
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y271 TGPMOT history
Y271 TGP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,802 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 68,802 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 TGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 TGP was last recorded at 68,802 miles on 29 Apr 2023, 8,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 60,260 miles · 23 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,542 miles
- Average per year
- 3,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 68,802 miles
- 2021 – 60,260 miles
- 2020 – 52,425 miles
- 2019 – 42,341 miles
- 2018 – 34,732 miles
- 2017 – 28,487 miles
- 2016 – 22,636 miles
- 2015 – 22,439 miles
- 2014 – 22,164 miles
- 2013 – 21,509 miles
- 2012 – 20,703 miles
- 2011 – 19,652 miles
- 2010 – 18,519 miles
- 2009 – 17,262 miles
- 2008 – 15,781 miles
- 2007 – 13,632 miles
- 2006 – 11,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm bush BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (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.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear movement(on limit)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut centre tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,802 miles (+8,542)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 68,802 miles
- Test number
- 960076048183
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm bush BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass60,260 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,260 miles
- Test number
- 750173512546
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail60,260 miles (+7,835)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,260 miles
- Test number
- 173936115794
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,425 miles (+22)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 52,425 miles
- Test number
- 395262143728
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear movement(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Fail52,403 miles (+10,062)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,403 miles
- Test number
- 470484529724
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear movement(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,341 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 42,341 miles
- Test number
- 856116069981
- AdvisoryFront Upper top mounts slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
Fail42,338 miles (+7,606)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,338 miles
- Test number
- 810043355290
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper top mounts slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
Pass34,732 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 34,732 miles
- Test number
- 368634903837
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail34,732 miles (+6,245)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,732 miles
- Test number
- 869543331765
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,487 miles (+5,851)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 28,487 miles
- Test number
- 856926620703
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,636 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 22,636 miles
- Test number
- 234795310271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,606 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 22,606 miles
- Test number
- 140260700952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,439 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 22,439 miles
- Test number
- 676896325165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 22,164 miles
- Test number
- 599682034112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,164 miles (+655)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,164 miles
- Test number
- 437782634156
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass21,509 miles (+806)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 21,509 miles
- Test number
- 536153633122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,703 miles (+1,051)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 20,703 miles
- Test number
- 536898232103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,652 miles (+1,133)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,652 miles
- Test number
- 567397231119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,519 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 18,519 miles
- Test number
- 173081830111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,262 miles
- Test number
- 364608739136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,262 miles (+1,481)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,262 miles
- Test number
- 881238639196
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass15,781 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 15,781 miles
- Test number
- 544351948179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,632 miles (+2,289)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 13,632 miles
- Test number
- 152332047157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 11,343 miles
- Test number
- 990012746183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 TGP
- Does Y271 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 TGP expired on 28 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 TGP?
- The MOT on Y271 TGP expired on 28 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 TGP done?
- Y271 TGP was recorded at 68,802 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2023, an average of 3,393 miles a year.
- Has Y271 TGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 TGP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y271 TGP 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 TGP find?
- Y271 TGP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm bush borderline, and 2 more.
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