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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y884 JEXMOT history

Y884 JEX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

Y884 JEX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
92,533 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y884 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y884 JEX was last recorded at 92,533 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,528 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,533 miles
  • 2023 – 88,926 miles
  • 2022 – 85,735 miles
  • 2021 – 83,605 miles
  • 2019 – 78,630 miles
  • 2017 – 71,157 miles
  • 2016 – 65,669 miles
  • 2015 – 65,643 miles
  • 2014 – 62,346 miles
  • 2013 – 58,376 miles
  • 2012 – 55,283 miles
  • 2011 – 51,567 miles
  • 2010 – 46,685 miles
  • 2009 – 42,878 miles
  • 2008 – 39,628 miles
  • 2007 – 36,432 miles
  • 2006 – 28,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,533 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Under floor corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,533 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    284159716092
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,528 miles (+3,602)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,528 miles
    Test number
    677115549610
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,926 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    636883390086
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail88,926 miles (+3,191)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,926 miles
    Test number
    976624511513
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,735 miles (+2,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    721107613866
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor corrosion

  6. Pass83,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    981881458790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder floor corrosion

  7. Fail83,605 miles (+2,503)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    989127526337
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryUnder floor corrosion

  8. Pass81,102 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,102 miles
    Test number
    544303023516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,630 miles
    Test number
    219818312757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,630 miles (+3,929)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,630 miles
    Test number
    989683686645
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,701 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    703842885962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,157 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    385214982729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    497555162008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,633 miles (+2,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    649012366269
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass65,669 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    376062554132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,643 miles (+3,297)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    183735416749
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass62,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,346 miles
    Test number
    476974664492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,346 miles (+3,970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,346 miles
    Test number
    477924264377
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass58,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    518977913297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,376 miles (+3,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    115557613246
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  21. Pass55,283 miles (+3,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,283 miles
    Test number
    626944032208
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outer cover corroded

  22. Pass51,567 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    346811721416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,685 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    274738610259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass42,878 miles (+3,250)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,878 miles
    Test number
    393628239423
    • NoteChild seat fitted in n/s/r seat
    • NoteFront bumper trim missing

  25. Pass39,628 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    511855248261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,432 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    430088927283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail36,376 miles (+7,821)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    921727207207
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,555 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    253939686034
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteLower bumper valance missing (black trim)
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar bush worn
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn
    • NoteRear brakes getting sticky

Questions about Y884 JEX

Does Y884 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y884 JEX expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y884 JEX?
The MOT on Y884 JEX expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y884 JEX done?
Y884 JEX was recorded at 92,533 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
Has Y884 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y884 JEX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y884 JEX 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 Y884 JEX find?
Y884 JEX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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