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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y894 FHJMOT history

Y894 FHJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 208,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2026.

Y894 FHJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
208,112 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y894 FHJ
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
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y894 FHJ was last recorded at 208,112 miles on 11 Jan 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,822 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,290 miles
Average per year
7,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,112 miles
  • 2024 – 205,822 miles
  • 2023 – 195,110 miles
  • 2022 – 183,299 miles
  • 2021 – 178,965 miles
  • 2019 – 167,453 miles
  • 2018 – 154,513 miles
  • 2017 – 146,091 miles
  • 2016 – 139,628 miles
  • 2015 – 133,778 miles
  • 2014 – 126,941 miles
  • 2013 – 122,804 miles
  • 2012 – 117,738 miles
  • 2011 – 113,361 miles
  • 2010 – 108,141 miles
  • 2009 – 103,313 miles
  • 2008 – 99,414 miles
  • 2007 – 90,953 miles
  • 2006 – 77,056 miles
  • 2005 – 60,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,112 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,112 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    208,112 miles
    Test number
    229227865342
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail208,112 miles (+2,290)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,112 miles
    Test number
    302699601396
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass205,822 miles (+10,712)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    205,822 miles
    Test number
    665343616433
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass195,110 miles (+11,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    195,110 miles
    Test number
    628353579978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass183,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,299 miles
    Test number
    449206329203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail183,295 miles (+4,330)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,295 miles
    Test number
    436597300531
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass178,965 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,965 miles
    Test number
    293983112039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail178,951 miles (+11,498)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,951 miles
    Test number
    537384501521
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass167,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,453 miles
    Test number
    828946565414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,453 miles (+12,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,453 miles
    Test number
    326127465862
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass154,513 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    304391097086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,091 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    272323503876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,628 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    139,628 miles
    Test number
    851669106202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,778 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,778 miles
    Test number
    426043975143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,941 miles
    Test number
    295940674189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,941 miles (+4,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,941 miles
    Test number
    965310474142
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass122,804 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,804 miles
    Test number
    698589963106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,738 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    459222472186
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass117,738 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    929082972178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,361 miles (+5,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,361 miles
    Test number
    626068471149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass108,141 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,141 miles
    Test number
    333515770187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass103,313 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    333741569117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    153508268134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,414 miles (+8,461)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    411028868189
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass90,953 miles (+13,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    460253877170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass77,056 miles (+16,312)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    264225776120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2006
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    502080245170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y894 FHJ

Does Y894 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y894 FHJ is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y894 FHJ?
The MOT on Y894 FHJ is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y894 FHJ done?
Y894 FHJ was recorded at 208,112 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2026, an average of 7,138 miles a year.
Has Y894 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y894 FHJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y894 FHJ 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 Y894 FHJ find?
Y894 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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