Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
Y15 AROMOT history
Y15 ARO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 178,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 178,214 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 ARO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 ARO was last recorded at 178,214 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 22,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,899 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22,315 miles
- Average per year
- 10,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,214 miles
- 2025 – 155,899 miles
- 2024 – 138,081 miles
- 2023 – 123,358 miles
- 2022 – 114,739 miles
- 2021 – 107,613 miles
- 2020 – 100,224 miles
- 2019 – 94,415 miles
- 2018 – 86,042 miles
- 2017 – 78,112 miles
- 2016 – 69,164 miles
- 2015 – 58,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 17 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,214 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 178,214 miles
- Test number
- 359543215629
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Fail178,214 miles (+22,315)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,214 miles
- Test number
- 108474264972
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass155,899 miles (+17,818)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 155,899 miles
- Test number
- 272459195594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,081 miles (+14,723)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,081 miles
- Test number
- 449269686129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,358 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,358 miles
- Test number
- 612623702485
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,358 miles (+8,619)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,358 miles
- Test number
- 369318005245
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,739 miles (+7,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 114,739 miles
- Test number
- 224303314725
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,613 miles (+7,389)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 107,613 miles
- Test number
- 877350832690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,224 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,224 miles
- Test number
- 770687808894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,415 miles (+8,373)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,415 miles
- Test number
- 432873381928
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,042 miles (+7,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 86,042 miles
- Test number
- 214257733413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass78,112 miles (+8,948)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,112 miles
- Test number
- 133372826982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,164 miles (+10,455)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 69,164 miles
- Test number
- 422531109535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,709 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 58,709 miles
- Test number
- 293128087411
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring view of some components
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring view of some components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about Y15 ARO
- Does Y15 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ARO is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 ARO?
- The MOT on Y15 ARO is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 ARO done?
- Y15 ARO was recorded at 178,214 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 10,834 miles a year.
- Has Y15 ARO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 ARO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y15 ARO 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 Y15 ARO find?
- Y15 ARO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.
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