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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y271 COTMOT history

Y271 COT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

Y271 COT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,509 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 COT
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
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 COT was last recorded at 139,509 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,508 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,509 miles
  • 2025 – 138,494 miles
  • 2024 – 137,184 miles
  • 2023 – 135,609 miles
  • 2022 – 133,835 miles
  • 2021 – 131,866 miles
  • 2020 – 129,855 miles
  • 2019 – 126,776 miles
  • 2018 – 123,942 miles
  • 2017 – 121,103 miles
  • 2016 – 117,709 miles
  • 2015 – 115,153 miles
  • 2014 – 110,237 miles
  • 2013 – 105,534 miles
  • 2012 – 100,613 miles
  • 2011 – 95,841 miles
  • 2010 – 92,271 miles
  • 2009 – 86,626 miles
  • 2008 – 80,333 miles
  • 2007 – 75,799 miles
  • 2006 – 70,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,509 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are slightly stress cracked in treadRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springsRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Surface corrosion to rear axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Stone chip to window screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10-15mm wide on inner face - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,509 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    524229495930
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

  2. Fail139,508 miles (+1,014)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    157582031871
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle, on n/s as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

  3. Pass138,494 miles (+1,310)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,494 miles
    Test number
    854248083071
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on inner face - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle

  4. Pass137,184 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,184 miles
    Test number
    221675343627
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10-15mm wide on inner face - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle

  5. Fail137,183 miles (+1,574)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,183 miles
    Test number
    743020325349
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10-15mm wide on inner face - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle

  6. Pass135,609 miles (+1,774)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,609 miles
    Test number
    805002499124
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded 10mm wide on inner face - pads good, approx. 6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer edge - rest of tread 3-5mm and is over 10 years old - 2011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door has dropped slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated - o/s is starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are deteriorated and broken up

  7. Pass133,835 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,835 miles
    Test number
    680614901650
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link lower bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryStone chip to window screen

  8. Fail133,824 miles (+1,958)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,824 miles
    Test number
    287496662387
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link lower bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryStone chip to window screen

  9. Pass131,866 miles (+2,011)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,866 miles
    Test number
    597486205259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs
    • AdvisorySlight lip to front brake discs, 10mm wide on n/s/f inner face - pads good, approx. 6mm thick
    • AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen

  10. Pass129,855 miles (+3,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,855 miles
    Test number
    295027696396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip to window screen

  11. Pass126,776 miles (+2,834)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    102888474732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs has a 10mm wide corroded lip on inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

  12. Pass123,942 miles (+2,839)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,942 miles
    Test number
    876325359897
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip less than 10mm in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door interior handle bowden cable has stretched
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves stems stress cracked
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken - can be welded
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to both rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryUneven rear brake pad wear - n/s 3-4mm, o/s 6mm approx.

  13. Pass121,103 miles (+3,394)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,103 miles
    Test number
    267495071775
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rear bush stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly stress cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valve stems stress cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear end s of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

  14. Pass117,709 miles (+2,556)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,709 miles
    Test number
    599270775283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outlet pipe of CAT where it goes into centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly stress cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear ends of both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass115,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    746948085119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail115,153 miles (+4,916)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    747008185167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass110,237 miles (+4,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    268661884461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass105,534 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,534 miles
    Test number
    345065483174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,613 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    335782592101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSome damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

  20. Fail100,608 miles (+4,767)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,608 miles
    Test number
    465712692103
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSome damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

  21. Pass95,841 miles (+3,570)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,841 miles
    Test number
    906556281156
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack / offside front

  22. Pass92,271 miles (+5,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,271 miles
    Test number
    281820980147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass86,626 miles (+6,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    231543889472
    • NoteOffside rear door does not open from inside

  24. Pass80,333 miles (+4,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    984543888148
    • NoteOffside rear door does not open from inside.

  25. Pass75,799 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    920943797194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    822609476110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 COT

Does Y271 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 COT is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 COT?
The MOT on Y271 COT is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 COT done?
Y271 COT was recorded at 139,509 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,429 miles a year.
Has Y271 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 COT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y271 COT 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 Y271 COT find?
Y271 COT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush, and 6 more.

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