Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y271 OWCMOT history
Y271 OWC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 171,633 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,961 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 OWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y271 OWC was last recorded at 171,633 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,984 miles · 31 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,649 miles
- Average per year
- 5,961 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,633 miles
- 2025 – 165,984 miles
- 2024 – 157,531 miles
- 2023 – 149,607 miles
- 2022 – 129,683 miles
- 2021 – 103,191 miles
- 2020 – 100,221 miles
- 2019 – 96,825 miles
- 2018 – 94,692 miles
- 2017 – 91,293 miles
- 2016 – 87,976 miles
- 2015 – 83,831 miles
- 2014 – 80,079 miles
- 2013 – 76,417 miles
- 2012 – 73,107 miles
- 2011 – 69,998 miles
- 2010 – 67,532 miles
- 2009 – 64,459 miles
- 2008 – 61,991 miles
- 2007 – 57,117 miles
- 2006 – 51,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail171,633 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar has an unsafe modification cut off both ends (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount on subframe missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,633 miles (+5,649)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,633 miles
- Test number
- 215188313701
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar has an unsafe modification cut off both ends (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount on subframe missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,984 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 165,984 miles
- Test number
- 971523178821
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail165,978 miles (+8,447)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,978 miles
- Test number
- 194977994609
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 .5 mil oftread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,531 miles (+7,924)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 157,531 miles
- Test number
- 249821626679
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,607 miles (+19,924)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 149,607 miles
- Test number
- 353298655046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,683 miles (+26,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 129,683 miles
- Test number
- 450716739659
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 103,191 miles
- Test number
- 898410035521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,189 miles (+2,968)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,189 miles
- Test number
- 495754686884
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 100,221 miles
- Test number
- 888280107156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,219 miles (+3,394)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,219 miles
- Test number
- 346933002152
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,825 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,825 miles
- Test number
- 173146740674
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail96,819 miles (+2,127)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,819 miles
- Test number
- 940979675408
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack.
Pass94,692 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 94,692 miles
- Test number
- 866847690338
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail94,690 miles (+3,397)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,690 miles
- Test number
- 132396475699
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass91,293 miles (+3,317)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 91,293 miles
- Test number
- 111343860979
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met reqiurments .
Pass87,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,976 miles
- Test number
- 508894740283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,975 miles (+4,144)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,975 miles
- Test number
- 673506736966
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,831 miles (+3,752)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,831 miles
- Test number
- 136832435179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,079 miles (+3,662)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 80,079 miles
- Test number
- 309316634128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,417 miles (+3,310)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 76,417 miles
- Test number
- 797610133104
- NoteRear subframe bushes worn
Pass73,107 miles (+3,109)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,107 miles
- Test number
- 857716232153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,998 miles (+2,466)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,998 miles
- Test number
- 956879521183
- NoteRear springs rusty
- NoteSlight play top mounts
Pass67,532 miles (+3,073)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,532 miles
- Test number
- 920747320101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,459 miles (+2,468)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 64,459 miles
- Test number
- 401956029121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,991 miles (+4,874)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,991 miles
- Test number
- 362376038190
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass57,117 miles (+6,044)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,117 miles
- Test number
- 614336637197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 51,073 miles
- Test number
- 911374246115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 OWC
- Does Y271 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 OWC expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 OWC?
- The MOT on Y271 OWC expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 OWC done?
- Y271 OWC was recorded at 171,633 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
- Has Y271 OWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 OWC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y271 OWC 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 OWC find?
- Y271 OWC failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage missing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage missing; anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification cut off both ends, and 5 more.
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