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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

Y7 JKAMOT history

Y7 JKA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

Y7 JKA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,583 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 JKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 JKA was last recorded at 179,583 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 19,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,833 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19,750 miles
Average per year
11,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,583 miles
  • 2025 – 159,833 miles
  • 2024 – 140,735 miles
  • 2023 – 140,700 miles
  • 2022 – 116,402 miles
  • 2021 – 100,656 miles
  • 2020 – 82,487 miles
  • 2019 – 71,661 miles
  • 2018 – 64,171 miles
  • 2017 – 55,496 miles
  • 2016 – 47,388 miles
  • 2015 – 38,122 miles
  • 2014 – 34,733 miles
  • 2013 – 27,970 miles
  • 2012 – 21,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,583 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,583 miles (+19,750)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,583 miles
    Test number
    739426012242
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,833 miles (+34)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,833 miles
    Test number
    338498770160
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,799 miles (+19,064)3 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,799 miles
    Test number
    611438797927
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,735 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,735 miles
    Test number
    198645186251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,700 miles (+24,298)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,700 miles
    Test number
    198098725043
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,402 miles (+15,746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,402 miles
    Test number
    264993864988
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,656 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,656 miles
    Test number
    733891343047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet with oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail100,656 miles (+18,169)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,656 miles
    Test number
    611712229922
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet with oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass82,487 miles (+10,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,487 miles
    Test number
    655755181230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,661 miles (+7,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    886964592818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    779762893684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,171 miles (+8,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    296575130901
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass55,496 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    395923857337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    974066489751
    • 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)

  15. Fail47,388 miles (+9,266)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    231936285740
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass38,122 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    185528415153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,733 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    217195704200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail34,733 miles (+6,763)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    149255604260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,970 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    227686183184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,220 miles
    Test number
    535622592126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,220 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,220 miles
    Test number
    728002592180
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEML light on in cluster

Questions about Y7 JKA

Does Y7 JKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 JKA is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 JKA?
The MOT on Y7 JKA is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 JKA done?
Y7 JKA was recorded at 179,583 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 11,366 miles a year.
Has Y7 JKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 JKA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 JKA 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 Y7 JKA find?
Y7 JKA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, and 5 more.

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