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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y49 JROMOT history

Y49 JRO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

Y49 JRO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
189,120 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 JRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 JRO was last recorded at 189,120 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,065 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
7,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,120 miles
  • 2022 – 181,131 miles
  • 2020 – 175,471 miles
  • 2019 – 172,373 miles
  • 2018 – 169,292 miles
  • 2017 – 165,498 miles
  • 2016 – 157,166 miles
  • 2015 – 150,577 miles
  • 2014 – 147,534 miles
  • 2013 – 144,055 miles
  • 2012 – 138,968 miles
  • 2011 – 126,915 miles
  • 2010 – 117,421 miles
  • 2009 – 104,545 miles
  • 2008 – 90,090 miles
  • 2007 – 74,182 miles
  • 2006 – 63,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    189,120 miles
    Test number
    878679374803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail189,110 miles (+45)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,110 miles
    Test number
    272274944368
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction bulb has been removed to hide fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired tack welded and plastered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate bulb has been removed to hide fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail189,065 miles (+7,934)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,065 miles
    Test number
    562044667497
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass181,131 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    181,131 miles
    Test number
    491680716596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail181,120 miles (+5,649)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,120 miles
    Test number
    991536574225
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wishbone mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring platform on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring platform on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass175,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,471 miles
    Test number
    281357498096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO UNDER BODY

  7. Fail175,471 miles (+3,098)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,471 miles
    Test number
    998977621727
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO UNDER BODY

  8. Pass172,373 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,373 miles
    Test number
    448230492264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass169,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,292 miles
    Test number
    763874694639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,292 miles (+3,794)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,292 miles
    Test number
    707929478050
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    362753687034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail165,498 miles (+8,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,498 miles
    Test number
    475908909056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass157,166 miles (+6,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,166 miles
    Test number
    825725404676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted

  14. Pass150,577 miles (+3,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    150,577 miles
    Test number
    358785615471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass147,534 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    147,534 miles
    Test number
    356691874139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass144,055 miles (+5,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    318008433181
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  17. Pass138,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    708587232189
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket snapped.

  18. Fail138,968 miles (+12,053)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    748307932179
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket snapped.

  19. Pass126,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    126,915 miles
    Test number
    965714421120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,913 miles (+9,492)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,913 miles
    Test number
    638734621181
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass117,421 miles (+12,876)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    302221030265
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAll coil springs poor condition
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all brake discs
    • NoteSlight wear to wishbone bushes

  22. Pass104,545 miles (+14,455)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    262431259291
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust
    • NoteRear coil springs poor condition
    • NoteSlight rattle from front suspension

  23. Pass90,090 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,090 miles
    Test number
    914338088288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    280212088407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,675 miles (+11,493)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    730659778112
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass74,182 miles (+10,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    822006777188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    310988076190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 JRO

Does Y49 JRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 JRO expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 JRO?
The MOT on Y49 JRO expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 JRO done?
Y49 JRO was recorded at 189,120 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 7,556 miles a year.
Has Y49 JRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 JRO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y49 JRO 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 Y49 JRO find?
Y49 JRO passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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