Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

Y21 STHMOT history

Y21 STH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

Y21 STH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,772 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,422 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y21 STH in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 STH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 STH was last recorded at 84,772 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,772 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,772 miles
  • 2024 – 82,052 miles
  • 2023 – 75,954 miles
  • 2022 – 71,148 miles
  • 2021 – 66,531 miles
  • 2020 – 61,396 miles
  • 2019 – 54,383 miles
  • 2018 – 50,721 miles
  • 2017 – 47,822 miles
  • 2016 – 44,912 miles
  • 2015 – 40,185 miles
  • 2014 – 35,675 miles
  • 2013 – 30,756 miles
  • 2012 – 23,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,772 miles
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Surface corrosion to exhaust

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    675649434462
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  2. Fail84,772 miles (+2,720)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    531565454677
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  3. Pass82,052 miles (+6,098)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,052 miles
    Test number
    196209362024
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
  4. Pass75,954 miles (+4,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    827406932072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass71,148 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    923225949364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  6. Fail71,148 miles (+4,617)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    937101785892
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  7. Pass66,531 miles (+1,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    605936357727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust
  8. Pass64,724 miles (+3,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    291019356262
    • AdvisoryCARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WETCONDITIONS.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undercover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
  9. Pass61,396 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    790265215520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,013 miles (+5,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    306817932849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
  11. Pass54,383 miles (+3,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,383 miles
    Test number
    130363226464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass50,721 miles (+2,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,721 miles
    Test number
    735854468446
    • AdvisoryComplete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system.
  13. Pass47,822 miles (+2,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    912582683772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust system
  14. Pass44,912 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,912 miles
    Test number
    190920010754
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass40,185 miles (+4,510)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,185 miles
    Test number
    775336785025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust system
  16. Pass35,675 miles (+4,919)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    708656284086
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass30,756 miles (+7,268)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,756 miles
    Test number
    209124983097
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
  18. Pass23,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,488 miles
    Test number
    895589182054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 STH

Does Y21 STH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 STH is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 STH?
The MOT on Y21 STH is valid until 5 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 STH done?
Y21 STH was recorded at 84,772 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,422 miles a year.
Has Y21 STH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 STH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 STH 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 STH find?
Y21 STH passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion to exhaust system..

Browse all Y21S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.