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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y229 TSAMOT history

Y229 TSA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y229 TSA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,965 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 TSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 TSA was last recorded at 111,965 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,771 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,965 miles
  • 2025 – 107,792 miles
  • 2024 – 106,552 miles
  • 2023 – 105,348 miles
  • 2017 – 94,290 miles
  • 2016 – 91,858 miles
  • 2015 – 90,199 miles
  • 2013 – 84,337 miles
  • 2012 – 76,213 miles
  • 2011 – 70,824 miles
  • 2010 – 65,593 miles
  • 2009 – 54,856 miles
  • 2007 – 46,196 miles
  • 2006 – 38,078 miles
  • 2005 – 31,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,965 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,965 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,965 miles
    Test number
    694960428932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,771 miles (+3,979)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    830205158749
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines outer coating is starting to bubble due to carrion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake line but no excessive, outer coating broken off (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on brake line but no excessive, outer coating broken off (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass107,792 miles (+1,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,792 miles
    Test number
    215294179215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,552 miles
    Test number
    102980342665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,542 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    514388045394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,348 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,348 miles
    Test number
    999992562194
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,183 miles (+10,893)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,183 miles
    Test number
    177595762649
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass94,290 miles (+2,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,290 miles
    Test number
    916278142107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail91,858 miles (+1,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    535922480909
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  10. Pass90,199 miles (+5,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,199 miles
    Test number
    665103145083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,337 miles (+8,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,337 miles
    Test number
    457918863166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass76,213 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,213 miles
    Test number
    985852802126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,208 miles (+5,384)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    126756392407
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass70,824 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    256633121155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,593 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    122511670476
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre splitimg on inside

  16. Fail65,593 miles (+10,737)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    982791970055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inside edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre splitimg on inside

  17. Pass54,856 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    252678859028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,196 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    280400247371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,078 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,078 miles
    Test number
    351395446394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass31,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    202695135399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 TSA

Does Y229 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 TSA is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 TSA?
The MOT on Y229 TSA is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 TSA done?
Y229 TSA was recorded at 111,965 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has Y229 TSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 TSA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y229 TSA 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 TSA find?
Y229 TSA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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