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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y295 LJOMOT history

Y295 LJO is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

Y295 LJO green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
151,178 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y295 LJO was last recorded at 151,178 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 7,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,907 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,271 miles
Average per year
5,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,178 miles
  • 2023 – 143,907 miles
  • 2022 – 138,207 miles
  • 2021 – 131,793 miles
  • 2020 – 130,431 miles
  • 2019 – 127,207 miles
  • 2018 – 122,751 miles
  • 2017 – 116,962 miles
  • 2016 – 110,756 miles
  • 2015 – 105,112 miles
  • 2014 – 99,787 miles
  • 2013 – 94,666 miles
  • 2012 – 89,355 miles
  • 2011 – 84,090 miles
  • 2010 – 78,632 miles
  • 2009 – 73,055 miles
  • 2008 – 67,226 miles
  • 2007 – 62,912 miles
  • 2006 – 56,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,178 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,178 miles (+7,271)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,178 miles
    Test number
    393721383737
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass143,907 miles (+5,700)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    739784924975
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front near silencer,recommend replace. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    835752295857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail138,207 miles (+6,414)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    248576586717
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,793 miles (+1,362)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,793 miles
    Test number
    722709301454
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,431 miles
    Test number
    582246379901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail130,427 miles (+3,220)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,427 miles
    Test number
    821593268947
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,207 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    225087982478
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has age related cracking

  9. Fail127,206 miles (+4,455)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,206 miles
    Test number
    786719215705
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has age related cracking

  10. Pass122,751 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,751 miles
    Test number
    232166102012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail122,744 miles (+5,782)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,744 miles
    Test number
    103265135345
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass116,962 miles (+6,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    373416389482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass110,756 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,756 miles
    Test number
    222192088936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail110,755 miles (+5,643)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,755 miles
    Test number
    784116848430
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass105,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    297728965007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,112 miles (+5,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    668748265004
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass99,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,787 miles
    Test number
    345999164022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail99,786 miles (+5,120)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,786 miles
    Test number
    337579564038
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,666 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,666 miles
    Test number
    335251673085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,355 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    108603572477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,353 miles (+5,263)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    177562772015
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass84,090 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    969693071017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,632 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,632 miles
    Test number
    910721570011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,055 miles (+5,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,055 miles
    Test number
    174525279028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,226 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    482564878051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,912 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    231313177006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail56,312 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    874266176016
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass56,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    960036376020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y295 LJO

Does Y295 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y295 LJO expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y295 LJO?
The MOT on Y295 LJO expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y295 LJO done?
Y295 LJO was recorded at 151,178 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 5,263 miles a year.
Has Y295 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 LJO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y295 LJO 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 Y295 LJO find?
Y295 LJO failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 13 more.

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