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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y235 LBBMOT history

Y235 LBB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

Y235 LBB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
141,079 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 LBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 LBB was last recorded at 141,079 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,146 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
5,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,079 miles
  • 2024 – 136,146 miles
  • 2023 – 135,295 miles
  • 2022 – 133,756 miles
  • 2021 – 132,522 miles
  • 2020 – 131,958 miles
  • 2019 – 130,014 miles
  • 2018 – 124,690 miles
  • 2017 – 119,426 miles
  • 2016 – 113,848 miles
  • 2015 – 107,749 miles
  • 2014 – 101,719 miles
  • 2013 – 95,314 miles
  • 2012 – 88,809 miles
  • 2011 – 82,204 miles
  • 2010 – 72,826 miles
  • 2009 – 62,376 miles
  • 2008 – 57,217 miles
  • 2007 – 51,214 miles
  • 2006 – 42,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tied (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,079 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,079 miles
    Test number
    806516264255
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tied (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail141,079 miles (+4,933)4 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,079 miles
    Test number
    163280624358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tied (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass136,146 miles (+851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    832456720157
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,295 miles (+1,539)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,295 miles
    Test number
    391527118795
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass133,756 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    839871641276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,748 miles (+1,226)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    816921293032
    • MajorBraking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass132,522 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,522 miles
    Test number
    666765942465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,958 miles
    Test number
    940595343882
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,958 miles (+1,944)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,958 miles
    Test number
    212082212862
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,014 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    616751718893
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  11. Pass124,690 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,690 miles
    Test number
    770412636253
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  12. Fail124,689 miles (+5,263)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,689 miles
    Test number
    641047128300
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Pass119,426 miles (+5,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,426 miles
    Test number
    733961108219
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges due to under inflation
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished

  14. Pass113,848 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,848 miles
    Test number
    963805960314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,749 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    798136855002
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass107,749 miles (+6,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    879996055099
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass101,719 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    395243644084
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail101,719 miles (+6,405)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    788362044082
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass95,314 miles (+6,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,314 miles
    Test number
    369486933027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass88,809 miles (+6,605)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    515903032013
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass82,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,204 miles
    Test number
    166946941406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,204 miles (+9,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,204 miles
    Test number
    555976841017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass72,826 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    880890540068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,376 miles
    Test number
    153685939049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,376 miles (+5,159)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,376 miles
    Test number
    414215239083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass57,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    403071758021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,217 miles (+6,003)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    172391358469
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass51,214 miles (+9,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    101084947066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass42,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    853301136053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 LBB

Does Y235 LBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 LBB expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 LBB?
The MOT on Y235 LBB expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 LBB done?
Y235 LBB was recorded at 141,079 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 5,159 miles a year.
Has Y235 LBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 LBB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y235 LBB 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 Y235 LBB find?
Y235 LBB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cable tied; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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