Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y609 JOWMOT history
Y609 JOW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 284,065 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 284,065 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 11,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y609 JOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y609 JOW was last recorded at 284,065 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 5,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 278,307 miles · 18 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,758 miles
- Average per year
- 11,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 284,065 miles
- 2022 – 278,307 miles
- 2021 – 272,401 miles
- 2020 – 266,227 miles
- 2019 – 259,832 miles
- 2018 – 253,332 miles
- 2017 – 247,433 miles
- 2016 – 241,922 miles
- 2015 – 236,486 miles
- 2014 – 228,192 miles
- 2013 – 215,851 miles
- 2012 – 205,126 miles
- 2011 – 195,472 miles
- 2010 – 170,263 miles
- 2008 – 145,376 miles
- 2007 – 120,204 miles
- 2006 – 96,732 miles
- 2005 – 84,127 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass284,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass284,065 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 284,065 miles
- Test number
- 990160507483
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail284,065 miles (+5,758)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,065 miles
- Test number
- 991512920253
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass278,307 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 278,307 miles
- Test number
- 536843152724
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass272,401 miles (+6,174)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 272,401 miles
- Test number
- 766982201881
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass266,227 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 266,227 miles
- Test number
- 764509305076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail266,227 miles (+6,395)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,227 miles
- Test number
- 116803737499
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass259,832 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 259,832 miles
- Test number
- 391446270295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail259,737 miles (+6,405)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,737 miles
- Test number
- 159929296628
- MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass253,332 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 253,332 miles
- Test number
- 350341486604
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail253,332 miles (+5,899)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,332 miles
- Test number
- 530917818574
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass247,433 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 247,433 miles
- Test number
- 181049721317
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail247,433 miles (+5,511)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,433 miles
- Test number
- 669848060997
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass241,922 miles (+5,436)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 241,922 miles
- Test number
- 303355501966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,486 miles (+8,294)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 236,486 miles
- Test number
- 116518935407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,192 miles (+12,341)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 228,192 miles
- Test number
- 199327414031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,851 miles (+10,725)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 215,851 miles
- Test number
- 795769423020
- NoteRear exhaust mounting broken
Pass205,126 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 205,126 miles
- Test number
- 386290832054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,986 miles (+9,514)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,986 miles
- Test number
- 558057422006
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass195,472 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 195,472 miles
- Test number
- 388261941015
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail195,472 miles (+25,209)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,472 miles
- Test number
- 829720741095
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,263 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 170,263 miles
- Test number
- 682360040009
- NoteOs dip flat pattern
Fail170,263 miles (+24,887)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,263 miles
- Test number
- 874079620070
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOs dip flat pattern
Pass145,376 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 145,376 miles
- Test number
- 464551638495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,374 miles (+25,170)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,374 miles
- Test number
- 120159028341
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass120,204 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 120,204 miles
- Test number
- 864411077202
- AdvisoryOffside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteButton on park brake lever
- NoteO/s/f tyre wear
- NoteSlight smearing from wiper blades
Fail120,204 miles (+23,472)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,204 miles
- Test number
- 284161177223
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteButton on park brake lever
- NoteO/s/f tyre wear
- NoteSlight smearing from wiper blades
Fail96,732 miles4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,732 miles
- Test number
- 311068656237
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass96,732 miles (+12,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 96,732 miles
- Test number
- 411358756297
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass84,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 84,127 miles
- Test number
- 232103275225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y609 JOW
- Does Y609 JOW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y609 JOW expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y609 JOW?
- The MOT on Y609 JOW expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y609 JOW done?
- Y609 JOW was recorded at 284,065 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 11,517 miles a year.
- Has Y609 JOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y609 JOW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y609 JOW 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 Y609 JOW find?
- Y609 JOW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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