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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y5 LJCMOT history

Y5 LJC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 168,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

Y5 LJC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,182 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LJC was last recorded at 168,182 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 3,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,250 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,932 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,182 miles
  • 2024 – 164,250 miles
  • 2023 – 159,140 miles
  • 2013 – 158,081 miles
  • 2012 – 151,233 miles
  • 2010 – 141,573 miles
  • 2009 – 130,524 miles
  • 2008 – 117,751 miles
  • 2007 – 101,897 miles
  • 2006 – 92,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,182 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFan belt worn

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,182 miles (+3,932)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,182 miles
    Test number
    645126513388
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFan belt worn

  2. Pass164,250 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,250 miles
    Test number
    190607428672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,140 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,140 miles
    Test number
    223556548464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,081 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    158,081 miles
    Test number
    357964973047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,233 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    151,233 miles
    Test number
    908112562008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,573 miles (+11,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    141,573 miles
    Test number
    712421950395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass130,524 miles (+12,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,524 miles
    Test number
    282389849344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass117,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    117,751 miles
    Test number
    440776328425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,750 miles (+15,853)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    441136728349
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass101,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    512407437355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,897 miles (+9,235)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    613977137390
    • DangerousCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass92,662 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    462605336412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,661 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,661 miles
    Test number
    630974736359
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y5 LJC

Does Y5 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 LJC expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LJC?
The MOT on Y5 LJC expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 LJC done?
Y5 LJC was recorded at 168,182 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has Y5 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LJC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2008.
Has the mileage on Y5 LJC 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 Y5 LJC find?
Y5 LJC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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