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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y21 BULMOT history

Y21 BUL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

Y21 BUL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,671 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BUL was last recorded at 149,671 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 12,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,620 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,051 miles
Average per year
11,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,671 miles
  • 2025 – 137,620 miles
  • 2024 – 127,369 miles
  • 2023 – 118,362 miles
  • 2022 – 107,035 miles
  • 2021 – 93,603 miles
  • 2020 – 82,615 miles
  • 2019 – 71,711 miles
  • 2018 – 59,520 miles
  • 2017 – 47,268 miles
  • 2016 – 36,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,671 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,671 miles (+12,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,671 miles
    Test number
    952594018920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,620 miles (+10,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,620 miles
    Test number
    582937511906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass127,369 miles (+9,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,369 miles
    Test number
    381561614223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass118,362 miles (+11,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,362 miles
    Test number
    310988570339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass107,035 miles (+13,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,035 miles
    Test number
    538773544783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass93,603 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    135508298560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,615 miles (+10,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    793663943622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass71,711 miles (+12,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    909170736862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass59,520 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    655699949545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail59,077 miles (+11,809)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    504385866883
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,268 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,268 miles
    Test number
    247304881744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,428 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    509041336447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    896601173502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 BUL

Does Y21 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BUL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BUL?
The MOT on Y21 BUL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BUL done?
Y21 BUL was recorded at 149,671 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 11,130 miles a year.
Has Y21 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BUL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y21 BUL 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 BUL find?
Y21 BUL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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