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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y289 JPAMOT history

Y289 JPA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y289 JPA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,220 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 JPA was last recorded at 128,220 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,461 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,220 miles
  • 2025 – 124,461 miles
  • 2024 – 118,868 miles
  • 2023 – 111,871 miles
  • 2022 – 107,605 miles
  • 2021 – 103,882 miles
  • 2020 – 102,107 miles
  • 2019 – 100,678 miles
  • 2018 – 96,187 miles
  • 2017 – 93,011 miles
  • 2016 – 90,453 miles
  • 2015 – 88,173 miles
  • 2014 – 83,676 miles
  • 2013 – 78,802 miles
  • 2012 – 74,032 miles
  • 2011 – 70,630 miles
  • 2010 – 64,992 miles
  • 2009 – 58,216 miles
  • 2008 – 52,703 miles
  • 2007 – 44,844 miles
  • 2006 – 44,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,220 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.

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at rear nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,220 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,220 miles
    Test number
    115637103382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,461 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    629800146772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,868 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,868 miles
    Test number
    196890836671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,871 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,871 miles
    Test number
    625722297976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,605 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,605 miles
    Test number
    847630780427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,882 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,882 miles
    Test number
    713107177066
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail103,859 miles (+1,752)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    479434078073
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass102,107 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    119353422590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,678 miles (+4,491)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    980516779347
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass96,187 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    872284421945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,011 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,011 miles
    Test number
    597473710751
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  12. Fail92,955 miles (+2,502)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    256448127308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking flexy leaking at caliper end (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  13. Pass90,453 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    109204770833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  14. Fail90,283 miles (+2,110)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    843444669312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  15. Pass88,173 miles (+4,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    675801215256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass83,676 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,676 miles
    Test number
    909539204210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,802 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    408490813294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,032 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    425982012249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,630 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    317909601226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,992 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    974737600225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,216 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,216 miles
    Test number
    551541019263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,703 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    981042018223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,844 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,844 miles
    Test number
    142579207269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass44,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    712832316234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 JPA

Does Y289 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 JPA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 JPA?
The MOT on Y289 JPA is valid until 5 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 JPA done?
Y289 JPA was recorded at 128,220 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has Y289 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 JPA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y289 JPA 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 JPA find?
Y289 JPA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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