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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y216 HCAMOT history

Y216 HCA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

Y216 HCA red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,168 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 HCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 HCA was last recorded at 159,168 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 3,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,891 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,277 miles
Average per year
6,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,168 miles
  • 2024 – 151,271 miles
  • 2023 – 148,750 miles
  • 2021 – 139,653 miles
  • 2020 – 132,959 miles
  • 2019 – 125,789 miles
  • 2018 – 118,554 miles
  • 2016 – 107,839 miles
  • 2015 – 100,287 miles
  • 2014 – 92,573 miles
  • 2013 – 85,717 miles
  • 2012 – 79,617 miles
  • 2010 – 67,606 miles
  • 2009 – 62,404 miles
  • 2008 – 52,265 miles
  • 2007 – 47,076 miles
  • 2006 – 40,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outside central 3/4 of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,168 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,168 miles
    Test number
    253634941120
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail159,168 miles (+3,277)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,168 miles
    Test number
    967226269627
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,891 miles (+4,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,891 miles
    Test number
    552459261357
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,271 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,271 miles
    Test number
    488082498773
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body coverd with under searler

  5. Pass148,750 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,750 miles
    Test number
    186535739612
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outside central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper shield missing
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high but not excessive, locks up in rollers

  6. Fail148,750 miles (+9,097)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,750 miles
    Test number
    483327659177
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outside central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper shield missing
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high but not excessive, locks up in rollers

  7. Pass139,653 miles (+6,510)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,653 miles
    Test number
    518368647532
    • AdvisoryNSR brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  8. Pass133,143 miles (+184)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,143 miles
    Test number
    810091392014
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both + corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded

  9. Fail132,959 miles (+7,170)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,959 miles
    Test number
    200237993470
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both + corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap corroded

  10. Pass125,789 miles (+7,235)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,789 miles
    Test number
    260592623108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,554 miles (+5,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    593047219680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly but not affecting performance

  12. Pass112,700 miles (+4,861)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    858051279265
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops split
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension has slight corrosion

  13. Pass107,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,839 miles
    Test number
    752654642117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,835 miles (+7,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,835 miles
    Test number
    242200178044
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass100,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,287 miles
    Test number
    104298715425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,285 miles (+7,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,285 miles
    Test number
    216388167989
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,573 miles (+6,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    347730554374
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass85,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    107877053307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,717 miles (+6,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    715907953309
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass79,617 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,617 miles
    Test number
    216938842391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    885064002067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,355 miles (+6,749)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    399134802050
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass67,606 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    901442420327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,404 miles (+10,139)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    134896519365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Fail52,265 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    393579018366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note(center) has a mounting that it does not fully support the exhaust system

  26. Pass52,265 miles (+5,189)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    442359918331
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note(center) has a mounting that it does not fully support the exhaust system

  27. Pass47,076 miles (+6,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,076 miles
    Test number
    654454827379
    • NoteEngine light on

  28. Pass40,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,690 miles
    Test number
    194964706325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 HCA

Does Y216 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 HCA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 HCA?
The MOT on Y216 HCA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 HCA done?
Y216 HCA was recorded at 159,168 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 6,185 miles a year.
Has Y216 HCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 HCA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y216 HCA 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 Y216 HCA find?
Y216 HCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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