Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y286 SJBMOT history
Y286 SJB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 61,247 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y286 SJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y286 SJB was last recorded at 61,247 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 61,217 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 1,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 61,247 miles
- 2024 – 61,217 miles
- 2023 – 61,214 miles
- 2022 – 61,141 miles
- 2021 – 60,817 miles
- 2020 – 60,694 miles
- 2019 – 59,085 miles
- 2018 – 57,260 miles
- 2017 – 55,237 miles
- 2016 – 53,655 miles
- 2015 – 51,161 miles
- 2014 – 47,558 miles
- 2013 – 45,232 miles
- 2012 – 42,253 miles
- 2011 – 40,073 miles
- 2010 – 38,475 miles
- 2009 – 36,742 miles
- 2008 – 33,050 miles
- 2007 – 29,503 miles
- 2006 – 27,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,247 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,247 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 61,247 miles
- Test number
- 567799750715
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,217 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 61,217 miles
- Test number
- 326675813188
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail61,216 miles (+2)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,216 miles
- Test number
- 671998549837
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,214 miles (+73)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 61,214 miles
- Test number
- 581930558402
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe bubbling under plastic sheath (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,141 miles (+324)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 61,141 miles
- Test number
- 995457174166
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass60,817 miles (+123)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 60,817 miles
- Test number
- 535020212833
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around forward mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,694 miles (+1,609)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 60,694 miles
- Test number
- 569604459253
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight perishing/cracking to all four tyres
Pass59,085 miles (+1,825)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,085 miles
- Test number
- 284413419084
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass57,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 57,260 miles
- Test number
- 230922873354
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Offside and nearside (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail57,258 miles (+2,021)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,258 miles
- Test number
- 345220699013
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Offside and nearside (2.5.B.2b)
Pass55,237 miles (+1,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,237 miles
- Test number
- 883051746822
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,655 miles (+2,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 53,655 miles
- Test number
- 677093574198
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass51,161 miles (+3,603)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,161 miles
- Test number
- 856871195017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,558 miles (+2,326)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 47,558 miles
- Test number
- 409384984049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 45,232 miles
- Test number
- 116533493412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,229 miles (+2,976)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,229 miles
- Test number
- 256443993001
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount brackets unwelded but exhaust secure
Pass42,253 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 42,253 miles
- Test number
- 279156182076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass40,073 miles (+1,598)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 40,073 miles
- Test number
- 565044191009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,475 miles (+1,733)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,475 miles
- Test number
- 284823700462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,742 miles (+3,692)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,742 miles
- Test number
- 272476809421
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront lower arm bushs slightly perished.
- NoteRear axle bushs perished and beginning to split.
Pass33,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 33,050 miles
- Test number
- 110757008135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,050 miles (+3,547)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,050 miles
- Test number
- 990907808156
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass29,503 miles (+2,324)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,503 miles
- Test number
- 562852907121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,179 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 27,179 miles
- Test number
- 550100806122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about Y286 SJB
- Does Y286 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 SJB is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y286 SJB?
- The MOT on Y286 SJB is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y286 SJB done?
- Y286 SJB was recorded at 61,247 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
- Has Y286 SJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y286 SJB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y286 SJB 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 SJB find?
- Y286 SJB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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