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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

Y21 GESMOT history

Y21 GES is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 193,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

Y21 GES silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
193,965 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 GES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 GES was last recorded at 193,965 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,965 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,965 miles
  • 2023 – 180,000 miles
  • 2022 – 156,937 miles
  • 2021 – 132,556 miles
  • 2020 – 116,055 miles
  • 2019 – 108,536 miles
  • 2018 – 101,346 miles
  • 2017 – 95,234 miles
  • 2016 – 87,662 miles
  • 2015 – 79,666 miles
  • 2014 – 72,571 miles
  • 2013 – 55,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,965 miles
    Test number
    630977786335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail193,965 miles (+13,965)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,965 miles
    Test number
    795671964868
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass180,000 miles (+23,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    180,000 miles
    Test number
    590961141655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,937 miles (+24,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,937 miles
    Test number
    536089656534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,556 miles (+16,501)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,556 miles
    Test number
    201707019599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,055 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    968564492803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,536 miles (+7,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    493920039274
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edge both sides
  8. Pass101,346 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,346 miles
    Test number
    981473229333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail101,345 miles (+6,111)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    295684130459
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass95,234 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    876362308557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,662 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,662 miles
    Test number
    935216286642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,666 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,666 miles
    Test number
    829813375071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,571 miles (+16,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    157454384445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass55,664 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    165186683093
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Questions about Y21 GES

Does Y21 GES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y21 GES expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y21 GES?
The MOT on Y21 GES expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y21 GES done?
Y21 GES was recorded at 193,965 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 12,597 miles a year.
Has Y21 GES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 GES has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 GES 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 GES find?
Y21 GES passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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