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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

Y17 BWLMOT history

Y17 BWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y17 BWL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,067 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 BWL was last recorded at 117,067 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 17,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,051 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17,016 miles
Average per year
6,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,067 miles
  • 2025 – 100,051 miles
  • 2024 – 81,940 miles
  • 2023 – 78,816 miles
  • 2022 – 71,558 miles
  • 2021 – 63,976 miles
  • 2020 – 60,197 miles
  • 2019 – 57,404 miles
  • 2018 – 53,728 miles
  • 2017 – 50,098 miles
  • 2016 – 46,444 miles
  • 2015 – 43,175 miles
  • 2014 – 38,717 miles
  • 2013 – 33,345 miles
  • 2012 – 25,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,067 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear brake slight lagging

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,067 miles
    Test number
    536724110728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,067 miles (+17,016)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,067 miles
    Test number
    618358055726
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,051 miles (+18,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    121467900114
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass81,940 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,940 miles
    Test number
    911908089306
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail81,940 miles (+3,124)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,940 miles
    Test number
    980886260151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    347322879025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,815 miles (+7,257)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    329994731252
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass71,558 miles (+7,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    605420841839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,976 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,976 miles
    Test number
    446487110313
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and edge wear also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight lagging
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisoryParking brake stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail63,976 miles (+3,779)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,976 miles
    Test number
    568956637340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close and edge wear also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight lagging
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper parking brake mechanism slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisoryParking brake stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,197 miles (+2,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,197 miles
    Test number
    656096058867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight lagging
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,NSR,OSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    571730210242
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail57,402 miles (+3,674)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    929886575384
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass53,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    858590469482
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail53,726 miles (+3,628)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    574305224897
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass50,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    296966181864
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf, nsr and osr
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail50,096 miles (+3,652)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    215618412264
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf, nsr and osr
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass46,444 miles (+3,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    932055186377
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf and osr
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have very heavy edge wear and appear to be close to exposing cords

  19. Pass43,175 miles (+4,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    995391301848
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOs mirror case slightly damaged

  20. Pass38,717 miles (+5,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    935861754385
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass33,345 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    928901253362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    908749512357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 BWL

Does Y17 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BWL is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BWL?
The MOT on Y17 BWL is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 BWL done?
Y17 BWL was recorded at 117,067 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,703 miles a year.
Has Y17 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BWL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 BWL 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 BWL find?
Y17 BWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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