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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y228 GWSMOT history

Y228 GWS is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

Y228 GWS beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,089 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 GWS was last recorded at 158,089 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,900 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
5,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,089 miles
  • 2024 – 156,900 miles
  • 2023 – 155,785 miles
  • 2022 – 154,183 miles
  • 2021 – 151,760 miles
  • 2020 – 148,209 miles
  • 2019 – 143,121 miles
  • 2018 – 138,608 miles
  • 2017 – 129,770 miles
  • 2016 – 119,703 miles
  • 2015 – 110,395 miles
  • 2014 – 103,095 miles
  • 2013 – 95,859 miles
  • 2012 – 88,649 miles
  • 2011 – 82,049 miles
  • 2010 – 75,521 miles
  • 2009 – 69,183 miles
  • 2007 – 56,245 miles
  • 2006 – 48,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,089 miles
    Test number
    847500798817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail158,089 miles (+1,189)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,089 miles
    Test number
    299658824490
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass156,900 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,900 miles
    Test number
    272690785163
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,895 miles (+1,110)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,895 miles
    Test number
    401536293382
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,785 miles (+1,602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,785 miles
    Test number
    678120030489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMultiple suspension components corroded

  6. Pass154,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,183 miles
    Test number
    530955415324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,183 miles (+2,423)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,183 miles
    Test number
    610384789822
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass151,760 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,760 miles
    Test number
    415797829936
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear mirror leaked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor but still visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront d bushes have play
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chips

  9. Fail151,760 miles (+3,551)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,760 miles
    Test number
    502726419222
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear mirror leaked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor but still visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront d bushes have play
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chips

  10. Pass148,209 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,209 miles
    Test number
    568866759846
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center d / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail148,207 miles (+5,086)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,207 miles
    Test number
    939099037586
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center d / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass143,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,121 miles
    Test number
    329672521968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail143,121 miles (+4,513)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,121 miles
    Test number
    497745434951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass138,608 miles (+42)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,608 miles
    Test number
    290510807116
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail138,566 miles (+8,796)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,566 miles
    Test number
    554522687693
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass129,770 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,770 miles
    Test number
    889546408455
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rusty
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  17. Fail129,770 miles (+10,067)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,770 miles
    Test number
    950772032160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger rusty
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  18. Pass119,703 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,703 miles
    Test number
    958343866475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,395 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    246476445468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,378 miles (+7,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    249761045466
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,095 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    319798014172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,859 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    668552823115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,649 miles (+6,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    138534622183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes are deteriating

  24. Pass82,049 miles (+6,528)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    167870231197
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  25. Pass75,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,521 miles
    Test number
    364475120110
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail75,521 miles (+6,338)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,521 miles
    Test number
    974095320104
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass69,183 miles (+12,938)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,183 miles
    Test number
    231845829435
    • NoteAll under panles in place
    • NoteFront tyres 3mm
    • NoteRear brake discs scruffy
    • NoteRear brake pads hard to assess
    • NoteRear brake slightly draging

  28. Pass56,245 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    793366767163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    132597966169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 GWS

Does Y228 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 GWS expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 GWS?
The MOT on Y228 GWS expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 GWS done?
Y228 GWS was recorded at 158,089 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
Has Y228 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 GWS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y228 GWS 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 GWS find?
Y228 GWS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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