Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y234 AABMOT history

Y234 AAB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

Y234 AAB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
83,547 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,646 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y234 AAB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 AAB was last recorded at 83,547 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,038 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
2,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,547 miles
  • 2024 – 79,038 miles
  • 2023 – 74,220 miles
  • 2019 – 74,016 miles
  • 2018 – 70,594 miles
  • 2017 – 68,934 miles
  • 2016 – 66,417 miles
  • 2015 – 64,688 miles
  • 2014 – 63,175 miles
  • 2013 – 61,808 miles
  • 2012 – 60,547 miles
  • 2011 – 58,671 miles
  • 2010 – 56,663 miles
  • 2009 – 54,658 miles
  • 2008 – 52,318 miles
  • 2007 – 44,944 miles
  • 2006 – 33,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,547 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower corner and chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,547 miles (+4,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,547 miles
    Test number
    403089783130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass79,038 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    200582828630
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower corner and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail79,038 miles (+4,818)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,038 miles
    Test number
    623728657387
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked lower corner and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,220 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    415280205175
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail74,218 miles (+202)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    951293593235
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass74,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    439000941271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail74,016 miles (+1,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    573187694473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass72,896 miles (+2,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,896 miles
    Test number
    438739984117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass70,594 miles (+1,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    495899496188
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass68,934 miles (+2,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    794059318770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly perished
  11. Pass66,417 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    134399756360
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is perishing
  12. Pass64,688 miles (+1,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    815036935035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass63,175 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    596448204017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,808 miles (+1,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,808 miles
    Test number
    745565813035
    • NoteEngine management light shows a fault
  15. Pass60,547 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    555636012007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  16. Pass58,671 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    306387221071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    414265820004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,663 miles (+2,005)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    704305520042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass54,658 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,658 miles
    Test number
    592391849042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,318 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    991604078035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,944 miles (+11,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    662633847056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass33,018 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,018 miles
    Test number
    814823316095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,004 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    721921316048
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y234 AAB

Does Y234 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 AAB expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 AAB?
The MOT on Y234 AAB expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 AAB done?
Y234 AAB was recorded at 83,547 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 2,646 miles a year.
Has Y234 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 AAB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y234 AAB 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 Y234 AAB find?
Y234 AAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

Browse all Y234 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.