Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y243 AORMOT history

Y243 AOR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 64,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

Y243 AOR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,591 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y243 AOR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 AOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 AOR was last recorded at 64,591 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 2,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,568 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,023 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,591 miles
  • 2024 – 62,568 miles
  • 2023 – 60,188 miles
  • 2022 – 58,987 miles
  • 2021 – 56,939 miles
  • 2019 – 51,314 miles
  • 2018 – 50,151 miles
  • 2017 – 49,821 miles
  • 2016 – 49,572 miles
  • 2015 – 49,324 miles
  • 2014 – 48,783 miles
  • 2013 – 48,264 miles
  • 2012 – 47,670 miles
  • 2011 – 46,932 miles
  • 2010 – 45,122 miles
  • 2009 – 42,198 miles
  • 2008 – 39,862 miles
  • 2007 – 30,223 miles
  • 2006 – 27,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,591 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose bracket bolt missing
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat slightly loose
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front brake hose not fully secure /bolt missing from bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,591 miles (+2,023)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    124601433732
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose bracket bolt missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  2. Pass62,568 miles (+2,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    286894467985
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both left & right (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose not fully secure /bolt missing from bracket
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat loose/play

  3. Pass60,188 miles (+1,201)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,188 miles
    Test number
    660233474346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose not fully secure /bolt missing from bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat loose/play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/brakes corrosion

  4. Pass58,987 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    643484248603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,939 miles (+3,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    370858527171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass53,074 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,074 miles
    Test number
    214748276759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,314 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    520710456925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,151 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,151 miles
    Test number
    328800691937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,821 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    374680799205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,572 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    553056385147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,324 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    546695595127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    298779194158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,783 miles (+519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    265627994417
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  14. Pass48,264 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    619171293120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,670 miles (+738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,670 miles
    Test number
    705329392149
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass46,932 miles (+1,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,932 miles
    Test number
    437683891159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Pass45,122 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,122 miles
    Test number
    322935690102
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail45,119 miles (+2,921)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    844544590131
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass42,198 miles (+2,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,198 miles
    Test number
    130338499189
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass39,862 miles (+9,639)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    231928398191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass30,223 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    550081697195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,517 miles
    Test number
    511712096132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 AOR

Does Y243 AOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 AOR is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y243 AOR?
The MOT on Y243 AOR is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 AOR done?
Y243 AOR was recorded at 64,591 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has Y243 AOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 AOR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on Y243 AOR 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 Y243 AOR find?
Y243 AOR passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y243 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.