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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y231 MUBMOT history

Y231 MUB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

Y231 MUB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
126,946 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 MUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 MUB was last recorded at 126,946 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,981 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,965 miles
Average per year
4,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,946 miles
  • 2025 – 123,981 miles
  • 2024 – 121,691 miles
  • 2023 – 118,544 miles
  • 2022 – 114,867 miles
  • 2021 – 111,514 miles
  • 2020 – 108,316 miles
  • 2019 – 105,778 miles
  • 2018 – 101,769 miles
  • 2017 – 97,779 miles
  • 2016 – 95,005 miles
  • 2014 – 92,594 miles
  • 2012 – 90,969 miles
  • 2010 – 83,660 miles
  • 2009 – 76,530 miles
  • 2008 – 69,398 miles
  • 2007 – 60,805 miles
  • 2006 – 52,166 miles
  • 2005 – 43,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,946 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,946 miles
    Test number
    879947849216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,981 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,981 miles
    Test number
    763398456368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,691 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,691 miles
    Test number
    470383356375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,544 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,544 miles
    Test number
    127613820127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,867 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,867 miles
    Test number
    976038988572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,514 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    207281577748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,316 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,316 miles
    Test number
    147388809040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    403396695757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,778 miles (+4,009)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    579963762905
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,769 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    871780259935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,779 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,779 miles
    Test number
    532817626547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,005 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,005 miles
    Test number
    803577351757
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass92,594 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    547974594037
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,587 miles (+1,618)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    825391794022
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,969 miles
    Test number
    535076822372
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail90,969 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,969 miles
    Test number
    456621122443
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    457887531400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass83,660 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    872240100303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,530 miles (+7,132)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    400576919474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    364065628345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,398 miles (+8,593)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    932775228337
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass60,805 miles (+8,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,805 miles
    Test number
    873188927348
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass52,166 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,166 miles
    Test number
    284077326317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,533 miles
    Test number
    290378825383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 MUB

Does Y231 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 MUB is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 MUB?
The MOT on Y231 MUB is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 MUB done?
Y231 MUB was recorded at 126,946 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,076 miles a year.
Has Y231 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 MUB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y231 MUB 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 Y231 MUB find?
Y231 MUB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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