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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y17 XLDMOT history

Y17 XLD is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y17 XLD white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,905 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 XLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 XLD was last recorded at 81,905 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,583 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,322 miles
Average per year
4,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,905 miles
  • 2025 – 76,583 miles
  • 2024 – 71,749 miles
  • 2023 – 66,491 miles
  • 2022 – 61,185 miles
  • 2021 – 56,004 miles
  • 2020 – 52,063 miles
  • 2019 – 48,989 miles
  • 2018 – 43,843 miles
  • 2017 – 37,750 miles
  • 2016 – 33,169 miles
  • 2015 – 28,659 miles
  • 2014 – 22,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,905 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,905 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    455864012157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,583 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    859172142238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail76,581 miles (+4,832)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    501315011728
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass71,749 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,749 miles
    Test number
    677471216586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,491 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    336994696698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,489 miles (+5,304)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    926396120394
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
  7. Pass61,185 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,185 miles
    Test number
    843883393070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,004 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    969000959140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    586757218911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,063 miles (+3,074)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    323046556969
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass48,989 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    165731339196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,383 miles (+3,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    47,383 miles
    Test number
    287421563589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass43,843 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    810811540039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,750 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,750 miles
    Test number
    743360205734
    • AdvisoryCracks forming in tread of both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass33,169 miles (+4,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,169 miles
    Test number
    196159376100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass28,659 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,659 miles
    Test number
    725286525107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,824 miles
    Test number
    318981424134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 XLD

Does Y17 XLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 XLD is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 XLD?
The MOT on Y17 XLD is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 XLD done?
Y17 XLD was recorded at 81,905 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,788 miles a year.
Has Y17 XLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 XLD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 XLD 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 XLD find?
Y17 XLD passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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