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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y871 JROMOT history

Y871 JRO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.

Y871 JRO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
164,656 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 JRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 JRO was last recorded at 164,656 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 12,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2012: 116,876 miles, lower than 140,782 miles on 26 Apr 2011.

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
152,636 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
12,020 miles
Average per year
6,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,656 miles
  • 2021 – 152,636 miles
  • 2020 – 137,458 miles
  • 2016 – 135,000 miles
  • 2015 – 132,740 miles
  • 2014 – 129,160 miles
  • 2013 – 125,550 miles
  • 2012 – 116,876 miles
  • 2011 – 140,782 miles
  • 2010 – 101,535 miles
  • 2009 – 89,690 miles
  • 2008 – 79,393 miles
  • 2006 – 68,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective or possibly bulb

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,656 miles (+12,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,656 miles
    Test number
    458498572637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,636 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,636 miles
    Test number
    131059029013
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective or possibly bulb (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail152,633 miles (+15,175)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,633 miles
    Test number
    347845435863
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective or possibly bulb (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,458 miles (+2,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,458 miles
    Test number
    121460302793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass135,000 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    812949333183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,740 miles
    Test number
    593561440621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,740 miles (+3,580)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,740 miles
    Test number
    233409549223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  8. Pass129,160 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    236024884485
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  9. Fail129,160 miles (+3,610)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,160 miles
    Test number
    276292384430
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  10. Pass125,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,550 miles
    Test number
    919206013153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,550 miles (+8,674)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,550 miles
    Test number
    689045413145
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass116,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    678678412157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail116,876 miles (-23,906)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,876 miles
    Test number
    425278212137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass140,782 miles (+39,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    219536211415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    703800020101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail101,535 miles (+11,845)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    612899210145
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail89,690 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    331139399074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass89,690 miles (+10,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    443839499001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass79,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,393 miles
    Test number
    253663918151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    554664017121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    693064216162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 JRO

Does Y871 JRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 JRO expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 JRO?
The MOT on Y871 JRO expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 JRO done?
Y871 JRO was recorded at 164,656 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
Has Y871 JRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 JRO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y871 JRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y871 JRO find?
Y871 JRO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn.

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