Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y891 JBWMOT history
Y891 JBW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 141,439 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y891 JBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y891 JBW was last recorded at 141,439 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,371 miles · 5 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 68 miles
- Average per year
- 4,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,439 miles
- 2025 – 139,585 miles
- 2024 – 137,115 miles
- 2023 – 129,976 miles
- 2022 – 121,737 miles
- 2021 – 114,285 miles
- 2020 – 111,145 miles
- 2019 – 107,329 miles
- 2018 – 104,083 miles
- 2017 – 98,648 miles
- 2016 – 91,813 miles
- 2015 – 83,616 miles
- 2014 – 80,118 miles
- 2013 – 76,247 miles
- 2012 – 70,731 miles
- 2011 – 66,827 miles
- 2010 – 63,556 miles
- 2009 – 60,815 miles
- 2008 – 57,303 miles
- 2007 – 52,902 miles
- 2006 – 45,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,439 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,439 miles (+68)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 141,439 miles
- Test number
- 257546414943
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail141,371 miles (+1,786)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,371 miles
- Test number
- 109623834767
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,585 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 139,585 miles
- Test number
- 845495921175
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s inner
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail139,574 miles (+2,459)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,574 miles
- Test number
- 558145006950
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s inner
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,115 miles (+7,139)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 137,115 miles
- Test number
- 365974731432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,976 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 129,976 miles
- Test number
- 893933930887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,976 miles (+8,239)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,976 miles
- Test number
- 264899292924
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,737 miles (+7,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 121,737 miles
- Test number
- 352123298683
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,285 miles (+3,140)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,285 miles
- Test number
- 705419000215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,145 miles (+3,816)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 111,145 miles
- Test number
- 691162902860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,329 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,329 miles
- Test number
- 877462918055
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail107,328 miles (+3,245)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,328 miles
- Test number
- 815125245421
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,083 miles (+5,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 104,083 miles
- Test number
- 883501783067
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass98,648 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,648 miles
- Test number
- 282532048521
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edge
Pass91,813 miles (+8,197)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,813 miles
- Test number
- 732682648842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,616 miles (+3,498)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,616 miles
- Test number
- 517557545033
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and cracking
Pass80,118 miles (+3,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,118 miles
- Test number
- 319305364099
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,247 miles (+5,516)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,247 miles
- Test number
- 105895063098
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside Rear Brake Binding Slightly
Pass70,731 miles (+3,904)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 70,731 miles
- Test number
- 416435462081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,827 miles (+3,271)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,827 miles
- Test number
- 559736261019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,556 miles (+2,741)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,556 miles
- Test number
- 421862860092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,815 miles
- Test number
- 940129569054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,815 miles (+3,512)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,815 miles
- Test number
- 121049769027
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail57,303 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,303 miles
- Test number
- 300530758036
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass57,303 miles (+4,401)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 57,303 miles
- Test number
- 954240558048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,902 miles (+7,517)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,902 miles
- Test number
- 631151167078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,385 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,385 miles
- Test number
- 184437966488
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Pass45,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,385 miles
- Test number
- 422707966083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y891 JBW
- Does Y891 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y891 JBW is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y891 JBW?
- The MOT on Y891 JBW is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y891 JBW done?
- Y891 JBW was recorded at 141,439 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,822 miles a year.
- Has Y891 JBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y891 JBW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y891 JBW 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 Y891 JBW find?
- Y891 JBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod.
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