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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y226 FPUMOT history

Y226 FPU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 140,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y226 FPU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,212 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 FPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 FPU was last recorded at 140,212 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,212 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,212 miles
  • 2025 – 139,090 miles
  • 2024 – 137,723 miles
  • 2023 – 136,765 miles
  • 2022 – 135,879 miles
  • 2021 – 134,129 miles
  • 2020 – 132,987 miles
  • 2019 – 129,562 miles
  • 2018 – 125,913 miles
  • 2017 – 123,056 miles
  • 2016 – 121,117 miles
  • 2015 – 109,860 miles
  • 2014 – 101,427 miles
  • 2013 – 92,171 miles
  • 2012 – 86,846 miles
  • 2011 – 81,479 miles
  • 2010 – 75,045 miles
  • 2009 – 67,579 miles
  • 2008 – 58,737 miles
  • 2007 – 51,659 miles
  • 2006 – 45,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,212 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake pads lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    593256132219
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,212 miles (+1,122)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    228875430496
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass139,090 miles (+1,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,090 miles
    Test number
    655327445432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,723 miles (+67)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,723 miles
    Test number
    282064611730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail137,656 miles (+891)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,656 miles
    Test number
    233877883683
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,765 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,765 miles
    Test number
    622990567415
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail136,765 miles (+886)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,765 miles
    Test number
    397924759128
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    857379415672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,879 miles (+1,750)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    262897427672
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass134,129 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,129 miles
    Test number
    535755213918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail134,122 miles (+1,135)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,122 miles
    Test number
    971577960278
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass132,987 miles (+3,425)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,987 miles
    Test number
    341010596656
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass129,562 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,562 miles
    Test number
    382028326707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,528 miles (+3,615)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    685851030491
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass125,913 miles (+2,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,913 miles
    Test number
    508137955689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass123,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,056 miles
    Test number
    381551407242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,056 miles (+1,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,056 miles
    Test number
    673944353448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass121,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,117 miles
    Test number
    185618412420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,117 miles (+11,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,117 miles
    Test number
    890409199227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass109,860 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    858067145040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,427 miles (+9,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,427 miles
    Test number
    848963464000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass92,171 miles (+5,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    749106863042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass86,846 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    117719652078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    365123771030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass81,479 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    376033171012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,045 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    200715870095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass75,045 miles (+7,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    440885970067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    520135359094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail67,579 miles (+8,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    614185459094
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass58,737 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    950258458064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass51,659 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    573447357025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail45,724 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    113609156471
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Pass45,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    660759256037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 FPU

Does Y226 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 FPU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y226 FPU?
The MOT on Y226 FPU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y226 FPU done?
Y226 FPU was recorded at 140,212 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has Y226 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 FPU has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y226 FPU 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 Y226 FPU find?
Y226 FPU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pads low; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge.

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