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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y217 PAUMOT history

Y217 PAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 138,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

Y217 PAU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,176 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 PAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 PAU was last recorded at 138,176 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,172 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,176 miles
  • 2025 – 136,038 miles
  • 2024 – 134,011 miles
  • 2023 – 131,698 miles
  • 2022 – 130,293 miles
  • 2021 – 126,515 miles
  • 2020 – 123,077 miles
  • 2019 – 118,070 miles
  • 2018 – 113,866 miles
  • 2017 – 109,288 miles
  • 2016 – 102,863 miles
  • 2015 – 97,190 miles
  • 2014 – 91,986 miles
  • 2013 – 88,510 miles
  • 2012 – 83,366 miles
  • 2011 – 79,845 miles
  • 2009 – 78,392 miles
  • 2008 – 74,575 miles
  • 2007 – 71,003 miles
  • 2006 – 66,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,176 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides osr-nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s/r - n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,176 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,176 miles
    Test number
    821571749790
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides osr-nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s/r - n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,172 miles (+2,134)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,172 miles
    Test number
    583532126108
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides osr-nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s/r - n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,038 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    238196359275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,025 miles (+2,014)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    857921602941
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,011 miles (+2,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    930521178046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,698 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,698 miles
    Test number
    943967495288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame & suspension arms corroded

  7. Pass130,293 miles (+3,778)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,293 miles
    Test number
    402727288565
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass126,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,515 miles
    Test number
    274709188194
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail126,515 miles (+3,438)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,515 miles
    Test number
    614768319124
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass123,077 miles (+5,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    171880406191
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both fronts lift in mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass118,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    336854155293
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres small cracks on inner walls

  12. Fail118,070 miles (+4,204)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,070 miles
    Test number
    881996944589
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset on comp (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres small cracks on inner walls

  13. Pass113,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    622051737063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,866 miles (+4,578)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,866 miles
    Test number
    467860349731
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged susp level sensor arm broken (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass109,288 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,288 miles
    Test number
    104944704638
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s n/sfront susp tops worn
    • AdvisoryO/s n/sfront susp tops worn

  16. Fail109,200 miles (+6,337)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,200 miles
    Test number
    570194174259
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s n/sfront susp tops worn
    • AdvisoryO/s n/sfront susp tops worn

  17. Pass102,863 miles (+5,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,863 miles
    Test number
    194436318052
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s slight split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass97,190 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    837211275026
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteScreen slighty marked
    • NoteWaring light on dash

  19. Fail97,190 miles (+5,204)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    217525465027
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteScreen slighty marked
    • NoteWaring light on dash

  20. Pass91,986 miles (+3,476)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,986 miles
    Test number
    818916974010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass88,510 miles (+5,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,510 miles
    Test number
    159597563019
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass83,366 miles (+3,521)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    546409342018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteHeat shield insecure above cats
    • NoteWiper marks on screen

  23. Pass79,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    959528721057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail79,845 miles (+1,453)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    696665221056
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,392 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    472719139450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDisc slightly corroded

  26. Fail78,392 miles (+3,817)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    863519239378
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDisc slightly corroded

  27. Pass74,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    513930848300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,575 miles (+3,572)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    371239938377
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass71,003 miles (+4,282)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    472945347409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass66,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    313945946354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 PAU

Does Y217 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 PAU is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y217 PAU?
The MOT on Y217 PAU is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y217 PAU done?
Y217 PAU was recorded at 138,176 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has Y217 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 PAU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y217 PAU 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 PAU find?
Y217 PAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides osr-nsr; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s/r - n/s/r.

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