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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y52 AKJMOT history

Y52 AKJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y52 AKJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,771 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 AKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 AKJ was last recorded at 151,771 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,764 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,771 miles
  • 2022 – 151,759 miles
  • 2021 – 151,746 miles
  • 2017 – 150,944 miles
  • 2016 – 146,772 miles
  • 2015 – 142,867 miles
  • 2014 – 138,889 miles
  • 2013 – 134,408 miles
  • 2012 – 127,855 miles
  • 2011 – 120,200 miles
  • 2010 – 113,002 miles
  • 2009 – 103,509 miles
  • 2008 – 93,410 miles
  • 2007 – 82,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,771 miles
  • AdvisoryLower General under body corrosion to various componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,771 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,771 miles
    Test number
    465906427403
    • AdvisoryLower General under body corrosion to various components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail151,764 miles (+5)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,764 miles
    Test number
    787532961125
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower General under body corrosion to various components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass151,759 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,759 miles
    Test number
    666760937381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,746 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,746 miles
    Test number
    206199610264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,944 miles (+4,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,944 miles
    Test number
    418735536815
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass146,772 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    146,772 miles
    Test number
    480115892462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,766 miles (+3,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,766 miles
    Test number
    244425200298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass142,867 miles (+3,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,867 miles
    Test number
    925948055010
    • NoteNS door sill deformed

  9. Pass138,889 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,889 miles
    Test number
    929897854045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,408 miles (+6,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,408 miles
    Test number
    566896953083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass127,855 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,855 miles
    Test number
    619171152007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,200 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    158665641000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,152 miles (+7,150)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    298872741042
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass113,002 miles (+9,493)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    474944250043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,509 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,509 miles
    Test number
    924144869012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,412 miles (+10,002)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    220808759065
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass93,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    131350368424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,410 miles (+11,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    424480668082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass82,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,306 miles
    Test number
    134781667085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y52 AKJ

Does Y52 AKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y52 AKJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y52 AKJ?
The MOT on Y52 AKJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y52 AKJ done?
Y52 AKJ was recorded at 151,771 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has Y52 AKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 AKJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y52 AKJ 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 Y52 AKJ find?
Y52 AKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: lower general under body corrosion to various components; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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