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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y10 FARMOT history

Y10 FAR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

Y10 FAR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,815 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y10 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y10 FAR was last recorded at 137,815 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 9,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,668 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,147 miles
Average per year
8,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,815 miles
  • 2024 – 128,668 miles
  • 2023 – 118,335 miles
  • 2022 – 108,408 miles
  • 2021 – 98,912 miles
  • 2020 – 90,382 miles
  • 2019 – 79,039 miles
  • 2018 – 69,168 miles
  • 2017 – 59,912 miles
  • 2016 – 51,498 miles
  • 2015 – 50,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,815 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    328611871304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail137,815 miles (+9,147)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    658685156435
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,668 miles
    Test number
    912454619168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,668 miles (+10,333)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,668 miles
    Test number
    530089619791
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,335 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,335 miles
    Test number
    480608988276
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,187 miles (+9,779)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    625347128590
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,408 miles
    Test number
    875158703752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail108,405 miles (+9,493)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,405 miles
    Test number
    706992235009
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass98,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    708143831203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,912 miles (+8,530)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,912 miles
    Test number
    357164816739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,382 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    220482324368
    • 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))

  12. Fail90,321 miles (+11,282)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    137157870016
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  13. Pass79,039 miles (+9,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    836752432495
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass69,168 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    746366929554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,912 miles (+8,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,912 miles
    Test number
    833561370176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,498 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    465792401455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,646 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    580130424308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail50,645 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    741707654799
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y10 FAR

Does Y10 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y10 FAR is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y10 FAR?
The MOT on Y10 FAR is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y10 FAR done?
Y10 FAR was recorded at 137,815 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,668 miles a year.
Has Y10 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y10 FAR has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y10 FAR 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 Y10 FAR find?
Y10 FAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, and 5 more.

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