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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

Y214 DTOMOT history

Y214 DTO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 282,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

Y214 DTO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
282,806 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 DTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 DTO was last recorded at 282,806 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 5,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,581 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,225 miles
Average per year
8,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 282,806 miles
  • 2024 – 277,581 miles
  • 2023 – 271,511 miles
  • 2022 – 258,294 miles
  • 2021 – 254,120 miles
  • 2020 – 246,151 miles
  • 2019 – 239,388 miles
  • 2018 – 229,924 miles
  • 2017 – 222,874 miles
  • 2016 – 217,400 miles
  • 2014 – 207,476 miles
  • 2013 – 197,040 miles
  • 2012 – 187,968 miles
  • 2011 – 181,031 miles
  • 2010 – 171,089 miles
  • 2009 – 161,475 miles
  • 2008 – 145,659 miles
  • 2007 – 134,873 miles
  • 2006 – 123,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,806 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • INNER ROD ENDS AS SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,806 miles (+5,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    282,806 miles
    Test number
    755639182145
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass277,581 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    277,581 miles
    Test number
    113812499112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass271,511 miles (+13,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    271,511 miles
    Test number
    326290486954
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass258,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    258,294 miles
    Test number
    899756453138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail258,294 miles (+4,174)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,294 miles
    Test number
    318385069456
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass254,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    254,120 miles
    Test number
    221508126887
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail254,120 miles (+7,969)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,120 miles
    Test number
    417591367108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass246,151 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    246,151 miles
    Test number
    489339726209
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail246,151 miles (+6,763)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,151 miles
    Test number
    565480774914
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass239,388 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    239,388 miles
    Test number
    893133642267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail239,363 miles (+9,439)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,363 miles
    Test number
    744614285988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault lihght on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass229,924 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    229,924 miles
    Test number
    898665313337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass222,874 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    222,874 miles
    Test number
    957400491498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail222,867 miles (+5,467)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,867 miles
    Test number
    248335545199
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass217,400 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    217,400 miles
    Test number
    297937782682
    • AdvisoryINNER ROD ENDS AS SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

  16. Fail217,201 miles (+9,725)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,201 miles
    Test number
    161488409764
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated REMOVE OR REPLACE RUSTY LOOSE (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BACK INNER RUBBER AS GONE MARKED WITH CRAYON CHANGE LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 TYRES OUT SHAPE BELOW LIMITS FRONT AND REAR (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryINNER ROD ENDS AS SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

  17. Pass207,476 miles (+10,436)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    207,476 miles
    Test number
    536922534339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass197,040 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    197,040 miles
    Test number
    878272523365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass187,968 miles (+6,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    187,968 miles
    Test number
    488189922483
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass181,031 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    181,031 miles
    Test number
    297676931343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass171,089 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    171,089 miles
    Test number
    814223120300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass161,475 miles (+15,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    161,475 miles
    Test number
    944758339343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass145,659 miles (+10,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    145,659 miles
    Test number
    120231658141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass134,873 miles (+11,334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    134,873 miles
    Test number
    381648807153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail123,539 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    190539236048
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass123,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    580389736049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 DTO

Does Y214 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y214 DTO expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y214 DTO?
The MOT on Y214 DTO expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y214 DTO done?
Y214 DTO was recorded at 282,806 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 8,105 miles a year.
Has Y214 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 DTO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y214 DTO 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 Y214 DTO find?
Y214 DTO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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