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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 JHCMOT history

Y298 JHC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

Y298 JHC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2025
Mileage
145,715 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 JHC was last recorded at 145,715 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 2,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,563 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,152 miles
Average per year
5,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,715 miles
  • 2022 – 143,563 miles
  • 2021 – 127,336 miles
  • 2019 – 122,905 miles
  • 2018 – 116,268 miles
  • 2017 – 103,670 miles
  • 2016 – 103,625 miles
  • 2015 – 95,986 miles
  • 2014 – 79,550 miles
  • 2013 – 72,499 miles
  • 2012 – 71,532 miles
  • 2011 – 70,074 miles
  • 2010 – 67,025 miles
  • 2009 – 63,695 miles
  • 2008 – 56,810 miles
  • 2007 – 49,330 miles
  • 2006 – 44,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,715 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,715 miles (+2,152)5 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,715 miles
    Test number
    333902931306
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,563 miles (+12,945)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,563 miles
    Test number
    843929029464
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside rear both perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,618 miles (+3,282)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,618 miles
    Test number
    602990706207
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,336 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    789914939324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail127,336 miles (+4,431)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    378230468234
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass122,905 miles (+6,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,905 miles
    Test number
    840773802841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,268 miles (+5,970)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,268 miles
    Test number
    292663778930
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,298 miles (+6,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,298 miles
    Test number
    227338050282
    • 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass103,670 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    869790980026
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass103,625 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,625 miles
    Test number
    595300342256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail103,624 miles (+7,638)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    604982623204
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass95,986 miles (+16,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    256305815047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass79,550 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,550 miles
    Test number
    647241724078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  14. Pass72,499 miles (+967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    779825013112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,532 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    875075532172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,517 miles (+1,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    765841932144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail70,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    146645721178
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass70,074 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,074 miles
    Test number
    947375121155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,025 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    134020590053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    913044909133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,695 miles (+6,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    682344109195
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass56,810 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    893864628055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    530361217082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,330 miles (+4,810)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    274951917043
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass44,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,520 miles
    Test number
    771608936070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 JHC

Does Y298 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 JHC expired on 15 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 JHC?
The MOT on Y298 JHC expired on 15 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 JHC done?
Y298 JHC was recorded at 145,715 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 5,564 miles a year.
Has Y298 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 JHC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y298 JHC 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 Y298 JHC find?
Y298 JHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 5 minor defects and 12 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 14 more.

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