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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y221 KDDMOT history

Y221 KDD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

Y221 KDD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
169,182 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 KDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 KDD was last recorded at 169,182 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,182 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,182 miles
  • 2024 – 166,405 miles
  • 2023 – 165,905 miles
  • 2022 – 165,075 miles
  • 2021 – 163,011 miles
  • 2020 – 158,454 miles
  • 2019 – 154,298 miles
  • 2017 – 154,290 miles
  • 2015 – 144,862 miles
  • 2014 – 139,370 miles
  • 2013 – 133,283 miles
  • 2012 – 121,270 miles
  • 2011 – 101,163 miles
  • 2010 – 94,559 miles
  • 2009 – 85,340 miles
  • 2008 – 78,483 miles
  • 2007 – 69,713 miles
  • 2006 – 62,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,182 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,182 miles
    Test number
    538099859060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  2. Fail169,182 miles (+2,777)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,182 miles
    Test number
    252749009101
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  3. Pass166,405 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,405 miles
    Test number
    677820826444
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  4. Fail166,405 miles (+500)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,405 miles
    Test number
    483610104102
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  5. Pass165,905 miles (+830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,905 miles
    Test number
    135853848636
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust corroded

  6. Pass165,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,075 miles
    Test number
    980892603658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,075 miles (+2,064)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,075 miles
    Test number
    169320398645
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,011 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    163,011 miles
    Test number
    706439521803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,009 miles (+4,555)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,009 miles
    Test number
    276917155445
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass158,454 miles (+4,156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,454 miles
    Test number
    973492193021
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in waxoil at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass154,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,298 miles
    Test number
    347954493415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  12. Fail154,298 miles (+8)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,298 miles
    Test number
    395410001290
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  13. Fail154,290 miles (+9,428)9 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,290 miles
    Test number
    166615921788
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass144,862 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    144,862 miles
    Test number
    216435925193
    • NoteDamage to nearside seal

  15. Fail144,861 miles (+5,491)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,861 miles
    Test number
    385685025125
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteDamage to nearside seal

  16. Pass139,370 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,370 miles
    Test number
    287305184064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail139,364 miles (+6,081)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,364 miles
    Test number
    876036674018
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass133,283 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,283 miles
    Test number
    146835673027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSome movement in rear subframe bushes

  19. Fail133,282 miles (+12,012)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,282 miles
    Test number
    186595173445
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSome movement in rear subframe bushes

  20. Pass121,270 miles (+20,107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    121,270 miles
    Test number
    688253092018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in front centre anti rollbar bushes

  21. Pass101,163 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    145677661063
    • NoteFront number plate water damage
    • NoteNear side rear & off side rear tyres cracking on side walls
    • NoteNear side sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in off side track rod arm
    • NoteRear shockabsorber bump stops cracked

  22. Fail101,162 miles (+6,603)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    589437861036
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate water damage
    • NoteNear side rear & off side rear tyres cracking on side walls
    • NoteNear side sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in off side track rod arm
    • NoteRear shockabsorber bump stops cracked

  23. Pass94,559 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    151864370430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,340 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    774792179083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,483 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    214765078086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,713 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,713 miles
    Test number
    124443887421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,636 miles
    Test number
    134594186087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 KDD

Does Y221 KDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 KDD expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 KDD?
The MOT on Y221 KDD expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 KDD done?
Y221 KDD was recorded at 169,182 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 5,505 miles a year.
Has Y221 KDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 KDD has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y221 KDD 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 Y221 KDD find?
Y221 KDD passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges; exhaust system corroded, and 1 more.

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