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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

Y17 ELSMOT history

Y17 ELS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

Y17 ELS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
163,020 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 ELS was last recorded at 163,020 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,015 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,020 miles
  • 2024 – 162,820 miles
  • 2023 – 161,725 miles
  • 2022 – 156,127 miles
  • 2021 – 145,974 miles
  • 2020 – 137,566 miles
  • 2019 – 128,090 miles
  • 2018 – 118,598 miles
  • 2017 – 110,314 miles
  • 2016 – 102,089 miles
  • 2015 – 93,280 miles
  • 2014 – 84,994 miles
  • 2013 – 76,684 miles
  • 2012 – 71,386 miles
  • 2011 – 65,116 miles
  • 2010 – 58,502 miles
  • 2009 – 50,711 miles
  • 2008 – 45,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,020 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Surface corrosion on nearside and offside wing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,020 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,020 miles
    Test number
    529515351169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,015 miles (+195)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,015 miles
    Test number
    288075247313
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,820 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,820 miles
    Test number
    963743367927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on nearside and offside wing.

  4. Fail162,801 miles (+1,076)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,801 miles
    Test number
    679695450650
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on nearside and offside wing.

  5. Pass161,725 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,725 miles
    Test number
    696934370269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,127 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,127 miles
    Test number
    337046220054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    324784346328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail145,974 miles (+8,408)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    191166546346
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn unevenly offside lower

  9. Pass137,566 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,566 miles
    Test number
    506821497039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,090 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    608699096047
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail128,049 miles (+9,451)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,049 miles
    Test number
    555929972809
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass118,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    385234755754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail118,598 miles (+8,284)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,598 miles
    Test number
    235219370974
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass110,314 miles (+8,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,314 miles
    Test number
    378346746961
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to tail pipe join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has major damage but no visible cords or canvas

  15. Pass102,089 miles (+8,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    662415727473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join between Silencer Centre Pipe (SCP) and Silencer Tail Pipe (STP) Sleeve (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Object in tyre tread

  16. Pass93,280 miles (+8,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,280 miles
    Test number
    659430675085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    105090684407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,994 miles (+8,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    136080084415
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass76,684 miles (+5,298)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,684 miles
    Test number
    737300073013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass71,386 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    819313372038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail71,386 miles (+6,270)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,386 miles
    Test number
    449083572059
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass65,116 miles (+6,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,116 miles
    Test number
    839272761038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass58,502 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    833068380067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,310 miles (+7,599)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    321837970017
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass50,711 miles (+5,378)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    641178779068
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on shoulders

  26. Pass45,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    662919078035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 ELS

Does Y17 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y17 ELS expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y17 ELS?
The MOT on Y17 ELS expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y17 ELS done?
Y17 ELS was recorded at 163,020 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has Y17 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 ELS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 ELS 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 ELS find?
Y17 ELS passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside, and 1 more.

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