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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y229 NLEMOT history

Y229 NLE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 204,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y229 NLE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
204,466 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 NLE was last recorded at 204,466 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
200,719 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,747 miles
Average per year
7,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,466 miles
  • 2024 – 200,719 miles
  • 2023 – 189,060 miles
  • 2022 – 186,712 miles
  • 2021 – 180,512 miles
  • 2020 – 173,638 miles
  • 2019 – 167,841 miles
  • 2018 – 161,239 miles
  • 2017 – 151,007 miles
  • 2016 – 143,471 miles
  • 2014 – 132,494 miles
  • 2013 – 125,513 miles
  • 2012 – 117,104 miles
  • 2011 – 104,370 miles
  • 2009 – 91,981 miles
  • 2008 – 80,467 miles
  • 2007 – 71,895 miles
  • 2006 – 60,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,466 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,466 miles (+3,747)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    204,466 miles
    Test number
    283430547886
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass200,719 miles (+11,659)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    200,719 miles
    Test number
    956555971257
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass189,060 miles (+2,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,060 miles
    Test number
    300654328836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass186,712 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,712 miles
    Test number
    554939658017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,512 miles (+6,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    255803777101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass173,638 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,638 miles
    Test number
    411248945000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,841 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,841 miles
    Test number
    901312960432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,239 miles (+10,232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,239 miles
    Test number
    167524496992
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,007 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,007 miles
    Test number
    386493011845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,471 miles (+10,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,471 miles
    Test number
    822466436139
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
    • AdvisoryMill on

  11. Pass132,494 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    538604684260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,513 miles (+8,409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    969698273270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,104 miles (+12,734)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,104 miles
    Test number
    309903262259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,370 miles (+12,389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    139151501114
    • NoteRear beam bushes in poor conditin
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

  15. Pass91,981 miles (+11,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,981 miles
    Test number
    572077689234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass80,467 miles (+8,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    101900628159
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.

  17. Pass71,895 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    690160807159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S driveshaft inner gaiter leaking.

  18. Fail71,895 miles (+11,502)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    820320107139
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S driveshaft inner gaiter leaking.

  19. Pass60,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    174101566410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y229 NLE

Does Y229 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 NLE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y229 NLE?
The MOT on Y229 NLE is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 NLE done?
Y229 NLE was recorded at 204,466 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,283 miles a year.
Has Y229 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 NLE has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2007.
Has the mileage on Y229 NLE 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 Y229 NLE find?
Y229 NLE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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