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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y239 YTPMOT history

Y239 YTP is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 153,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

Y239 YTP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,571 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y239 YTP
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y239 YTP was last recorded at 153,571 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,562 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,571 miles
  • 2025 – 153,227 miles
  • 2024 – 152,122 miles
  • 2023 – 151,367 miles
  • 2022 – 150,715 miles
  • 2021 – 149,855 miles
  • 2020 – 149,006 miles
  • 2019 – 146,137 miles
  • 2018 – 140,554 miles
  • 2017 – 135,071 miles
  • 2016 – 129,426 miles
  • 2015 – 124,176 miles
  • 2014 – 119,087 miles
  • 2013 – 114,808 miles
  • 2012 – 105,934 miles
  • 2011 – 97,425 miles
  • 2010 – 86,743 miles
  • 2009 – 77,008 miles
  • 2008 – 62,712 miles
  • 2007 – 52,548 miles
  • 2006 – 46,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,571 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,571 miles (+9)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,571 miles
    Test number
    991691704477
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,562 miles (+335)7 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,562 miles
    Test number
    562459980079
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Rear view mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,227 miles
    Test number
    381258392450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail153,227 miles (+1,105)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,227 miles
    Test number
    269024342107
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass152,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,122 miles
    Test number
    181192505798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,122 miles (+755)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,122 miles
    Test number
    337482808465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass151,367 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,367 miles
    Test number
    375247585532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,715 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,715 miles
    Test number
    580599116709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,855 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,855 miles
    Test number
    228357642865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,006 miles
    Test number
    752677973489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the caliper over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail149,004 miles (+2,867)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,004 miles
    Test number
    311925158731
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded around the catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Maximum smoke value 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine from the inter-cooler area behind the front bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the caliper over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass146,137 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,137 miles
    Test number
    677969970998
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail146,135 miles (+5,581)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,135 miles
    Test number
    284335007668
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass140,554 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,554 miles
    Test number
    910347726687
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail140,554 miles (+5,483)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,554 miles
    Test number
    376627061514
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass135,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,071 miles
    Test number
    928408641332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail135,071 miles (+5,645)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,071 miles
    Test number
    748144747376
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass129,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,426 miles
    Test number
    362684221200
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail129,426 miles (+5,250)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,426 miles
    Test number
    981851604631
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass124,176 miles (+5,089)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,176 miles
    Test number
    638344655008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes grabbing on slightly
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure
    • NoteSlight play in rack
    • NoteWindsceen cracked in bottom corner but not within drivers view

  21. Pass119,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    807365854057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail119,087 miles (+4,279)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    485255254004
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass114,808 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    114,808 miles
    Test number
    146496953007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in both n/s and o/s inner rack joints

  24. Fail114,808 miles (+8,874)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,808 miles
    Test number
    167206253059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in both n/s and o/s inner rack joints

  25. Pass105,934 miles (+8,509)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,934 miles
    Test number
    827783452026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Pass97,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    516613651097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,408 miles (+10,665)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    109323151025
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass86,743 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,743 miles
    Test number
    173303950401
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass77,008 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,008 miles
    Test number
    171367959002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,995 miles (+14,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    101105359487
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass62,712 miles (+10,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,712 miles
    Test number
    672516858066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass52,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    272238557050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Fail52,548 miles (+6,547)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    810348557081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  34. Pass46,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    743051256050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y239 YTP

Does Y239 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y239 YTP is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y239 YTP?
The MOT on Y239 YTP is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y239 YTP done?
Y239 YTP was recorded at 153,571 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has Y239 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y239 YTP has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y239 YTP 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 Y239 YTP find?
Y239 YTP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear brake hose slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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