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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

Y18 ARRMOT history

Y18 ARR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

Y18 ARR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,522 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 ARR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 ARR was last recorded at 103,522 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,039 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,483 miles
Average per year
7,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,522 miles
  • 2025 – 98,039 miles
  • 2024 – 92,454 miles
  • 2023 – 83,183 miles
  • 2022 – 71,318 miles
  • 2021 – 61,394 miles
  • 2020 – 54,322 miles
  • 2019 – 49,852 miles
  • 2018 – 42,917 miles
  • 2017 – 36,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,522 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,522 miles (+5,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    602946826227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass98,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    733459730704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail98,037 miles (+5,583)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,037 miles
    Test number
    416464751912
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass92,454 miles (+9,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    546270729116
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass83,183 miles (+11,865)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    723202664604
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,318 miles (+9,924)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    851878487660
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass61,394 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    230444392292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass54,322 miles (+4,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,322 miles
    Test number
    805004721199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass49,852 miles (+6,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    610156696617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass42,917 miles (+5,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    582753191463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass36,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    170637968685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 ARR

Does Y18 ARR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ARR is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 ARR?
The MOT on Y18 ARR is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 ARR done?
Y18 ARR was recorded at 103,522 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,482 miles a year.
Has Y18 ARR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 ARR has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 ARR 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 Y18 ARR find?
Y18 ARR passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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