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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y215 HGYMOT history

Y215 HGY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

Y215 HGY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
150,441 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 HGY
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
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 HGY was last recorded at 150,441 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 3,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,641 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,800 miles
Average per year
5,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,441 miles
  • 2024 – 146,641 miles
  • 2023 – 144,230 miles
  • 2022 – 142,300 miles
  • 2021 – 140,646 miles
  • 2020 – 138,123 miles
  • 2019 – 135,005 miles
  • 2018 – 129,009 miles
  • 2017 – 123,338 miles
  • 2016 – 112,729 miles
  • 2015 – 103,421 miles
  • 2014 – 94,434 miles
  • 2013 – 88,472 miles
  • 2012 – 80,222 miles
  • 2011 – 72,041 miles
  • 2010 – 66,887 miles
  • 2009 – 60,570 miles
  • 2008 – 53,498 miles
  • 2007 – 46,648 miles
  • 2006 – 39,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,441 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,441 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,441 miles
    Test number
    553785196322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,641 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,641 miles
    Test number
    525734082066
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs and pads show signs of being hot

  3. Fail146,640 miles (+2,410)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,640 miles
    Test number
    451268805258
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs and pads show signs of being hot

  4. Pass144,230 miles (+1,930)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,230 miles
    Test number
    515236714523
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,300 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,300 miles
    Test number
    169105367909
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAux belt damaged

  6. Fail142,300 miles (+1,654)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,300 miles
    Test number
    261810510114
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAux belt damaged

  7. Pass140,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    645356428081
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres slight damage on sidewall and slight wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre cracked and perished. uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail140,645 miles (+2,522)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,645 miles
    Test number
    981406397771
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres slight damage on sidewall and slight wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyre cracked and perished. uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass138,123 miles (+3,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,123 miles
    Test number
    858493789883
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod also has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are slightly cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass135,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,005 miles
    Test number
    957017067596
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail135,005 miles (+5,996)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,005 miles
    Test number
    839021138148
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass129,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    322632454964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,008 miles (+5,670)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,008 miles
    Test number
    629924049458
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,338 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,338 miles
    Test number
    960183089112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    280616475007
    • AdvisoryFront tyres near limit
    • AdvisoryRear brakes deteriorating/binding

  16. Fail112,729 miles (+9,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    282063507997
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres near limit
    • AdvisoryRear brakes deteriorating/binding

  17. Pass103,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    436694815178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail103,421 miles (+8,987)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    255193715163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass94,434 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    279165314484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,023 miles (+5,551)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    315790004122
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass88,472 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    786977903190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,222 miles
    Test number
    237375412123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,222 miles (+8,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,222 miles
    Test number
    966585612147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass72,041 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,041 miles
    Test number
    925441611111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,887 miles (+6,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,887 miles
    Test number
    330137910180
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Pass60,570 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    920471619113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass53,498 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,498 miles
    Test number
    272996808418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,648 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    361929507136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,174 miles
    Test number
    591417616183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 HGY

Does Y215 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 HGY expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 HGY?
The MOT on Y215 HGY expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 HGY done?
Y215 HGY was recorded at 150,441 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
Has Y215 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 HGY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y215 HGY 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 Y215 HGY find?
Y215 HGY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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