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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y209 VLDMOT history

Y209 VLD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 153,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

Y209 VLD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2025
Mileage
153,495 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 VLD was last recorded at 153,495 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 13,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2023: 139,930 miles, lower than 148,497 miles on 21 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,930 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13,565 miles
Average per year
6,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,495 miles
  • 2023 – 139,930 miles
  • 2022 – 134,107 miles
  • 2021 – 129,731 miles
  • 2020 – 125,257 miles
  • 2019 – 119,964 miles
  • 2018 – 115,949 miles
  • 2017 – 111,929 miles
  • 2016 – 106,165 miles
  • 2015 – 101,859 miles
  • 2014 – 98,646 miles
  • 2013 – 93,584 miles
  • 2012 – 88,359 miles
  • 2011 – 81,829 miles
  • 2010 – 73,107 miles
  • 2009 – 63,384 miles
  • 2008 – 54,494 miles
  • 2007 – 44,201 miles
  • 2006 – 35,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,495 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryEML/EPC light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle intermittent sticking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • TWO TYPES OF TYRE TREAD ON SAME AXLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,495 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    504718470604
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEML/EPC light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle intermittent sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,495 miles (+13,565)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,495 miles
    Test number
    584823741208
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEML/EPC light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle intermittent sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass139,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,930 miles
    Test number
    766970914603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Fail139,930 miles (-8,567)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,930 miles
    Test number
    931035337736
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass148,497 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,497 miles
    Test number
    565132556420
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTWO TYPES OF TYRE TREAD ON SAME AXLE

  6. Fail148,481 miles (+14,374)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    388489170488
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTWO TYPES OF TYRE TREAD ON SAME AXLE

  7. Pass134,107 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,107 miles
    Test number
    473308012453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,091 miles (+4,360)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    551345332856
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass129,731 miles (+4,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    596317006326
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    107496955701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail125,257 miles (+5,293)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    922425301035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    514432579945
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail119,964 miles (+4,015)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    895848605623
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass115,949 miles (+4,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,949 miles
    Test number
    101704106529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass111,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,929 miles
    Test number
    332701101664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,929 miles (+5,764)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,929 miles
    Test number
    721664649311
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass106,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    360703327520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is worn and is cracking in side walls

  18. Fail106,165 miles (+4,306)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    661644799493
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre is worn and is cracking in side walls

  19. Pass101,859 miles (+3,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,859 miles
    Test number
    739168965048
    • NoteCenter exhaust is corroded

  20. Fail98,646 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    719532274080
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,646 miles (+5,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    915452774068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass93,584 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,584 miles
    Test number
    645017353008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass88,359 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    845355162072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,829 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    148866461062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear tyer is slightly worn on in side

  25. Pass81,829 miles (+8,722)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    685726861023
    • NoteNear side rear tyer is slightly worn on in side

  26. Pass73,107 miles (+9,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    381018670039
    • 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)

  27. Pass63,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    440864709158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,384 miles (+8,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    252134509186
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass54,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    932288688046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,494 miles (+10,293)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    202937288001
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass44,201 miles (+8,740)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    134012697085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,461 miles
    Test number
    361351806193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 VLD

Does Y209 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y209 VLD expired on 8 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y209 VLD?
The MOT on Y209 VLD expired on 8 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y209 VLD done?
Y209 VLD was recorded at 153,495 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 6,469 miles a year.
Has Y209 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 VLD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y209 VLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y209 VLD find?
Y209 VLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; coolant leak; eml/epc light on, and 4 more.

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