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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y298 MJHMOT history

Y298 MJH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

Y298 MJH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
159,758 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 MJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 MJH was last recorded at 159,758 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,002 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
756 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,758 miles
  • 2024 – 159,002 miles
  • 2023 – 157,342 miles
  • 2022 – 155,641 miles
  • 2021 – 153,264 miles
  • 2020 – 150,865 miles
  • 2019 – 148,659 miles
  • 2018 – 144,957 miles
  • 2017 – 141,972 miles
  • 2015 – 134,894 miles
  • 2013 – 128,665 miles
  • 2012 – 105,427 miles
  • 2010 – 97,240 miles
  • 2009 – 91,047 miles
  • 2008 – 84,285 miles
  • 2007 – 78,057 miles
  • 2006 – 72,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,758 miles (+756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,758 miles
    Test number
    201760809548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass159,002 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,002 miles
    Test number
    930187817660
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail159,002 miles (+1,660)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,002 miles
    Test number
    228521596769
    • Repaired at testSide repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass157,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,342 miles
    Test number
    475788826829
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,342 miles (+1,701)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,342 miles
    Test number
    618604487303
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,641 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,641 miles
    Test number
    674566105549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass153,264 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,264 miles
    Test number
    239749920034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,865 miles
    Test number
    820611880154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,865 miles (+2,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,865 miles
    Test number
    405018493336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass148,659 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    148,659 miles
    Test number
    209184876319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail148,658 miles (+3,701)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,658 miles
    Test number
    656197287634
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,957 miles
    Test number
    558622623029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,957 miles (+2,985)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,957 miles
    Test number
    894859850112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass141,972 miles (+7,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,972 miles
    Test number
    639460726917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail134,894 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,894 miles
    Test number
    277798595142
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass134,894 miles (+6,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,894 miles
    Test number
    515198295124
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass128,665 miles (+12,115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,665 miles
    Test number
    965645463334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass116,550 miles (+11,123)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    816818503042
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate
    • NoteOffside front lower arm raer bush starting to seperate
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on inner edge
    • NoteRea axle beam mountings starting to seperate

  19. Pass105,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    678958522068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,427 miles (+8,187)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    278997022008
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass97,240 miles (+6,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,240 miles
    Test number
    712804170293
    • 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)

  22. Pass91,047 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,047 miles
    Test number
    321784879438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,285 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    131733078243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,057 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    233510977296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    311172486469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,009 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,009 miles
    Test number
    383252386440
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about Y298 MJH

Does Y298 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 MJH expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 MJH?
The MOT on Y298 MJH expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 MJH done?
Y298 MJH was recorded at 159,758 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has Y298 MJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 MJH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y298 MJH 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 MJH find?
Y298 MJH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill panels; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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