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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y289 JAUMOT history

Y289 JAU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

Y289 JAU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,010 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 JAU was last recorded at 104,010 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,737 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
3,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,010 miles
  • 2025 – 103,737 miles
  • 2024 – 102,105 miles
  • 2023 – 100,481 miles
  • 2022 – 98,957 miles
  • 2021 – 97,166 miles
  • 2020 – 96,439 miles
  • 2019 – 96,166 miles
  • 2018 – 95,685 miles
  • 2017 – 95,119 miles
  • 2016 – 94,282 miles
  • 2015 – 93,283 miles
  • 2014 – 92,621 miles
  • 2013 – 91,572 miles
  • 2012 – 87,351 miles
  • 2011 – 82,545 miles
  • 2010 – 79,163 miles
  • 2009 – 72,608 miles
  • 2008 – 64,056 miles
  • 2007 – 53,577 miles
  • 2006 – 40,424 miles
  • 2005 – 24,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,010 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    403436537782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,010 miles (+273)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,010 miles
    Test number
    650492714745
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    427062771873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail103,737 miles (+1,632)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    112863389612
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,105 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    447083828435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,481 miles (+1,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,481 miles
    Test number
    224943191454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,957 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,957 miles
    Test number
    488721890236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,166 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,166 miles
    Test number
    849116628993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,439 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,439 miles
    Test number
    341328858947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering articulated joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,166 miles
    Test number
    204376342306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail96,166 miles (+481)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,166 miles
    Test number
    340409968650
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass95,685 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    358190800765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    842609686418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail95,119 miles (+837)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    600557840454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass94,282 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,282 miles
    Test number
    359935091004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail93,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    296261115283
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  17. Pass93,283 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    977181815201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,621 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    288763414276
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail92,619 miles (+1,047)1 failure4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    195012914211
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass91,572 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    129403913248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,351 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,351 miles
    Test number
    498564182171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,545 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    865298951133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,163 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    103751930191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,159 miles (+6,551)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    282550930413
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass72,608 miles (+8,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    140638369129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,056 miles (+10,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,056 miles
    Test number
    762488668162
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass53,577 miles (+13,153)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,577 miles
    Test number
    580155167163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,424 miles (+16,393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,424 miles
    Test number
    152568956106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    962009665120
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y289 JAU

Does Y289 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 JAU is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 JAU?
The MOT on Y289 JAU is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 JAU done?
Y289 JAU was recorded at 104,010 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,778 miles a year.
Has Y289 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 JAU has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y289 JAU 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 Y289 JAU find?
Y289 JAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rod joint; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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