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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y215 XOAMOT history

Y215 XOA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 204,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

Y215 XOA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
204,726 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 XOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 XOA was last recorded at 204,726 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,997 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,729 miles
Average per year
7,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,726 miles
  • 2024 – 198,997 miles
  • 2023 – 188,374 miles
  • 2022 – 179,388 miles
  • 2021 – 168,764 miles
  • 2020 – 157,127 miles
  • 2019 – 147,746 miles
  • 2018 – 132,395 miles
  • 2017 – 123,275 miles
  • 2016 – 113,644 miles
  • 2015 – 103,606 miles
  • 2014 – 95,061 miles
  • 2013 – 84,109 miles
  • 2011 – 72,156 miles
  • 2010 – 60,132 miles
  • 2009 – 57,677 miles
  • 2008 – 54,716 miles
  • 2007 – 51,977 miles
  • 2006 – 48,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,726 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension parts underside
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush peeling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,726 miles (+5,729)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,726 miles
    Test number
    596768842683
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension parts underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass198,997 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    198,997 miles
    Test number
    762494317168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail198,995 miles (+10,621)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,995 miles
    Test number
    330156953168
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass188,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,374 miles
    Test number
    828400078687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail188,374 miles (+8,986)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,374 miles
    Test number
    313803125448
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,388 miles
    Test number
    945357955084
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail179,388 miles (+10,624)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,388 miles
    Test number
    590324803174
    • MajorCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint missing bolt - 1/3
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,764 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,764 miles
    Test number
    311499979242
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail168,746 miles (+11,619)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,746 miles
    Test number
    712891516721
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed on the inner shouders
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass157,127 miles (+9,381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    732334721842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,746 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    666050536322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,424 miles
    Test number
    760428470743
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail143,424 miles (+11,029)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,424 miles
    Test number
    135835399730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside 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))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass132,395 miles (+247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,395 miles
    Test number
    998240645735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail132,148 miles (+8,873)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    174072653025
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass123,275 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,275 miles
    Test number
    375938269060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail123,269 miles (+9,625)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,269 miles
    Test number
    602010827123
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass113,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    407161922268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail113,644 miles (+10,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    981278355093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass103,606 miles (+8,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,606 miles
    Test number
    147470035494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass95,061 miles (+10,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    785732024037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,109 miles (+11,953)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    497550113047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass72,156 miles (+9,854)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    165744661352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePedal travel getting long?

  24. Pass62,302 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    449603511061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass60,132 miles (+2,455)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    104557050061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  26. Pass57,677 miles (+2,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    162022169009
    • NoteFootbrake travel long
    • NoteRear axle foward mounting bushes worn

  27. Pass54,716 miles (+2,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    801160668071
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass51,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,977 miles
    Test number
    603255077049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,977 miles (+3,968)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,977 miles
    Test number
    771425777052
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass48,009 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,009 miles
    Test number
    670853776016
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

Questions about Y215 XOA

Does Y215 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y215 XOA is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y215 XOA?
The MOT on Y215 XOA is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y215 XOA done?
Y215 XOA was recorded at 204,726 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,985 miles a year.
Has Y215 XOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 XOA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y215 XOA 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 XOA find?
Y215 XOA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: corrosion to suspension parts underside; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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