    631989376116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 JNK

Does Y286 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 JNK is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y286 JNK?
The MOT on Y286 JNK is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y286 JNK done?
Y286 JNK was recorded at 62,430 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has Y286 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 JNK has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y286 JNK 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 Y286 JNK find?
Y286 JNK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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