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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

Y21 BDDMOT history

Y21 BDD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

Y21 BDD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,071 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BDD was last recorded at 102,071 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,951 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,071 miles
  • 2025 – 95,834 miles
  • 2024 – 90,366 miles
  • 2023 – 85,426 miles
  • 2022 – 73,407 miles
  • 2021 – 65,471 miles
  • 2020 – 63,218 miles
  • 2019 – 61,599 miles
  • 2018 – 60,021 miles
  • 2017 – 54,958 miles
  • 2016 – 48,860 miles
  • 2015 – 44,476 miles
  • 2014 – 39,860 miles
  • 2013 – 35,591 miles
  • 2012 – 33,632 miles
  • 2011 – 30,758 miles
  • 2010 – 28,428 miles
  • 2009 – 26,045 miles
  • 2008 – 22,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,071 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,071 miles (+120)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    920613659515
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail101,951 miles (+6,117)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,951 miles
    Test number
    683978269132
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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. Pass95,834 miles (+5,468)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    892954223266
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,366 miles (+4,940)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,366 miles
    Test number
    111000607460
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass85,426 miles (+12,019)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,426 miles
    Test number
    567271006585
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass73,407 miles (+7,936)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    551108278773
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass65,471 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    776514459761
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail65,471 miles (+2,253)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,471 miles
    Test number
    628170793764
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass63,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    845035336214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail63,218 miles (+1,619)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    162334486676
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort close to limit
  11. Pass61,599 miles (+1,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,599 miles
    Test number
    495599993875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass60,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    102332219687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,021 miles (+5,063)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    657710618375
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc are corroded
  14. Pass54,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    357776670585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,958 miles (+6,098)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    898937509943
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass48,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    612117823595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail48,860 miles (+4,384)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    763442099808
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass44,476 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    775340325084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light is on
  19. Fail44,476 miles (+4,616)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    628420825036
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light is on
  20. Pass39,860 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    938500324077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,591 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    648655733047
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail35,591 miles (+1,959)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    535705233009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass33,632 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    769811932055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,758 miles (+2,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    999962531094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass28,428 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,428 miles
    Test number
    271432730074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,045 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,045 miles
    Test number
    923006539027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,775 miles
    Test number
    250179428066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 BDD

Does Y21 BDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BDD is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BDD?
The MOT on Y21 BDD is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BDD done?
Y21 BDD was recorded at 102,071 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has Y21 BDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BDD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 BDD 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 Y21 BDD find?
Y21 BDD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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