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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y234 TGFMOT history

Y234 TGF is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y234 TGF white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,534 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 TGF was last recorded at 155,534 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,429 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,105 miles
Average per year
6,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,534 miles
  • 2025 – 152,429 miles
  • 2024 – 149,488 miles
  • 2023 – 147,076 miles
  • 2022 – 145,155 miles
  • 2021 – 142,968 miles
  • 2020 – 141,263 miles
  • 2019 – 139,226 miles
  • 2018 – 135,213 miles
  • 2017 – 130,564 miles
  • 2016 – 122,474 miles
  • 2015 – 117,292 miles
  • 2014 – 112,083 miles
  • 2013 – 106,485 miles
  • 2012 – 99,035 miles
  • 2011 – 93,061 miles
  • 2010 – 83,632 miles
  • 2009 – 73,019 miles
  • 2007 – 54,858 miles
  • 2006 – 35,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,534 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,534 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,534 miles
    Test number
    474003380924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,429 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,429 miles
    Test number
    369968539677
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,425 miles (+2,937)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,425 miles
    Test number
    370952920186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle With shock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Caused by fouling on shock (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle With shock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,488 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,488 miles
    Test number
    744991914291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,076 miles
    Test number
    258647202639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,074 miles (+1,919)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,074 miles
    Test number
    537031434608
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass145,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,155 miles
    Test number
    433918990312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,153 miles (+2,185)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,153 miles
    Test number
    228028616612
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,968 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,968 miles
    Test number
    910175899487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,263 miles
    Test number
    413197385782
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail141,263 miles (+2,037)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,263 miles
    Test number
    961661644432
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass139,226 miles (+4,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,226 miles
    Test number
    336393829031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass135,213 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    834058236746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,564 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,564 miles
    Test number
    682707832610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,548 miles (+8,074)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,548 miles
    Test number
    692803208035
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly stretched to fit on rim

  16. Pass122,474 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,474 miles
    Test number
    118659320241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,239 miles (+70)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,239 miles
    Test number
    442502360170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Fail122,169 miles (+4,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,169 miles
    Test number
    531322958156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass117,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    175199605430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail117,292 miles (+5,209)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    907893605032
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass112,083 miles (+5,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    386771314097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass106,485 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,485 miles
    Test number
    585839513067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,035 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    219074912038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,061 miles (+9,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    745112921024
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Pass83,632 miles (+10,613)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    374239220008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,019 miles (+18,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,019 miles
    Test number
    572909109006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass54,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    420338077262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,858 miles (+19,126)4 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    284658077267
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass35,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    373466256280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y234 TGF

Does Y234 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 TGF is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y234 TGF?
The MOT on Y234 TGF is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y234 TGF done?
Y234 TGF was recorded at 155,534 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,183 miles a year.
Has Y234 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 TGF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y234 TGF 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 TGF find?
Y234 TGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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