Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y226 PDOMOT history
Y226 PDO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 169,542 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y226 PDO
- 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
- 4 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y226 PDO was last recorded at 169,542 miles on 22 May 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Dec 2007: 50,059 miles, lower than 387,554 miles on 19 Dec 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,382 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 160 miles
- Average per year
- 6,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,542 miles
- 2025 – 169,382 miles
- 2024 – 167,198 miles
- 2023 – 160,139 miles
- 2022 – 156,405 miles
- 2019 – 149,168 miles
- 2018 – 135,014 miles
- 2017 – 126,551 miles
- 2016 – 121,623 miles
- 2015 – 121,622 miles
- 2014 – 113,221 miles
- 2013 – 105,098 miles
- 2012 – 96,783 miles
- 2011 – 87,914 miles
- 2010 – 78,045 miles
- 2009 – 70,372 miles
- 2008 – 60,708 miles
- 2007 – 50,059 miles
- 2006 – 387,554 miles
- 2005 – 29,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,542 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Eml on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Ex shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,542 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 169,542 miles
- Test number
- 203549560068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,382 miles (+2,184)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 169,382 miles
- Test number
- 250400497391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass167,198 miles (+7,059)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 167,198 miles
- Test number
- 154307029650
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass160,139 miles (+3,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 160,139 miles
- Test number
- 156975983195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,405 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 156,405 miles
- Test number
- 335808060823
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy
Fail156,404 miles (+7,236)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,404 miles
- Test number
- 379268473230
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy
Pass149,168 miles (+14,154)3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,168 miles
- Test number
- 826297859178
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass135,014 miles (+8,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,014 miles
- Test number
- 926943455490
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt not fitted
Pass126,551 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 126,551 miles
- Test number
- 504397710181
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail126,458 miles (+4,835)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,458 miles
- Test number
- 674222213278
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc and pads overheated and slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass121,623 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 121,623 miles
- Test number
- 807955715227
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryEx shield loose
Fail121,622 miles (+8,401)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,622 miles
- Test number
- 302004564354
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported both sides of hose (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryEx shield loose
Pass113,221 miles (+8,123)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 113,221 miles
- Test number
- 175946734352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 105,098 miles
- Test number
- 529724363399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,098 miles (+8,315)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,098 miles
- Test number
- 778774563341
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass96,783 miles (+8,869)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 96,783 miles
- Test number
- 436447342432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 87,914 miles
- Test number
- 465390851373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,914 miles (+9,869)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,914 miles
- Test number
- 188758641381
- 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)
Pass78,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 78,045 miles
- Test number
- 601836430373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,045 miles (+7,673)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,045 miles
- Test number
- 833495930330
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass70,372 miles (+9,664)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 70,372 miles
- Test number
- 923080359344
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteThe catalyst heat shield is loose.
Pass60,708 miles (+10,649)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 60,708 miles
- Test number
- 362175558345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,059 miles (-337,495)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 50,059 miles
- Test number
- 284206747369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass387,554 miles (+358,006)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 387,554 miles
- Test number
- 581323056331
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear axle mounting bushes starting to break up not resulting in excessive movement at time of test
- NoteSlight bind rear brakes
Pass29,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 29,548 miles
- Test number
- 312516055314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y226 PDO
- Does Y226 PDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 PDO is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y226 PDO?
- The MOT on Y226 PDO is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y226 PDO done?
- Y226 PDO was recorded at 169,542 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,858 miles a year.
- Has Y226 PDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y226 PDO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y226 PDO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y226 PDO find?
- Y226 PDO passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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