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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

Y2 JTJMOT history

Y2 JTJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

Y2 JTJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,723 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 JTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 JTJ was last recorded at 164,723 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 11,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,255 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,468 miles
Average per year
8,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,723 miles
  • 2024 – 153,255 miles
  • 2023 – 145,969 miles
  • 2022 – 138,713 miles
  • 2021 – 134,497 miles
  • 2020 – 129,823 miles
  • 2019 – 124,869 miles
  • 2018 – 116,526 miles
  • 2017 – 107,233 miles
  • 2016 – 96,189 miles
  • 2015 – 84,630 miles
  • 2014 – 73,297 miles
  • 2013 – 61,317 miles
  • 2012 – 54,427 miles
  • 2011 – 42,126 miles
  • 2010 – 28,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,723 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,723 miles (+11,468)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,723 miles
    Test number
    251256051717
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass153,255 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,255 miles
    Test number
    365740031740
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail153,255 miles (+7,286)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,255 miles
    Test number
    173715888217
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,969 miles (+7,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,969 miles
    Test number
    615124610886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,713 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,713 miles
    Test number
    835062444985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,497 miles (+4,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,497 miles
    Test number
    137361354803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,823 miles
    Test number
    129345185071
    • AdvisoryN/s front anti roll bar link gaiter is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake is binding slightly.

  8. Fail129,821 miles (+4,952)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    208588208348
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front anti roll bar link gaiter is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake is binding slightly.

  9. Pass124,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,869 miles
    Test number
    942599050861
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing access to some components.
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

  10. Fail124,867 miles (+8,341)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,867 miles
    Test number
    403374279791
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing access to some components.
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

  11. Pass116,526 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    137154386871
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail116,526 miles (+9,293)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    792077899918
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass107,233 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,233 miles
    Test number
    599702030225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,230 miles (+11,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    100655333420
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn slightly

  15. Pass96,189 miles (+11,559)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,189 miles
    Test number
    354533657966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,630 miles (+11,333)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    615953555158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges of tread worn low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn low

  17. Pass73,297 miles (+11,980)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    568150054154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,317 miles (+6,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    675648223126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass54,427 miles (+12,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    745207832127
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass42,126 miles (+13,355)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    129241141177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a large cut on the inner sidewall suggest tyre replacement asap
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded

  21. Pass28,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    120691670433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 JTJ

Does Y2 JTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 JTJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 JTJ?
The MOT on Y2 JTJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 JTJ done?
Y2 JTJ was recorded at 164,723 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,573 miles a year.
Has Y2 JTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 JTJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y2 JTJ 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 Y2 JTJ find?
Y2 JTJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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