Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y228 GAEMOT history
Y228 GAE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 192,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 192,207 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 GAE
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 GAE was last recorded at 192,207 miles on 30 Aug 2026, 1,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,004 miles · 31 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,203 miles
- Average per year
- 5,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,207 miles
- 2025 – 191,004 miles
- 2024 – 189,336 miles
- 2023 – 186,736 miles
- 2022 – 183,595 miles
- 2021 – 180,185 miles
- 2020 – 176,429 miles
- 2019 – 174,016 miles
- 2018 – 169,861 miles
- 2017 – 166,646 miles
- 2016 – 163,160 miles
- 2015 – 159,052 miles
- 2014 – 155,376 miles
- 2013 – 152,366 miles
- 2012 – 145,508 miles
- 2011 – 136,142 miles
- 2010 – 128,371 miles
- 2009 – 122,819 miles
- 2008 – 117,026 miles
- 2007 – 112,501 miles
- 2006 – 87,491 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,207 miles
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear lens damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,207 miles (+1,203)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 192,207 miles
- Test number
- 437298028030
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass191,004 miles (+1,668)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 191,004 miles
- Test number
- 763040095804
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxie pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass189,336 miles (+2,600)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 189,336 miles
- Test number
- 858882095117
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixe pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass186,736 miles (+3,141)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 186,736 miles
- Test number
- 475018638147
- MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flixe pipe damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass183,595 miles (+3,410)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 183,595 miles
- Test number
- 923244391791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,185 miles (+3,756)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 180,185 miles
- Test number
- 893850614738
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass176,429 miles (+2,413)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 176,429 miles
- Test number
- 389271080642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,016 miles (+4,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 174,016 miles
- Test number
- 352090698284
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,861 miles (+3,215)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 169,861 miles
- Test number
- 581766361984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,646 miles (+3,486)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 166,646 miles
- Test number
- 454774096736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,160 miles (+4,108)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 163,160 miles
- Test number
- 103525436443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,052 miles (+3,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 159,052 miles
- Test number
- 136856235285
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass155,376 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 155,376 miles
- Test number
- 336969034274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,373 miles (+3,007)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,373 miles
- Test number
- 505278334230
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront Shock Absorbers have a lessened dampening effect
Fail152,366 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,366 miles
- Test number
- 449529233241
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass152,366 miles (+6,858)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 152,366 miles
- Test number
- 606329733296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass145,508 miles (+9,366)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 145,508 miles
- Test number
- 327932742467
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perrishing
- NoteOil leak
Pass136,142 miles (+7,771)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 136,142 miles
- Test number
- 117414331252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,371 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 128,371 miles
- Test number
- 864606910183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,325 miles (+5,506)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,325 miles
- Test number
- 740813910106
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding
Pass122,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 122,819 miles
- Test number
- 262075719153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,818 miles (+5,792)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,818 miles
- Test number
- 623615319143
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,026 miles (+4,525)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 117,026 miles
- Test number
- 774977018145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,501 miles (+25,010)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 112,501 miles
- Test number
- 300088507160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,491 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 87,491 miles
- Test number
- 932690166075
- NoteM.I.L LAMP ON
Questions about Y228 GAE
- Does Y228 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 GAE is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 GAE?
- The MOT on Y228 GAE is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y228 GAE done?
- Y228 GAE was recorded at 192,207 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2026, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
- Has Y228 GAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 GAE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on Y228 GAE 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 Y228 GAE find?
- Y228 GAE passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: front obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides; front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.
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