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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

Y221 XBTMOT history

Y221 XBT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

Y221 XBT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
115,218 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 XBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 XBT was last recorded at 115,218 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 7,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,656 miles · 10 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,562 miles
Average per year
3,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,218 miles
  • 2023 – 107,656 miles
  • 2022 – 105,321 miles
  • 2021 – 104,535 miles
  • 2019 – 102,305 miles
  • 2018 – 100,310 miles
  • 2017 – 98,190 miles
  • 2016 – 95,246 miles
  • 2015 – 89,202 miles
  • 2014 – 86,152 miles
  • 2013 – 85,176 miles
  • 2012 – 83,230 miles
  • 2011 – 81,175 miles
  • 2010 – 76,340 miles
  • 2008 – 65,910 miles
  • 2007 – 53,307 miles
  • 2006 – 47,920 miles
  • 2005 – 40,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,218 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Cills have slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,218 miles (+7,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,218 miles
    Test number
    729361443030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,656 miles
    Test number
    890040449561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,656 miles (+85)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,656 miles
    Test number
    830918250552
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Fail107,571 miles (+2,250)2 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    781714423810
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass105,321 miles (+786)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,321 miles
    Test number
    275204514567
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  6. Pass104,535 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    631058983203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,533 miles (+2,228)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,533 miles
    Test number
    273835549736
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,305 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    717654577337
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCills have slight corrosion

  9. Fail102,304 miles (+1,994)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    115549037292
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCills have slight corrosion

  10. Pass100,310 miles (+2,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    479390463562
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perrished
    • AdvisorySlight damage and corrosion to sills

  11. Pass98,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    511715429155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail98,190 miles (+2,944)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,190 miles
    Test number
    466612475874
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass95,246 miles (+6,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    312787423298
    • AdvisoryBABY SEATFITTED

  14. Pass89,202 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,202 miles
    Test number
    689518805086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,152 miles (+976)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    537233314241
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass85,176 miles (+1,946)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    409940453396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses perished

  17. Pass83,230 miles (+2,055)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    487281942474
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSmall cut in the nearside front tyre sidewall
    • NoteSmall stone chip in the windscreen

  18. Pass81,175 miles (+4,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    715317041315
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass76,340 miles (+7,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    401914750469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass69,111 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    430796100048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,110 miles (+3,200)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    211915200074
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,910 miles (+12,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,910 miles
    Test number
    380559488415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,307 miles (+5,387)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    982239597204
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTR-CON control lamp on

  24. Pass47,920 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,920 miles
    Test number
    971093686298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,966 miles
    Test number
    912916485256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 XBT

Does Y221 XBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 XBT expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 XBT?
The MOT on Y221 XBT expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 XBT done?
Y221 XBT was recorded at 115,218 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
Has Y221 XBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 XBT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y221 XBT 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 XBT find?
Y221 XBT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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