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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y201 LDDMOT history

Y201 LDD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y201 LDD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,550 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 LDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 LDD was last recorded at 165,550 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 6,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,200 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,350 miles
Average per year
5,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,550 miles
  • 2025 – 159,200 miles
  • 2024 – 157,453 miles
  • 2023 – 155,946 miles
  • 2022 – 153,805 miles
  • 2021 – 150,284 miles
  • 2020 – 147,702 miles
  • 2019 – 144,983 miles
  • 2018 – 142,294 miles
  • 2017 – 140,153 miles
  • 2016 – 136,582 miles
  • 2015 – 131,205 miles
  • 2014 – 128,923 miles
  • 2013 – 119,649 miles
  • 2012 – 107,905 miles
  • 2011 – 93,329 miles
  • 2010 – 83,212 miles
  • 2009 – 74,626 miles
  • 2008 – 65,445 miles
  • 2007 – 56,634 miles
  • 2006 – 47,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear springs corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,550 miles
    Test number
    639441046210
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  2. Fail165,550 miles (+6,350)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,550 miles
    Test number
    126870824718
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  3. Pass159,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,200 miles
    Test number
    843765950351
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  4. Fail159,200 miles (+1,747)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,200 miles
    Test number
    610705134689
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  5. Pass157,453 miles (+1,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,453 miles
    Test number
    161078005774
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass155,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    822833390282
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  7. Fail155,946 miles (+2,141)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,946 miles
    Test number
    618548865674
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  8. Pass153,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,805 miles
    Test number
    495441160330
    • AdvisoryN/s/r spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Fail153,805 miles (+3,521)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,805 miles
    Test number
    810664906598
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass150,284 miles (+2,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,284 miles
    Test number
    747221972533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass147,702 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,702 miles
    Test number
    267110087376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,983 miles (+2,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,983 miles
    Test number
    315308240820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass142,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,294 miles
    Test number
    269299925313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  14. Fail142,291 miles (+2,138)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,291 miles
    Test number
    346001012203
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  15. Pass140,153 miles (+3,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,153 miles
    Test number
    289315653521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear on limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass136,582 miles (+5,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,582 miles
    Test number
    692057785898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (on limit) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (on limit) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass131,205 miles (+2,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    687125775051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail128,923 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    107910974053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 2mm outer tred raised tread pattern
    • NoteNearside and offside front top suspension bushes wearing
    • NoteOffside rear axle beam bush wearing

  19. Pass128,923 miles (+9,274)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    665690374039
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/f tyres 2mm outer tred raised tread pattern
    • NoteNearside and offside front top suspension bushes wearing
    • NoteOffside rear axle beam bush wearing

  20. Pass119,649 miles (+11,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,649 miles
    Test number
    189274383463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,905 miles (+14,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    447706282031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,329 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    115561081457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,212 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,212 miles
    Test number
    144019160084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,626 miles (+9,181)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    654896179052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  25. Pass65,445 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    222748878064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,634 miles (+9,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,634 miles
    Test number
    903209277043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,029 miles
    Test number
    164658786032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 LDD

Does Y201 LDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y201 LDD is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y201 LDD?
The MOT on Y201 LDD is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y201 LDD done?
Y201 LDD was recorded at 165,550 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,937 miles a year.
Has Y201 LDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 LDD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y201 LDD 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 Y201 LDD find?
Y201 LDD passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn; rear axle corroded; rear springs corroded.

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