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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y246 FPUMOT history

Y246 FPU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y246 FPU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,926 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 FPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 FPU was last recorded at 108,926 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,980 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
946 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,926 miles
  • 2025 – 107,980 miles
  • 2024 – 106,749 miles
  • 2023 – 105,672 miles
  • 2022 – 104,579 miles
  • 2021 – 103,567 miles
  • 2020 – 103,004 miles
  • 2019 – 99,414 miles
  • 2018 – 96,614 miles
  • 2017 – 92,973 miles
  • 2016 – 88,575 miles
  • 2015 – 83,170 miles
  • 2014 – 78,213 miles
  • 2013 – 73,700 miles
  • 2012 – 70,015 miles
  • 2011 – 64,944 miles
  • 2010 – 59,365 miles
  • 2009 – 53,400 miles
  • 2008 – 48,164 miles
  • 2007 – 39,566 miles
  • 2006 – 32,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,926 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,926 miles (+946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,926 miles
    Test number
    221442154922
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass107,980 miles (+1,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,980 miles
    Test number
    334329094542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass106,749 miles (+1,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,749 miles
    Test number
    544646772337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass105,672 miles (+1,093)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,672 miles
    Test number
    441671567384
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass104,579 miles (+1,012)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,579 miles
    Test number
    419998591351
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,567 miles (+563)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,567 miles
    Test number
    523878041572
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod has very slight play
    • AdvisoryTop cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass103,004 miles (+3,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    577558496200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine components

  8. Pass99,414 miles (+2,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,414 miles
    Test number
    700775741136
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,614 miles (+3,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    393339992514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass92,973 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    202427096266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail92,973 miles (+4,398)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    641404327966
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass88,575 miles (+5,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,575 miles
    Test number
    223768110002
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass83,170 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    295030345045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass78,213 miles (+4,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,213 miles
    Test number
    709250354065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,700 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    417488253000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,015 miles (+5,071)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,015 miles
    Test number
    128121152067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass64,944 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    585567241098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    544886630079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,361 miles (+5,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    551056130040
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,400 miles (+5,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,400 miles
    Test number
    541340949021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass48,164 miles (+8,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    151320958491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass39,566 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    194216947472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,963 miles
    Test number
    140150346000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 FPU

Does Y246 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 FPU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 FPU?
The MOT on Y246 FPU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 FPU done?
Y246 FPU was recorded at 108,926 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has Y246 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 FPU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on Y246 FPU 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 Y246 FPU find?
Y246 FPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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