Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc
Y17 LAYMOT history
Y17 LAY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 94,076 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 LAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 20 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y17 LAY was last recorded at 94,076 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 9,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,118 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,958 miles
- Average per year
- 8,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,076 miles
- 2025 – 84,118 miles
- 2024 – 78,460 miles
- 2023 – 64,206 miles
- 2022 – 54,258 miles
- 2021 – 52,819 miles
- 2020 – 51,121 miles
- 2019 – 45,724 miles
- 2018 – 34,701 miles
- 2017 – 26,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,076 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Timing belt due soon
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,076 miles (+9,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 94,076 miles
- Test number
- 896032252018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,118 miles (+5,658)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 84,118 miles
- Test number
- 595404550838
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,460 miles (+92)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,460 miles
- Test number
- 556323206123
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTiming belt due soon
Fail78,368 miles (+14,162)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,368 miles
- Test number
- 447613609848
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTiming belt due soon
Pass64,206 miles (+9)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,206 miles
- Test number
- 209659680643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail64,197 miles (+9,939)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,197 miles
- Test number
- 104883487201
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass54,258 miles (+1,439)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 54,258 miles
- Test number
- 179020811104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,819 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 52,819 miles
- Test number
- 869869398543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,121 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 51,121 miles
- Test number
- 630170722712
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail51,115 miles (+5,391)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,115 miles
- Test number
- 867418284996
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass45,724 miles (+11,023)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 45,724 miles
- Test number
- 146075719077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,701 miles (+8,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,701 miles
- Test number
- 930262577155
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,650 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 26,650 miles
- Test number
- 838948579584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail26,650 miles1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,650 miles
- Test number
- 388248856891
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about Y17 LAY
- Does Y17 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 LAY is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 LAY?
- The MOT on Y17 LAY is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y17 LAY done?
- Y17 LAY was recorded at 94,076 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,106 miles a year.
- Has Y17 LAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 LAY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y17 LAY 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 LAY find?
- Y17 LAY passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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