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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y298 JMJMOT history

Y298 JMJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

Y298 JMJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2023
Mileage
95,647 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 JMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 JMJ was last recorded at 95,647 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 4,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,910 miles · 16 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,737 miles
Average per year
3,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,647 miles
  • 2021 – 90,910 miles
  • 2020 – 86,667 miles
  • 2019 – 81,016 miles
  • 2015 – 77,626 miles
  • 2014 – 69,475 miles
  • 2013 – 65,963 miles
  • 2012 – 61,519 miles
  • 2011 – 58,914 miles
  • 2010 – 56,817 miles
  • 2009 – 54,659 miles
  • 2008 – 49,010 miles
  • 2007 – 43,485 miles
  • 2006 – 38,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • EXHAUST CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    395056426804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail95,645 miles (+4,735)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    255180004676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass90,910 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,910 miles
    Test number
    986765715501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,667 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    628433011350
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,016 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    771220629154
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both shocks corroded

  6. Pass77,626 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,626 miles
    Test number
    887776915253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,475 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    628507414265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,963 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    675490893148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket broken
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  9. Fail65,963 miles (+4,444)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,963 miles
    Test number
    285450493169
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket broken
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  10. Pass61,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    215434592463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,519 miles (+2,605)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    886761892177
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass58,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    665241481160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,914 miles (+2,097)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    326951181156
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  14. Pass56,817 miles (+2,158)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,817 miles
    Test number
    462593480157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront disc's lipped on inner edges
    • NoteMisting of oil around engine
    • NoteOil level low

  15. Pass54,659 miles (+5,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,659 miles
    Test number
    230133989448
    • NoteFront noplate cracked

  16. Pass49,010 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,010 miles
    Test number
    804139368138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,002 miles (+5,517)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,002 miles
    Test number
    254495168145
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass43,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    810447717144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,485 miles (+5,458)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    384157917124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront pads low

  20. Pass38,027 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    472540816171
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight bind at off side rear brake

Questions about Y298 JMJ

Does Y298 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 JMJ expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 JMJ?
The MOT on Y298 JMJ expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 JMJ done?
Y298 JMJ was recorded at 95,647 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 3,661 miles a year.
Has Y298 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 JMJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 JMJ 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 JMJ find?
Y298 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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