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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

Y21 EBGMOT history

Y21 EBG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

Y21 EBG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
113,591 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 EBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 EBG was last recorded at 113,591 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,590 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,591 miles
  • 2025 – 98,291 miles
  • 2024 – 97,159 miles
  • 2023 – 88,433 miles
  • 2021 – 85,995 miles
  • 2020 – 79,101 miles
  • 2019 – 61,201 miles
  • 2018 – 51,658 miles
  • 2017 – 43,002 miles
  • 2016 – 29,368 miles
  • 2015 – 12,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front tyre low tread and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear tyre low tread/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,591 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    117956406177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,590 miles (+331)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,590 miles
    Test number
    908709999358
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,259 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    193934001079
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,258 miles (+14,967)3 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,258 miles
    Test number
    727026618386
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,291 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,291 miles
    Test number
    613840438872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    855755172834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail97,159 miles (+8,726)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    926700313542
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    273543483476
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low tread and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low tread/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  9. Fail88,433 miles (+2,438)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    721238751284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low tread and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low tread/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  10. Pass85,995 miles (+6,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    712335130067
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres nearing wear indicators
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber started to leak

  11. Pass79,101 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    476466944961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail79,101 miles (+17,900)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    904671120794
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,201 miles
    Test number
    478073873241
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily cracking
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min

  14. Fail61,199 miles (+9,541)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    782963530405
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily cracking
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min

  15. Pass51,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    540913512039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,656 miles (+8,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,656 miles
    Test number
    760747121799
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass43,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    367859546171
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very slightly perished

  18. Pass43,002 miles (+13,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    746390574274
    • AdvisoryPresented condition requires attention

  19. Pass29,368 miles (+16,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    454770584606
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres nearing wear indicators
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damage under 10 mm in zone a

  20. Pass12,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,560 miles
    Test number
    775253285013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 EBG

Does Y21 EBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 EBG is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 EBG?
The MOT on Y21 EBG is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 EBG done?
Y21 EBG was recorded at 113,591 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 9,020 miles a year.
Has Y21 EBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 EBG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 EBG 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 EBG find?
Y21 EBG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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