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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

Y21 SROMOT history

Y21 SRO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y21 SRO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,182 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SRO was last recorded at 148,182 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 11,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,929 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,253 miles
Average per year
8,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,182 miles
  • 2025 – 136,929 miles
  • 2024 – 123,505 miles
  • 2023 – 112,149 miles
  • 2022 – 103,563 miles
  • 2021 – 96,865 miles
  • 2020 – 86,201 miles
  • 2018 – 76,418 miles
  • 2017 – 68,987 miles
  • 2016 – 55,476 miles
  • 2015 – 49,490 miles
  • 2014 – 41,886 miles
  • 2013 – 34,701 miles
  • 2012 – 28,375 miles
  • 2011 – 21,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,182 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum on dipstick.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak front of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,182 miles (+11,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,182 miles
    Test number
    297143083933
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum on dipstick.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass136,929 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,929 miles
    Test number
    152090495393
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail136,673 miles (+13,168)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    539686768211
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,505 miles
    Test number
    565137843417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail123,505 miles (+11,356)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,505 miles
    Test number
    473953492208
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass112,149 miles (+8,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    390795040050
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass103,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,563 miles
    Test number
    511496657574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,563 miles (+6,698)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,563 miles
    Test number
    908915475259
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,865 miles (+10,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    468808590101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,201 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    139756709722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,116 miles (+9,698)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,116 miles
    Test number
    187841570311
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
  12. Pass76,418 miles (+7,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    646788923861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass68,987 miles (+10,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    804494911356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass58,347 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,347 miles
    Test number
    756997765993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,476 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,476 miles
    Test number
    821457590614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass49,490 miles (+7,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,490 miles
    Test number
    676339565187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass41,886 miles (+7,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,886 miles
    Test number
    399588164126
    • NoteO/S rear tyre cracking in tread
  18. Pass34,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,701 miles
    Test number
    216445873147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,701 miles (+6,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,701 miles
    Test number
    336265473199
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass28,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    567361372169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,375 miles (+6,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    208881272479
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass21,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,489 miles
    Test number
    498470481199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 SRO

Does Y21 SRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SRO is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SRO?
The MOT on Y21 SRO is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SRO done?
Y21 SRO was recorded at 148,182 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,695 miles a year.
Has Y21 SRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SRO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 SRO 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 SRO find?
Y21 SRO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: engine oil on minimum on dipstick.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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