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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y235 TBLMOT history

Y235 TBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y235 TBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,279 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 TBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y235 TBL was last recorded at 98,279 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 14,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,346 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14,933 miles
Average per year
2,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,279 miles
  • 2025 – 83,346 miles
  • 2023 – 82,903 miles
  • 2021 – 82,592 miles
  • 2020 – 81,515 miles
  • 2019 – 80,194 miles
  • 2018 – 78,710 miles
  • 2017 – 77,211 miles
  • 2016 – 75,528 miles
  • 2015 – 73,943 miles
  • 2014 – 72,017 miles
  • 2013 – 70,128 miles
  • 2012 – 67,682 miles
  • 2011 – 65,007 miles
  • 2010 – 62,497 miles
  • 2009 – 58,865 miles
  • 2008 – 55,416 miles
  • 2007 – 51,184 miles
  • 2006 – 48,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,279 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill near to A piller (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - near A piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Outer Sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Outer Sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,279 miles (+14,933)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,279 miles
    Test number
    867369129584
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill near to A piller (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - near A piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment

  2. Pass83,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    501547151887
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded

  3. Fail83,346 miles (+443)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    511395844626
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded

  4. Pass82,903 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    545761497967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    674867370169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,592 miles (+1,077)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    552194049717
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,515 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    197669083920
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake 18% requires cables to rectify stiff operation
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail81,515 miles (+1,321)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    733846295652
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake 18% requires cables to rectify stiff operation
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,194 miles (+1,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,194 miles
    Test number
    714762855283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,710 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    888737662753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,211 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    145730559254
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around oil filter area

  12. Pass75,528 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    143253873176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass73,943 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    916915575130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,017 miles (+1,889)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    345697574143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise air con pump noise when working under load.
    • NoteAdvise starter motor noise.
    • NoteAdvise swap tyres front to rear.

  15. Pass70,128 miles (+2,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,128 miles
    Test number
    827571973126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass67,682 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,682 miles
    Test number
    105577662117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail67,682 miles (+2,675)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,682 miles
    Test number
    757607362166
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass65,007 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,007 miles
    Test number
    355843951166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,497 miles (+3,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    734006670124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,865 miles (+3,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    423686079164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,416 miles (+4,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,416 miles
    Test number
    824318578196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,184 miles (+2,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,184 miles
    Test number
    111014267117
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm of remaining tread. (legal limit 1.6mm)

  23. Fail48,586 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    264378976158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass48,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    833188476196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y235 TBL

Does Y235 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 TBL is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y235 TBL?
The MOT on Y235 TBL is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 TBL done?
Y235 TBL was recorded at 98,279 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
Has Y235 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 TBL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y235 TBL 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 TBL find?
Y235 TBL failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill near to a piller; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - near a piller, and 2 more.

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