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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y217 HFGMOT history

Y217 HFG is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 189,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y217 HFG green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,549 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 HFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 HFG was last recorded at 189,549 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,504 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,045 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,549 miles
  • 2024 – 186,504 miles
  • 2023 – 183,802 miles
  • 2022 – 181,346 miles
  • 2021 – 179,359 miles
  • 2020 – 169,909 miles
  • 2019 – 166,617 miles
  • 2018 – 164,491 miles
  • 2017 – 159,170 miles
  • 2016 – 148,876 miles
  • 2015 – 143,622 miles
  • 2014 – 137,368 miles
  • 2013 – 128,347 miles
  • 2012 – 118,170 miles
  • 2011 – 105,932 miles
  • 2010 – 94,163 miles
  • 2009 – 82,614 miles
  • 2008 – 72,065 miles
  • 2007 – 67,420 miles
  • 2006 – 57,775 miles
  • 2005 – 45,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,549 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,549 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,549 miles
    Test number
    487738098761
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,504 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,504 miles
    Test number
    763874434789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,802 miles (+2,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    183,802 miles
    Test number
    778932414043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,346 miles (+1,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    181,346 miles
    Test number
    788609945776
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass179,359 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,359 miles
    Test number
    373296954859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail179,354 miles (+9,445)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,354 miles
    Test number
    289342316734
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass169,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,909 miles
    Test number
    448068448381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail169,909 miles (+3,292)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,909 miles
    Test number
    598836289044
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass166,617 miles (+2,126)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,617 miles
    Test number
    160835721720
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass164,491 miles (+5,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,491 miles
    Test number
    468419885294
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass159,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,170 miles
    Test number
    598306701988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,170 miles (+10,294)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,170 miles
    Test number
    377431597563
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  13. Pass148,876 miles (+5,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,876 miles
    Test number
    129254388811
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe rusted through (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster switch insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Joint on rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass143,622 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    143,622 miles
    Test number
    441767956414
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass137,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    507326054305
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail137,368 miles (+9,021)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,368 miles
    Test number
    246906754384
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,347 miles (+10,177)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,347 miles
    Test number
    418215253346
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass118,170 miles (+12,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    578545752329
    • NoteWheels marked.rear brake pads getting low.both rear tyres close to wear bands

  19. Pass105,932 miles (+46)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    579337921329
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wheel binding by hand
    • NoteOffside rear tyre light perished cracks

  20. Fail105,886 miles (+11,723)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    129895921398
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre light perished cracks
    • NoteOffside rear wheel binding by hand

  21. Pass94,163 miles (+11,549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,163 miles
    Test number
    872793230331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass82,614 miles (+19)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,614 miles
    Test number
    921298049385
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded

  23. Fail82,595 miles (+10,530)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    614815549384
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded

  24. Pass72,065 miles (+4,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    340147038307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass67,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    442155247390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,411 miles (+12)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    261735347394
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  27. Fail67,399 miles (+9,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    854064647338
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass57,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    510265326325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail57,775 miles (+11,791)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,775 miles
    Test number
    723215626347
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs have a lot of wear
    • NoteOffside front tyre is heavily worn and is on legal limit

  30. Pass45,984 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    120298415312
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low

Questions about Y217 HFG

Does Y217 HFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 HFG is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y217 HFG?
The MOT on Y217 HFG is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y217 HFG done?
Y217 HFG was recorded at 189,549 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has Y217 HFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 HFG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y217 HFG 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 Y217 HFG find?
Y217 HFG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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