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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y236 TGCMOT history

Y236 TGC is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 211,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

Y236 TGC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2026
Mileage
211,298 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 TGC was last recorded at 211,298 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,265 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
8,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,298 miles
  • 2024 – 202,838 miles
  • 2023 – 194,535 miles
  • 2022 – 186,485 miles
  • 2020 – 180,485 miles
  • 2019 – 160,337 miles
  • 2018 – 144,666 miles
  • 2017 – 132,072 miles
  • 2016 – 124,528 miles
  • 2014 – 114,554 miles
  • 2012 – 100,419 miles
  • 2011 – 95,606 miles
  • 2010 – 88,573 miles
  • 2009 – 78,997 miles
  • 2008 – 69,975 miles
  • 2007 – 56,098 miles
  • 2006 – 46,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,298 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint slight blow & slight blow rear of Kat. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,298 miles (+33)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    211,298 miles
    Test number
    991444977709
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint slight blow & slight blow rear of Kat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail211,265 miles (+8,427)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,265 miles
    Test number
    859758453387
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint slight blow & slight blow rear of Kat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,838 miles (+8,303)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    202,838 miles
    Test number
    845127567777
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass194,535 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    194,535 miles
    Test number
    414995775290
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail194,535 miles (+8,050)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,535 miles
    Test number
    637473409946
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass186,485 miles (+6,000)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,485 miles
    Test number
    513718586343
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,485 miles
    Test number
    368511455859
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail180,485 miles (+20,148)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,485 miles
    Test number
    117597018645
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass160,337 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,337 miles
    Test number
    429654657028
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail160,337 miles (+15,671)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,337 miles
    Test number
    472957296560
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,666 miles (+12,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,666 miles
    Test number
    934611651062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres perished

  12. Pass132,072 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,072 miles
    Test number
    760595097853
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail131,862 miles (+7,334)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    374262519153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass124,528 miles (+9,974)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,528 miles
    Test number
    724820340011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,554 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    206692094073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust support mount broken but still sercure
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust sleeve/clamp broken
    • NoteChild seat base fitted to offside rear seat

  16. Fail114,554 miles (+14,135)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    216462094086
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust support mount broken but still sercure
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust sleeve/clamp broken
    • NoteChild seat base fitted to offside rear seat

  17. Pass100,419 miles (+4,813)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,419 miles
    Test number
    919196452220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges

  18. Pass95,606 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    737791551236
    • NoteAdvice both rear tyres worn on outside edge

  19. Fail95,588 miles (+7,015)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    106805131250
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside headlamp damaged

  20. Pass88,573 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,573 miles
    Test number
    422704810231
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

  21. Fail88,573 miles (+9,576)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,573 miles
    Test number
    492094310222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

  22. Pass78,997 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,997 miles
    Test number
    561291999063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail78,996 miles (+9,021)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,996 miles
    Test number
    334990099071
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass69,975 miles (+13,877)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    410295748022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,098 miles (+9,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,098 miles
    Test number
    822673027168
    • NoteN/s cv gaiter starting to split.// engine emits above average smoke

  26. Pass46,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    220394326157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about Y236 TGC

Does Y236 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 TGC expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 TGC?
The MOT on Y236 TGC expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 TGC done?
Y236 TGC was recorded at 211,298 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 8,806 miles a year.
Has Y236 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 TGC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y236 TGC 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 Y236 TGC find?
Y236 TGC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint slight blow & slight blow rear of kat., and 3 more.

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