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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y221 OACMOT history

Y221 OAC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

Y221 OAC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
177,690 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 OAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 OAC was last recorded at 177,690 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 5,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,449 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,241 miles
Average per year
7,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,690 miles
  • 2023 – 172,449 miles
  • 2022 – 165,576 miles
  • 2021 – 157,504 miles
  • 2020 – 150,679 miles
  • 2019 – 141,265 miles
  • 2018 – 135,335 miles
  • 2017 – 129,019 miles
  • 2016 – 122,292 miles
  • 2015 – 117,743 miles
  • 2014 – 110,706 miles
  • 2013 – 102,700 miles
  • 2012 – 93,087 miles
  • 2011 – 84,951 miles
  • 2010 – 74,528 miles
  • 2009 – 61,652 miles
  • 2008 – 48,199 miles
  • 2007 – 35,926 miles
  • 2006 – 30,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,690 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,690 miles (+5,241)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,690 miles
    Test number
    462871788742
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass172,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,449 miles
    Test number
    562873085383
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,449 miles (+6,873)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,449 miles
    Test number
    745742720192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,576 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    935981689392
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail165,575 miles (+8,071)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,575 miles
    Test number
    143125468215
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass157,504 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,504 miles
    Test number
    579359105491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail157,503 miles (+6,824)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,503 miles
    Test number
    430229368764
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,679 miles (+9,414)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,679 miles
    Test number
    224456017311
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,265 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,265 miles
    Test number
    168641097624
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,251 miles (+5,916)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,251 miles
    Test number
    679944091045
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,335 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,335 miles
    Test number
    944157859086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEng/management light on in dash

  12. Fail135,334 miles (+6,315)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    795903529687
    • FailureCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/converter pipe cracked (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEng/management light on in dash

  13. Pass129,019 miles (+106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,019 miles
    Test number
    541856936463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail128,913 miles (+6,621)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    416913754752
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass122,292 miles (+4,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,292 miles
    Test number
    934687145201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Pass117,743 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,743 miles
    Test number
    368757425117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,706 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,706 miles
    Test number
    147998124153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,700 miles (+9,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    705953623174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass93,087 miles (+8,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,087 miles
    Test number
    249352732126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    275620331164
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail84,951 miles (+10,423)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    479180531130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass74,528 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    423290220147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,516 miles (+12,864)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,516 miles
    Test number
    761109510167
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass61,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    723089429101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,652 miles (+13,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    834228229145
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass48,199 miles (+12,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    922331238126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,926 miles (+5,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,926 miles
    Test number
    732278527137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass30,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,012 miles
    Test number
    901803406188
    • NoteSlight run out on n/s front brake performance

Questions about Y221 OAC

Does Y221 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 OAC expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 OAC?
The MOT on Y221 OAC expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 OAC done?
Y221 OAC was recorded at 177,690 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 7,946 miles a year.
Has Y221 OAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 OAC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y221 OAC 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 OAC find?
Y221 OAC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front outer obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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