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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y226 TSAMOT history

Y226 TSA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

Y226 TSA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
90,279 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 TSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 TSA was last recorded at 90,279 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,205 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,279 miles
  • 2024 – 89,565 miles
  • 2023 – 88,690 miles
  • 2022 – 87,692 miles
  • 2021 – 86,983 miles
  • 2020 – 85,458 miles
  • 2019 – 84,335 miles
  • 2018 – 83,006 miles
  • 2017 – 81,649 miles
  • 2016 – 80,593 miles
  • 2015 – 79,444 miles
  • 2014 – 77,753 miles
  • 2012 – 66,343 miles
  • 2010 – 61,542 miles
  • 2009 – 55,359 miles
  • 2008 – 45,930 miles
  • 2007 – 39,285 miles
  • 2006 – 35,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,279 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,279 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    526448709476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,205 miles (+640)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    531297245215
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,565 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    998481854372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,690 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    523606552820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,685 miles (+993)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    606667652367
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass87,692 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,692 miles
    Test number
    946067104205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,677 miles (+694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,677 miles
    Test number
    924013683183
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,983 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    797674698425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,458 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    883022372960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,335 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    458049704562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail84,312 miles (+1,306)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,312 miles
    Test number
    854181683042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,006 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    601366823049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    612302473271
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail81,649 miles (+1,056)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    981023152225
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,593 miles (+1,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    498378500099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,444 miles (+1,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    136356185440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass77,753 miles (+11,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    316614574009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass66,343 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    995243592066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    561908330306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,542 miles (+6,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    934968630307
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass55,359 miles (+9,429)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    810528929349
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear subframe support mountings deteriorating

  22. Pass45,930 miles (+6,645)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,930 miles
    Test number
    723227988288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade rubber deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer tread starting to crack
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall & tread starting to crack
    • NoteRear subframe front support rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

  23. Pass39,285 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    392070297232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,290 miles (+2,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,290 miles
    Test number
    133581427165
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass35,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    540421236108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 TSA

Does Y226 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 TSA expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 TSA?
The MOT on Y226 TSA expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 TSA done?
Y226 TSA was recorded at 90,279 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has Y226 TSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 TSA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y226 TSA 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 TSA find?
Y226 TSA passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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