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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y202 MDYMOT history

Y202 MDY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

Y202 MDY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,569 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y202 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y202 MDY was last recorded at 142,569 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,825 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,744 miles
Average per year
4,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,569 miles
  • 2024 – 138,825 miles
  • 2023 – 133,346 miles
  • 2022 – 129,421 miles
  • 2021 – 124,934 miles
  • 2020 – 121,775 miles
  • 2019 – 117,916 miles
  • 2018 – 112,564 miles
  • 2017 – 109,599 miles
  • 2016 – 108,166 miles
  • 2015 – 106,096 miles
  • 2014 – 104,831 miles
  • 2013 – 100,435 miles
  • 2012 – 96,553 miles
  • 2011 – 92,325 miles
  • 2010 – 86,607 miles
  • 2009 – 80,522 miles
  • 2008 – 64,943 miles
  • 2007 – 56,673 miles
  • 2006 – 47,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,569 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing and cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,569 miles (+3,744)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,569 miles
    Test number
    756029445884
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,825 miles (+501)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,825 miles
    Test number
    432007964872
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,324 miles (+4,978)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,324 miles
    Test number
    911144773544
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,346 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,346 miles
    Test number
    717199564155
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail133,345 miles (+3,924)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    490539825818
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,421 miles
    Test number
    514316320948
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,420 miles (+4,486)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    694616212939
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,934 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,934 miles
    Test number
    801160043700
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail124,933 miles (+3,158)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    290263525857
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,775 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,775 miles
    Test number
    907775592896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass117,916 miles (+77)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,916 miles
    Test number
    946285490760
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension beam corroding

  12. Fail117,839 miles (+5,275)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,839 miles
    Test number
    677896809985
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension beam corroding

  13. Pass112,564 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,564 miles
    Test number
    685077317321
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail112,556 miles (+2,957)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,556 miles
    Test number
    388892703486
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass109,599 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,599 miles
    Test number
    409946182814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,572 miles (+1,406)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,572 miles
    Test number
    489093100510
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass108,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,166 miles
    Test number
    746038327798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component tie rod gaitor (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail108,166 miles (+2,070)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,166 miles
    Test number
    259511459210
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component tie rod gaitor (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass106,096 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,096 miles
    Test number
    505817585123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,831 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    326100194202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail104,831 miles (+4,396)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    385259584289
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  22. Pass100,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    347341183480
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail100,435 miles (+3,882)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    478091783234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass96,553 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    765395982295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,325 miles (+5,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    599856681238
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Pass86,607 miles (+6,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    894443460226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass80,522 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    430289289250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,580 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    150592549484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass64,943 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    444352248048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates have water ingress
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar and bushes

  30. Fail64,943 miles (+8,270)3 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    761562048003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates have water ingress
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar and bushes

  31. Pass56,673 miles (+9,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,673 miles
    Test number
    521224447061
    • NoteN/s/f light cluster small chip/crack

  32. Pass47,579 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,579 miles
    Test number
    414214446057
    • NoteCAMBELT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (CAMBELT KIT)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear slightly.

Questions about Y202 MDY

Does Y202 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y202 MDY is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y202 MDY?
The MOT on Y202 MDY is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y202 MDY done?
Y202 MDY was recorded at 142,569 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
Has Y202 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y202 MDY has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y202 MDY 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 Y202 MDY find?
Y202 MDY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible, and 3 more.

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