Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y38 PVJMOT history
Y38 PVJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 79,534 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 PVJ
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 PVJ was last recorded at 79,534 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,998 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 536 miles
- Average per year
- 2,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,534 miles
- 2025 – 78,998 miles
- 2024 – 78,591 miles
- 2023 – 78,103 miles
- 2022 – 77,547 miles
- 2021 – 77,024 miles
- 2020 – 76,661 miles
- 2019 – 75,299 miles
- 2018 – 73,817 miles
- 2017 – 72,206 miles
- 2016 – 70,366 miles
- 2015 – 68,049 miles
- 2014 – 65,511 miles
- 2013 – 63,212 miles
- 2012 – 60,930 miles
- 2011 – 58,415 miles
- 2010 – 55,512 miles
- 2009 – 50,797 miles
- 2008 – 45,588 miles
- 2007 – 39,780 miles
- 2006 – 32,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 79,534 miles
- Test number
- 543684045315
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,534 miles1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,534 miles
- Test number
- 877512221177
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,534 miles (+536)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,534 miles
- Test number
- 484449574229
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,998 miles (+407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 78,998 miles
- Test number
- 645253745195
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,591 miles (+488)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,591 miles
- Test number
- 140099443536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,103 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 78,103 miles
- Test number
- 556736251428
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,103 miles (+556)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,103 miles
- Test number
- 583440821096
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,547 miles (+523)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 508999454087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,024 miles (+363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,024 miles
- Test number
- 873539368305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,661 miles
- Test number
- 747576052030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,655 miles (+1,356)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,655 miles
- Test number
- 383196952523
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass75,299 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 75,299 miles
- Test number
- 364393476537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,299 miles (+1,482)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,299 miles
- Test number
- 213557397514
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,817 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,817 miles
- Test number
- 104422864122
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,206 miles (+1,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,206 miles
- Test number
- 391529638374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,366 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,366 miles
- Test number
- 157583840566
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail68,049 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,049 miles
- Test number
- 139400745407
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass68,049 miles (+2,538)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 68,049 miles
- Test number
- 565250445044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,511 miles (+2,299)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,511 miles
- Test number
- 318837154097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,212 miles (+2,282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,212 miles
- Test number
- 886064543066
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass60,930 miles (+2,515)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,930 miles
- Test number
- 246808342014
- NoteFront brakes inbalanced by 19%.
Pass58,415 miles (+2,903)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 58,415 miles
- Test number
- 936048331012
- NoteRear brake pads worn thin.
Pass55,512 miles (+4,715)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,512 miles
- Test number
- 931042040054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,797 miles (+5,209)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 50,797 miles
- Test number
- 112321649003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,588 miles (+5,808)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 45,588 miles
- Test number
- 842127338066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,780 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,780 miles
- Test number
- 201643257095
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,780 miles (+7,608)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,780 miles
- Test number
- 973363857078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,172 miles
- Test number
- 594585546029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,172 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,172 miles
- Test number
- 940695446076
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about Y38 PVJ
- Does Y38 PVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 PVJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 PVJ?
- The MOT on Y38 PVJ is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y38 PVJ done?
- Y38 PVJ was recorded at 79,534 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
- Has Y38 PVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 PVJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y38 PVJ 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 Y38 PVJ find?
- Y38 PVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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