
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y209 TGHMOT history
Y209 TGH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 108,213 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 108,213 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,099 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y209 TGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y209 TGH was last recorded at 108,213 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,213 miles · 3 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,099 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 108,213 miles
- 2023 – 102,350 miles
- 2022 – 95,736 miles
- 2021 – 89,654 miles
- 2020 – 87,430 miles
- 2019 – 80,005 miles
- 2018 – 76,687 miles
- 2017 – 71,619 miles
- 2016 – 66,971 miles
- 2015 – 63,745 miles
- 2014 – 56,190 miles
- 2013 – 48,563 miles
- 2012 – 40,489 miles
- 2011 – 35,352 miles
- 2010 – 30,038 miles
- 2009 – 25,049 miles
- 2008 – 20,581 miles
- 2007 – 18,245 miles
- 2006 – 16,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,213 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 108,213 miles
- Test number
- 360763750337
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail108,213 miles (+5,863)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,213 miles
- Test number
- 173465532824
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stab link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass102,350 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 102,350 miles
- Test number
- 242661077807
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,349 miles (+6,613)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,349 miles
- Test number
- 112769192192
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryM I L on
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,736 miles (+158)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 95,736 miles
- Test number
- 356135194490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMil on
Fail95,578 miles (+5,924)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,578 miles
- Test number
- 761024808255
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 89,654 miles
- Test number
- 253640915632
- AdvisoryMil on
Fail89,652 miles (+2,222)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,652 miles
- Test number
- 102070974277
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryMil on
Pass87,430 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 87,430 miles
- Test number
- 874734160730
- AdvisoryEngine MIL on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,429 miles (+7,424)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,429 miles
- Test number
- 321742911743
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,005 miles
- Test number
- 225513716309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail80,005 miles (+3,318)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,005 miles
- Test number
- 301754377650
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,687 miles (+124)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,687 miles
- Test number
- 555501099661
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail76,563 miles (+4,944)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,563 miles
- Test number
- 818049737832
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge flat spot (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot in tyre (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,619 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 71,619 miles
- Test number
- 110509313144
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPad Warning Lamp On
Fail71,619 miles (+4,648)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,619 miles
- Test number
- 881102371573
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPad Warning Lamp On
Pass66,971 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,971 miles
- Test number
- 123198176491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear (2.4.F.3)
Fail66,963 miles (+3,218)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,963 miles
- Test number
- 258909000906
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
Pass63,745 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,745 miles
- Test number
- 246857905121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyers cut
Fail63,745 miles (+7,555)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,745 miles
- Test number
- 645953605120
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyers cut
Fail56,190 miles1 repaired10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,190 miles
- Test number
- 189511694484
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,190 miles (+7,627)10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 56,190 miles
- Test number
- 849331594046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail48,563 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,563 miles
- Test number
- 326897883006
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,563 miles (+8,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 48,563 miles
- Test number
- 969547383031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,489 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 40,489 miles
- Test number
- 347102572049
- NoteBoth front and rear brake discs becoming worn
- NoteBoth front lower arm rear inner bushes becoming worn
- NoteBoth front wishbones becoming corroded
- NoteBoth rear axle forward bushes becoming perished slightly
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteGearbox noisy in reverse
Fail40,489 miles (+5,137)2 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,489 miles
- Test number
- 575819262045
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteBoth front and rear brake discs becoming worn
- NoteBoth front lower arm rear inner bushes becoming worn
- NoteBoth front wishbones becoming corroded
- NoteBoth rear axle forward bushes becoming perished slightly
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteGearbox noisy in reverse
Pass35,352 miles (+5,314)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 35,352 miles
- Test number
- 987810671081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,038 miles (+4,989)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 30,038 miles
- Test number
- 930463280067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake pads becoming worn
- NoteSlight wear to both front and rear brake discs
Pass25,049 miles (+4,468)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 25,049 miles
- Test number
- 571380899075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,581 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 20,581 miles
- Test number
- 140324798473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,245 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,245 miles
- Test number
- 140563047172
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass18,245 miles (+1,612)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 18,245 miles
- Test number
- 343453947156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 16,633 miles
- Test number
- 153142926140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y209 TGH
- Does Y209 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y209 TGH expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y209 TGH?
- The MOT on Y209 TGH expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y209 TGH done?
- Y209 TGH was recorded at 108,213 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
- Has Y209 TGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y209 TGH has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y209 TGH 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 Y209 TGH find?
- Y209 TGH passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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