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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y896 JWCMOT history

Y896 JWC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

Y896 JWC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,888 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 JWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 JWC was last recorded at 96,888 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,470 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,418 miles
Average per year
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,888 miles
  • 2025 – 94,470 miles
  • 2024 – 92,254 miles
  • 2023 – 89,525 miles
  • 2022 – 86,091 miles
  • 2021 – 82,019 miles
  • 2020 – 79,679 miles
  • 2019 – 78,766 miles
  • 2018 – 76,772 miles
  • 2017 – 72,844 miles
  • 2016 – 69,482 miles
  • 2015 – 65,800 miles
  • 2014 – 62,503 miles
  • 2013 – 58,366 miles
  • 2012 – 53,030 miles
  • 2011 – 43,760 miles
  • 2010 – 36,440 miles
  • 2009 – 35,811 miles
  • 2007 – 31,046 miles
  • 2006 – 28,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,888 miles (+2,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    274339470001
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,470 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    429430112857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,468 miles (+2,214)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    826256270659
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount has excessive movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount has excessive movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass92,254 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    165339333417
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides have a small amount of movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail92,254 miles (+2,729)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    770923195898
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides have a small amount of movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    258520521868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,525 miles (+3,434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    280216853148
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

  8. Pass86,091 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    414534395903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,090 miles (+4,071)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    222693240091
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,019 miles
    Test number
    888338730671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,019 miles (+2,340)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,019 miles
    Test number
    480776825355
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    410739990468
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  13. Fail79,679 miles (+913)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    701446651969
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  14. Pass78,766 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    724738256680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,772 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,772 miles
    Test number
    760407688178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,844 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    721918483685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,482 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    883471993055
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  18. Pass65,800 miles (+3,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    126769475436
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass62,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    809852554028
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail62,503 miles (+4,137)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,503 miles
    Test number
    307062054049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass58,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    647261553052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,366 miles (+5,336)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    739480353066
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass53,030 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,030 miles
    Test number
    586208832088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,760 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    887049451031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor

  25. Fail43,760 miles (+7,320)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    375836051004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor

  26. Pass36,440 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    704781120039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,811 miles (+836)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    813601219292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking up

  28. Pass34,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    841196129085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail34,975 miles (+3,929)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    974476129034
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass31,046 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,046 miles
    Test number
    563690707276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    210038796190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 JWC

Does Y896 JWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 JWC is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 JWC?
The MOT on Y896 JWC is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 JWC done?
Y896 JWC was recorded at 96,888 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
Has Y896 JWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 JWC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 JWC 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 Y896 JWC find?
Y896 JWC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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