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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

Y21 HEVMOT history

Y21 HEV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y21 HEV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,474 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 HEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 HEV was last recorded at 79,474 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,122 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,352 miles
Average per year
3,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,474 miles
  • 2025 – 77,122 miles
  • 2024 – 75,019 miles
  • 2023 – 73,071 miles
  • 2022 – 71,583 miles
  • 2021 – 71,015 miles
  • 2020 – 70,724 miles
  • 2019 – 69,328 miles
  • 2018 – 67,058 miles
  • 2017 – 63,652 miles
  • 2016 – 62,104 miles
  • 2015 – 60,299 miles
  • 2014 – 57,070 miles
  • 2013 – 51,059 miles
  • 2012 – 36,801 miles
  • 2011 – 32,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    295732497808
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,474 miles (+2,352)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    668202018601
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,122 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,122 miles
    Test number
    126929819481
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside rear sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail77,122 miles (+2,103)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,122 miles
    Test number
    868761254845
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside rear sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,019 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    876895160301
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on front and rear suspension parts

  6. Pass73,071 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,071 miles
    Test number
    391626211898
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on offside front wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail73,071 miles (+1,488)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,071 miles
    Test number
    661555357728
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on nearside sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started on offside front wing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass71,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    707050702491
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged, corrosion started

  9. Fail71,583 miles (+568)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    971638259352
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged, corrosion started

  10. Pass71,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    886407180378
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

  11. Fail71,013 miles (+289)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,013 miles
    Test number
    462439728098
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,724 miles (+1,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,724 miles
    Test number
    290248704905
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,328 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    530590984849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    388021004024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,083 miles (+3,431)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    419093644536
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass63,652 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    903017249021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,104 miles (+1,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,104 miles
    Test number
    642123517904
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable faulty operation

  18. Pass60,299 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    528289975050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,287 miles (+3,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,287 miles
    Test number
    108658675422
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  20. Pass57,070 miles (+6,011)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    516261984066
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  21. Pass51,059 miles (+14,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    977556963014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,801 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    319466142006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,006 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    178204831440
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about Y21 HEV

Does Y21 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 HEV is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 HEV?
The MOT on Y21 HEV is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 HEV done?
Y21 HEV was recorded at 79,474 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,145 miles a year.
Has Y21 HEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 HEV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 HEV 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 HEV find?
Y21 HEV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion started on nearside sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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