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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y224 YOCMOT history

Y224 YOC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

Y224 YOC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
115,801 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 YOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 YOC was last recorded at 115,801 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,774 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,801 miles
  • 2023 – 111,720 miles
  • 2022 – 102,445 miles
  • 2020 – 96,011 miles
  • 2019 – 85,097 miles
  • 2017 – 72,394 miles
  • 2016 – 63,433 miles
  • 2015 – 60,124 miles
  • 2014 – 52,426 miles
  • 2013 – 46,510 miles
  • 2012 – 39,465 miles
  • 2011 – 35,180 miles
  • 2010 – 33,750 miles
  • 2009 – 31,653 miles
  • 2008 – 29,658 miles
  • 2007 – 28,092 miles
  • 2006 – 26,361 miles
  • 2005 – 24,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,801 miles
    Test number
    701030650961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail115,801 miles (+27)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,801 miles
    Test number
    626581769499
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail115,774 miles (+4,054)1 dangerous17 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    126887840228
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Pass111,720 miles (+9,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,720 miles
    Test number
    289649398958
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,445 miles (+6,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,445 miles
    Test number
    331541411571
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,011 miles (+40)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    214953539449
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Spare tyre defective spare tyre fitted

  7. Fail95,971 miles (+10,874)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    891056555240
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective emission fail (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Spare tyre defective spare tyre fitted

  8. Pass85,097 miles (+12,703)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    179783813960
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,394 miles (+8,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    531402386042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass63,433 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    886883762879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Fail63,411 miles (+3,287)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,411 miles
    Test number
    414234595100
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass60,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    952612327238
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail60,124 miles (+7,698)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    441419710418
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure damadge (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass52,426 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    269182564263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,510 miles (+7,045)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    208616463235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    328098362234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail39,465 miles (+4,285)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    435673962289
    • FailureNearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass35,180 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    907389761293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,750 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,750 miles
    Test number
    570877860208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,653 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,653 miles
    Test number
    764002469215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

  21. Fail31,653 miles (+1,995)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,653 miles
    Test number
    114461669220
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

  22. Pass29,658 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    674597858238
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass28,092 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,092 miles
    Test number
    342898357465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,361 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,361 miles
    Test number
    872546366227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,055 miles
    Test number
    930863565272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y224 YOC

Does Y224 YOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y224 YOC expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y224 YOC?
The MOT on Y224 YOC expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y224 YOC done?
Y224 YOC was recorded at 115,801 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has Y224 YOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 YOC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y224 YOC 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 Y224 YOC find?
Y224 YOC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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