Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y235 ULFMOT history
Y235 ULF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 76,874 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y235 ULF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y235 ULF was last recorded at 76,874 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 76,872 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,874 miles
- 2025 – 74,934 miles
- 2024 – 72,783 miles
- 2023 – 70,543 miles
- 2022 – 67,281 miles
- 2021 – 62,959 miles
- 2020 – 62,894 miles
- 2019 – 62,366 miles
- 2018 – 61,125 miles
- 2017 – 60,499 miles
- 2016 – 57,578 miles
- 2015 – 54,971 miles
- 2014 – 52,134 miles
- 2013 – 49,959 miles
- 2012 – 47,686 miles
- 2011 – 45,510 miles
- 2010 – 43,553 miles
- 2009 – 41,481 miles
- 2008 – 39,110 miles
- 2007 – 37,292 miles
- 2006 – 34,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,874 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear beam axle bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,874 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 76,874 miles
- Test number
- 780033976902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail76,872 miles (+1,938)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,872 miles
- Test number
- 121373121078
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,934 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 74,934 miles
- Test number
- 452346235200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,934 miles (+2,151)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,934 miles
- Test number
- 531369453618
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,783 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 72,783 miles
- Test number
- 847919025128
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,543 miles (+3,262)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 70,543 miles
- Test number
- 888883620870
- AdvisoryE M Light stays on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass67,281 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 67,281 miles
- Test number
- 160631572562
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes deteriorated
Fail67,281 miles (+4,322)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,281 miles
- Test number
- 367662261270
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes deteriorated
Pass62,959 miles (+65)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 62,959 miles
- Test number
- 861799406325
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass62,894 miles (+528)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 62,894 miles
- Test number
- 673196004790
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,366 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 62,366 miles
- Test number
- 806620388337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,125 miles (+626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 61,125 miles
- Test number
- 984218943901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,499 miles (+2,921)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 60,499 miles
- Test number
- 162043821261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,578 miles (+2,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 57,578 miles
- Test number
- 387198015158
- AdvisoryFront both wiper blades poor perfromance
Pass54,971 miles (+2,837)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 54,971 miles
- Test number
- 125962745036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,134 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,134 miles
- Test number
- 729212254093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 49,959 miles
- Test number
- 709478253049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,958 miles (+2,272)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,958 miles
- Test number
- 106728053062
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Pass47,686 miles (+2,176)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,686 miles
- Test number
- 428803852075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,510 miles (+1,957)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 45,510 miles
- Test number
- 418763651036
- NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
Pass43,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 43,553 miles
- Test number
- 332257550066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,553 miles (+2,072)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,553 miles
- Test number
- 191976550432
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteOffside rear tyre on legal limit
Pass41,481 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 41,481 miles
- Test number
- 140678959463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,110 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 39,110 miles
- Test number
- 331036448033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,292 miles (+3,174)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 37,292 miles
- Test number
- 642750267083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,118 miles
- Test number
- 134664646198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y235 ULF
- Does Y235 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 ULF is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y235 ULF?
- The MOT on Y235 ULF is valid until 2 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 ULF done?
- Y235 ULF was recorded at 76,874 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,156 miles a year.
- Has Y235 ULF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y235 ULF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y235 ULF 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 ULF find?
- Y235 ULF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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