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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y229 TGPMOT history

Y229 TGP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

Y229 TGP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,272 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 TGP was last recorded at 108,272 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 1,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,175 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,097 miles
Average per year
2,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,272 miles
  • 2024 – 107,175 miles
  • 2023 – 107,053 miles
  • 2022 – 100,841 miles
  • 2021 – 97,891 miles
  • 2019 – 92,005 miles
  • 2018 – 88,233 miles
  • 2017 – 85,889 miles
  • 2016 – 83,804 miles
  • 2015 – 82,695 miles
  • 2014 – 81,242 miles
  • 2013 – 78,737 miles
  • 2012 – 76,248 miles
  • 2011 – 73,321 miles
  • 2010 – 70,501 miles
  • 2009 – 66,296 miles
  • 2008 – 61,778 miles
  • 2007 – 58,640 miles
  • 2006 – 55,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055015

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    261522306515
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    257688928632
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass108,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    306017896990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,272 miles (+1,097)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    608960428955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass107,175 miles (+122)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,175 miles
    Test number
    413830554816
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower right (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass107,053 miles (+61)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,053 miles
    Test number
    568422585403
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail106,992 miles (+6,151)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    840183198228
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass100,841 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,841 miles
    Test number
    790094761397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass97,891 miles (+5,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,891 miles
    Test number
    304256124289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
  10. Pass92,005 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    130275691275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass88,233 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    394344639867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,889 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    533100871187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,804 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    560246283521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,695 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    398888415194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,242 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    799178714104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,737 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,737 miles
    Test number
    248466813147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,248 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    705178112109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    456181891089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,320 miles (+2,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    257181791021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  20. Pass70,501 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    744218610186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,296 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    872554119196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,778 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    104366468042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,640 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    344023477028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    824827686010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 TGP

Does Y229 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 TGP is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 TGP?
The MOT on Y229 TGP is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 TGP done?
Y229 TGP was recorded at 108,272 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 2,721 miles a year.
Has Y229 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 TGP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y229 TGP 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 TGP find?
Y229 TGP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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