Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc
Y21 MTGMOT history
Y21 MTG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 152,925 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 MTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y21 MTG was last recorded at 152,925 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,306 miles · 18 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 619 miles
- Average per year
- 7,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,925 miles
- 2025 – 152,306 miles
- 2024 – 134,108 miles
- 2023 – 126,286 miles
- 2022 – 119,055 miles
- 2021 – 114,650 miles
- 2020 – 109,378 miles
- 2019 – 100,733 miles
- 2018 – 84,281 miles
- 2017 – 72,273 miles
- 2016 – 67,284 miles
- 2015 – 58,067 miles
- 2014 – 47,550 miles
- 2013 – 37,634 miles
- 2012 – 31,147 miles
- 2011 – 27,583 miles
- 2010 – 23,460 miles
- 2009 – 19,674 miles
- 2008 – 15,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,925 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace a.s.a.p.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn smooth on inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside door mirror casing damaged.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,925 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 152,925 miles
- Test number
- 709141050544
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,925 miles (+619)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,925 miles
- Test number
- 608386403048
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective polished during test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective polished during test (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,306 miles (+9,931)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,306 miles
- Test number
- 217544601950
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,375 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 142,375 miles
- Test number
- 919740505615
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail142,340 miles (+8,232)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,340 miles
- Test number
- 963521108416
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge no visible tread, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass134,108 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 134,108 miles
- Test number
- 895311731187
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail134,108 miles (+7,822)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,108 miles
- Test number
- 959927314843
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,286 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 126,286 miles
- Test number
- 871714373634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,277 miles (+7,222)1 dangerous4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,277 miles
- Test number
- 248754342069
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished during test (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished during test (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,055 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 119,055 miles
- Test number
- 141096701324
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing damaged.
Fail119,042 miles (+4,392)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,042 miles
- Test number
- 635867243097
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing damaged.
Pass114,650 miles (+5,272)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,650 miles
- Test number
- 760782519906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,378 miles (+8,645)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,378 miles
- Test number
- 205819375707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,733 miles (+16,452)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 100,733 miles
- Test number
- 726811026117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,281 miles (+12,008)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 84,281 miles
- Test number
- 276010495998
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,273 miles (+4,989)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 72,273 miles
- Test number
- 397502294962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,284 miles (+9,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,284 miles
- Test number
- 376559698244
- AdvisoryFront suspension lower arm rear bushes perished
Pass58,067 miles (+10,517)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 58,067 miles
- Test number
- 717985615001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,550 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,550 miles
- Test number
- 328404114098
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteAdvanced wear all tyres
Pass47,550 miles (+9,916)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 47,550 miles
- Test number
- 879494314087
- NoteAdvanced wear all tyres
Pass37,634 miles (+6,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 37,634 miles
- Test number
- 557418813040
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass31,147 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 31,147 miles
- Test number
- 448413722067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail27,583 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,583 miles
- Test number
- 569654421079
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass27,583 miles (+4,123)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 27,583 miles
- Test number
- 615624521046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,460 miles (+3,786)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 23,460 miles
- Test number
- 770279620073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,674 miles (+4,094)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 19,674 miles
- Test number
- 181953119471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,580 miles
- Test number
- 274516128033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y21 MTG
- Does Y21 MTG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 MTG is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 MTG?
- The MOT on Y21 MTG is valid until 1 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 MTG done?
- Y21 MTG was recorded at 152,925 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,652 miles a year.
- Has Y21 MTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 MTG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y21 MTG 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 MTG find?
- Y21 MTG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush deteriorated, and 1 more.
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