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Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,984 cc

Y4 MKJMOT history

Y4 MKJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 113,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

Y4 MKJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,409 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
18 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 MKJ was last recorded at 113,409 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,399 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
13,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,409 miles
  • 2024 – 107,279 miles
  • 2023 – 87,307 miles
  • 2022 – 66,804 miles
  • 2021 – 48,748 miles
  • 2020 – 43,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,409 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,409 miles
    Test number
    328070234162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail113,399 miles (+6,120)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    212849553126
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass107,279 miles (+19,972)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,279 miles
    Test number
    661608794704
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass87,307 miles (+20,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,307 miles
    Test number
    150732096656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus worn unevenly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass66,804 miles (+18,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    876859432873
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,748 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    718723575977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,647 miles
    Test number
    569060224956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    648893608756
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about Y4 MKJ

Does Y4 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 MKJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 MKJ?
The MOT on Y4 MKJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 MKJ done?
Y4 MKJ was recorded at 113,409 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 13,264 miles a year.
Has Y4 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 MKJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 MKJ 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 Y4 MKJ find?
Y4 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding.

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