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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y228 VGVMOT history

Y228 VGV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y228 VGV beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,118 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 VGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 VGV was last recorded at 54,118 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,115 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,118 miles
  • 2025 – 52,010 miles
  • 2024 – 46,292 miles
  • 2023 – 43,268 miles
  • 2022 – 42,957 miles
  • 2021 – 42,814 miles
  • 2020 – 42,650 miles
  • 2019 – 42,367 miles
  • 2018 – 41,820 miles
  • 2017 – 41,372 miles
  • 2016 – 40,914 miles
  • 2015 – 40,433 miles
  • 2014 – 39,616 miles
  • 2013 – 38,011 miles
  • 2012 – 37,285 miles
  • 2011 – 35,962 miles
  • 2010 – 34,230 miles
  • 2009 – 32,281 miles
  • 2008 – 30,830 miles
  • 2007 – 28,713 miles
  • 2006 – 25,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,118 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Advise steel wheel fitted to offside rear whereas all others are of alloy type wheels...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,118 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    698005448059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,115 miles (+2,105)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    708026245431
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass52,010 miles (+5,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    908226357790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,292 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    637993219344
    • AdvisoryAdvise steel wheel fitted to offside rear whereas all others are of alloy type wheels...
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing Corroded... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing Corroded... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail46,292 miles (+3,024)1 dangerous1 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    449812097752
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged inner bracing exposed through damage to outer casing... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise steel wheel fitted to offside rear whereas all others are of alloy type wheels...
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre...Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing Corroded... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing Corroded... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded... (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass43,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    284725930273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished 175 80 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryExhaust front bracket broken

  7. Fail43,268 miles (+311)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    348230179584
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil pressure warning lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished 175 80 14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryExhaust front bracket broken

  8. Pass42,957 miles (+143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    672125246591
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  9. Pass42,814 miles (+164)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    171516782675
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,650 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,650 miles
    Test number
    361699148834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,367 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    557774449017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,820 miles (+448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,820 miles
    Test number
    777675289093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass41,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    794996583510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail41,372 miles (+458)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    282085710089
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass40,914 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    801463640389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass40,433 miles (+817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,433 miles
    Test number
    615692285156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass39,616 miles (+1,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    875973784132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass38,011 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,011 miles
    Test number
    937394183144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,285 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    516080902294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,962 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    807444791114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,230 miles (+1,949)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,230 miles
    Test number
    711228380161
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass32,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    380243689164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,281 miles (+1,451)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    211342389117
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass30,830 miles (+2,117)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    332734488114
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

  25. Pass28,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    763222877174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,713 miles (+2,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    822492377110
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  27. Pass25,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,978 miles
    Test number
    433799476110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 VGV

Does Y228 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 VGV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 VGV?
The MOT on Y228 VGV is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 VGV done?
Y228 VGV was recorded at 54,118 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has Y228 VGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 VGV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y228 VGV 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 VGV find?
Y228 VGV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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