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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y612 OAJMOT history

Y612 OAJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y612 OAJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,808 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y612 OAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y612 OAJ was last recorded at 82,808 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2020: 75,018 miles, lower than 75,040 miles on 25 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,675 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,133 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,808 miles
  • 2024 – 80,675 miles
  • 2023 – 78,907 miles
  • 2022 – 77,286 miles
  • 2021 – 76,132 miles
  • 2020 – 75,018 miles
  • 2019 – 73,478 miles
  • 2018 – 73,027 miles
  • 2017 – 69,659 miles
  • 2016 – 67,867 miles
  • 2015 – 66,173 miles
  • 2014 – 64,069 miles
  • 2013 – 63,221 miles
  • 2012 – 61,856 miles
  • 2011 – 58,604 miles
  • 2009 – 54,585 miles
  • 2008 – 48,676 miles
  • 2007 – 45,734 miles
  • 2006 – 40,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,808 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,808 miles (+2,133)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,808 miles
    Test number
    753061699040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,675 miles (+1,768)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    317878334020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,907 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    604738165938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,286 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    125437934138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,132 miles (+1,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    799154779787
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,018 miles (-22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    129881423525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,040 miles (+1,562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    301840571302
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,478 miles (+451)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    973258244956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads half worn

  9. Pass73,027 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    924331140515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,659 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    974982034431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail69,628 miles (+1,761)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    365285707434
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket insecure (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  12. Pass67,867 miles (+1,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    856460370850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,173 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    947663335097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,069 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    217710134077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,221 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    237481733091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,856 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    389863822050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,604 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    155365521074
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass58,604 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    179235021086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,585 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    681774269086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,676 miles (+2,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    134383568407
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split

  21. Pass45,734 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,734 miles
    Test number
    892194767036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,734 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    702541566053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,722 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    134130166052
    • FailureRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y612 OAJ

Does Y612 OAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y612 OAJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y612 OAJ?
The MOT on Y612 OAJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y612 OAJ done?
Y612 OAJ was recorded at 82,808 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has Y612 OAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y612 OAJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y612 OAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y612 OAJ find?
Y612 OAJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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