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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y216 UKMMOT history

Y216 UKM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 241,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2024.

Y216 UKM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
241,960 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 UKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 UKM was last recorded at 241,960 miles on 21 Dec 2024, 21,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,395 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
21,565 miles
Average per year
9,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 241,960 miles
  • 2023 – 220,395 miles
  • 2022 – 202,739 miles
  • 2021 – 198,711 miles
  • 2020 – 193,098 miles
  • 2019 – 188,806 miles
  • 2018 – 183,067 miles
  • 2017 – 177,125 miles
  • 2016 – 171,000 miles
  • 2015 – 165,789 miles
  • 2014 – 158,182 miles
  • 2013 – 151,688 miles
  • 2012 – 144,957 miles
  • 2011 – 128,830 miles
  • 2010 – 114,679 miles
  • 2009 – 99,884 miles
  • 2008 – 82,871 miles
  • 2007 – 72,834 miles
  • 2006 – 63,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,960 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive sump drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,960 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    241,960 miles
    Test number
    169457507945
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive sump drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail241,960 miles (+21,565)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,960 miles
    Test number
    545068022961
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive sump drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass220,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    220,395 miles
    Test number
    659805015245
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail220,395 miles (+17,656)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,395 miles
    Test number
    733676449029
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass202,739 miles (+4,028)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    202,739 miles
    Test number
    550510638577
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass198,711 miles (+5,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    198,711 miles
    Test number
    902825534952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass193,098 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    193,098 miles
    Test number
    249122967536
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass188,806 miles (+5,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    188,806 miles
    Test number
    428821499579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass183,067 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    183,067 miles
    Test number
    491567082815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass177,125 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    177,125 miles
    Test number
    218748598011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,000 miles (+5,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,000 miles
    Test number
    823396084153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass165,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    165,789 miles
    Test number
    705173804342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,789 miles (+7,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,789 miles
    Test number
    374256079432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass158,182 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    158,182 miles
    Test number
    229694724315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,688 miles (+6,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,688 miles
    Test number
    525296323346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass144,957 miles (+16,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    144,957 miles
    Test number
    436049322304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass128,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,830 miles
    Test number
    359247531375
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail128,830 miles (+14,151)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,830 miles
    Test number
    799949821345
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass114,679 miles (+14,795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    114,679 miles
    Test number
    370597230318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,884 miles (+17,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    631119139310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass82,871 miles (+10,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    482153438473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,834 miles (+9,522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,834 miles
    Test number
    952513357363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    313832656382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about Y216 UKM

Does Y216 UKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y216 UKM expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y216 UKM?
The MOT on Y216 UKM expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y216 UKM done?
Y216 UKM was recorded at 241,960 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2024, an average of 9,920 miles a year.
Has Y216 UKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 UKM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y216 UKM 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 UKM find?
Y216 UKM passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; lower oil leak, but not excessive sump drain plug, and 2 more.

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