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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y235 TGFMOT history

Y235 TGF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y235 TGF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,455 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 TGF was last recorded at 104,455 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,936 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,519 miles
Average per year
3,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,455 miles
  • 2025 – 101,936 miles
  • 2024 – 97,451 miles
  • 2023 – 93,579 miles
  • 2022 – 90,224 miles
  • 2020 – 89,266 miles
  • 2019 – 88,097 miles
  • 2018 – 86,225 miles
  • 2017 – 85,352 miles
  • 2016 – 84,022 miles
  • 2015 – 82,085 miles
  • 2014 – 80,105 miles
  • 2013 – 77,878 miles
  • 2012 – 75,353 miles
  • 2011 – 68,534 miles
  • 2010 – 61,119 miles
  • 2009 – 51,372 miles
  • 2008 – 45,730 miles
  • 2007 – 41,352 miles
  • 2006 – 36,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,455 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    488968168815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,455 miles (+2,519)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    808066715096
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,936 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    122570791167
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, SEVERAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,936 miles (+4,485)4 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,936 miles
    Test number
    306199633422
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, SEVERAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,451 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,451 miles
    Test number
    625991205269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail97,449 miles (+3,870)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,449 miles
    Test number
    638397625726
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass93,579 miles (+3,355)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,579 miles
    Test number
    254911997137
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,224 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,224 miles
    Test number
    702468808812
    • AdvisoryService light on

  9. Pass89,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    463783289718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,266 miles (+1,169)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    974637337023
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    209463554411
    • AdvisoryCentral Front obligatorymirror deteriorated

  12. Fail88,096 miles (+1,871)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    154861480175
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front obligatorymirror deteriorated
    • AdvisoryService light on

  13. Pass86,225 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,225 miles
    Test number
    300016790479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,352 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    727059864273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,022 miles (+1,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    550157009756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass82,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    176513055115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,083 miles (+1,978)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    127263655175
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    808445454145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,104 miles (+2,226)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    556564654143
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass77,878 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    978305733151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,353 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    616556412123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn / corroded

  22. Fail75,353 miles (+36)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    189765712103
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn / corroded

  23. Fail75,317 miles (+6,783)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,317 miles
    Test number
    228551212176
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass68,534 miles (+7,415)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    995946901149
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear beam axle mounting bushes bonding breaking away

  25. Pass61,119 miles (+9,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    933226000182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass51,372 miles (+5,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,372 miles
    Test number
    194150219158
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm

  27. Fail45,730 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    702442518148
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass45,730 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,730 miles
    Test number
    734702818123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,352 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    183121017147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,249 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,249 miles
    Test number
    442688606172
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres 2mm o/s/r tyre 3mm.

Questions about Y235 TGF

Does Y235 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 TGF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y235 TGF?
The MOT on Y235 TGF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 TGF done?
Y235 TGF was recorded at 104,455 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,421 miles a year.
Has Y235 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 TGF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y235 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 Y235 TGF find?
Y235 TGF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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