
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y236 TSAMOT history
Y236 TSA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2024
- Mileage
- 115,151 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,050 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y236 TSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y236 TSA was last recorded at 115,151 miles on 20 May 2023, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 115,119 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 5,050 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 115,151 miles
- 2022 – 111,446 miles
- 2021 – 107,074 miles
- 2019 – 99,953 miles
- 2018 – 96,565 miles
- 2017 – 93,030 miles
- 2016 – 88,790 miles
- 2015 – 84,423 miles
- 2014 – 80,523 miles
- 2013 – 76,945 miles
- 2011 – 71,123 miles
- 2010 – 55,082 miles
- 2009 – 48,754 miles
- 2008 – 42,751 miles
- 2007 – 36,508 miles
- 2006 – 28,981 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,151 miles (+32)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 115,151 miles
- Test number
- 284126095463
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail115,119 miles (+3,673)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,119 miles
- Test number
- 755069967765
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass111,446 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 111,446 miles
- Test number
- 870945271748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail111,446 miles (+4,372)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,446 miles
- Test number
- 479827178829
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass107,074 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 107,074 miles
- Test number
- 271085005321
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryE P C LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKIG UNDER CAR
- AdvisoryENGINE SUBFRAME RUSTED
Fail107,073 miles (+7,120)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,073 miles
- Test number
- 124687010353
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryE P C LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKIG UNDER CAR
- AdvisoryENGINE SUBFRAME RUSTED
Pass99,953 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 99,953 miles
- Test number
- 354810582790
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,953 miles (+3,388)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,953 miles
- Test number
- 131925486825
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,565 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,565 miles
- Test number
- 981241378957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail96,565 miles (+3,535)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,565 miles
- Test number
- 653277162100
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass93,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 93,030 miles
- Test number
- 127879580821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,029 miles (+4,239)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,029 miles
- Test number
- 498477146503
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOIN (7.1.2)
Pass88,790 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,790 miles
- Test number
- 408221931761
- AdvisoryE P C WARNING LIGHT
Fail88,790 miles (+4,367)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,790 miles
- Test number
- 861870406149
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" 20" (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryE P C WARNING LIGHT
Pass84,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,423 miles
- Test number
- 226186705405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,423 miles (+3,900)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,423 miles
- Test number
- 795926205186
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass80,523 miles (+3,578)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,523 miles
- Test number
- 535950704123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail76,945 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,945 miles
- Test number
- 749145703158
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass76,945 miles (+5,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,945 miles
- Test number
- 925205703160
- 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)
Pass71,123 miles (+7,436)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,123 miles
- Test number
- 738072441327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,687 miles (+8,605)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 63,687 miles
- Test number
- 158099921129
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken, system adequatley supported
- NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass55,082 miles (+6,328)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,082 miles
- Test number
- 371022530186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,754 miles (+6,003)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,754 miles
- Test number
- 144253619122
- NoteRear number plate has water ingress
Pass42,751 miles (+6,243)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,751 miles
- Test number
- 201328808130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 36,508 miles
- Test number
- 631027107193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,508 miles (+7,527)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,508 miles
- Test number
- 223087907486
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass28,981 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,981 miles
- Test number
- 994067816172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y236 TSA
- Does Y236 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y236 TSA expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y236 TSA?
- The MOT on Y236 TSA expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y236 TSA done?
- Y236 TSA was recorded at 115,151 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2023, an average of 5,050 miles a year.
- Has Y236 TSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y236 TSA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y236 TSA 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 TSA find?
- Y236 TSA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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