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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y294 YJEMOT history

Y294 YJE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y294 YJE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,549 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 YJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 YJE was last recorded at 74,549 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,273 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,276 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,549 miles
  • 2025 – 70,273 miles
  • 2024 – 67,251 miles
  • 2023 – 62,819 miles
  • 2022 – 61,395 miles
  • 2021 – 60,078 miles
  • 2020 – 59,151 miles
  • 2019 – 57,204 miles
  • 2018 – 55,868 miles
  • 2017 – 54,256 miles
  • 2016 – 52,802 miles
  • 2015 – 50,701 miles
  • 2014 – 47,068 miles
  • 2013 – 40,447 miles
  • 2012 – 37,089 miles
  • 2011 – 33,801 miles
  • 2010 – 30,835 miles
  • 2009 – 27,314 miles
  • 2008 – 23,952 miles
  • 2007 – 20,805 miles
  • 2006 – 18,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,549 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,549 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    753864720693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,273 miles (+3,022)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,273 miles
    Test number
    785987457093
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,251 miles (+4,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,251 miles
    Test number
    287249490326
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,819 miles (+1,424)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,819 miles
    Test number
    373679678293
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,395 miles (+1,317)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    744361887909
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass60,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    232093000148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,078 miles (+927)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    339467959540
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass59,151 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,151 miles
    Test number
    622525545536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,204 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    912235660822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,868 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    476265042440
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass54,256 miles (+1,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    807334675821
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,802 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    105230617221
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryWipers slow

  13. Fail50,701 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    169529465092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass50,701 miles (+3,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    186329565425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass47,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,068 miles
    Test number
    176007474499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail47,068 miles (+6,621)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,068 miles
    Test number
    189077574451
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass40,447 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,447 miles
    Test number
    318137463091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,089 miles (+3,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,089 miles
    Test number
    539318662007
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass33,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    538720391006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail33,801 miles (+2,966)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,801 miles
    Test number
    955280291029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass30,835 miles (+3,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    843034370048
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass27,314 miles (+3,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    430289989026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Pass23,952 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    470450588041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,805 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,805 miles
    Test number
    550362287051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,958 miles
    Test number
    194645276448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 YJE

Does Y294 YJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 YJE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y294 YJE?
The MOT on Y294 YJE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 YJE done?
Y294 YJE was recorded at 74,549 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has Y294 YJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 YJE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y294 YJE 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 Y294 YJE find?
Y294 YJE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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