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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y17 ALYMOT history

Y17 ALY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y17 ALY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,145 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 ALY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 ALY was last recorded at 134,145 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 12,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,525 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,620 miles
Average per year
9,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,145 miles
  • 2024 – 121,525 miles
  • 2023 – 110,772 miles
  • 2022 – 101,214 miles
  • 2021 – 92,766 miles
  • 2020 – 85,849 miles
  • 2019 – 79,175 miles
  • 2018 – 69,127 miles
  • 2017 – 60,054 miles
  • 2016 – 49,851 miles
  • 2015 – 42,390 miles
  • 2014 – 25,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,145 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,145 miles (+12,620)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,145 miles
    Test number
    211111527674
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting
  2. Pass121,525 miles (+10,753)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    746485293468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise signs of o/s/r brake been binding and brakes getting hot
  3. Pass110,772 miles (+9,558)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,772 miles
    Test number
    450562156518
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,214 miles (+8,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,214 miles
    Test number
    541177009365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    601326809212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,765 miles (+6,916)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    655432881446
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass85,849 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    200252247400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,175 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    528033429529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,127 miles (+9,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    838742311843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,054 miles (+10,203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    298130099856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,851 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,851 miles
    Test number
    564199993036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,390 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,390 miles
    Test number
    662060955968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,868 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    525042605036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    647237304093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    578207304000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 ALY

Does Y17 ALY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 ALY is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y17 ALY?
The MOT on Y17 ALY is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 ALY done?
Y17 ALY was recorded at 134,145 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,164 miles a year.
Has Y17 ALY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 ALY has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y17 ALY 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 Y17 ALY find?
Y17 ALY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes, and 4 more.

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