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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

Y21 VESMOT history

Y21 VES is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

Y21 VES grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,400 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 VES was last recorded at 73,400 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 7,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,488 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,912 miles
Average per year
4,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,400 miles
  • 2025 – 65,488 miles
  • 2024 – 60,542 miles
  • 2023 – 56,181 miles
  • 2022 – 51,695 miles
  • 2021 – 47,441 miles
  • 2020 – 40,241 miles
  • 2019 – 35,586 miles
  • 2018 – 31,873 miles
  • 2017 – 28,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,400 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • TPM lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,400 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    212348359423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,488 miles
    Test number
    261116635070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail65,488 miles (+4,946)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,488 miles
    Test number
    731920696382
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass60,542 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    152772566766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Fail60,542 miles (+4,361)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    922799228985
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass56,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    911094053437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail56,181 miles (+4,486)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    445725553125
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front DRL not working
  8. Pass51,695 miles (+4,254)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,695 miles
    Test number
    289926181930
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass47,441 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,441 miles
    Test number
    979203058298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPM lamp illuminated
  10. Fail47,441 miles (+7,200)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,441 miles
    Test number
    340131877037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPM lamp illuminated
  11. Pass40,241 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    434308438313
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
  12. Pass35,586 miles (+3,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,586 miles
    Test number
    257185406495
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass31,873 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,873 miles
    Test number
    222330504034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,214 miles
    Test number
    751464755545
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y21 VES

Does Y21 VES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 VES is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 VES?
The MOT on Y21 VES is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 VES done?
Y21 VES was recorded at 73,400 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
Has Y21 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 VES has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 VES 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 VES find?
Y21 VES passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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