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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y273 LRDMOT history

Y273 LRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

Y273 LRD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
199,976 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 LRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 LRD was last recorded at 199,976 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2014: 133,917 miles, lower than 151,289 miles on 3 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,042 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,934 miles
Average per year
7,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,976 miles
  • 2025 – 193,042 miles
  • 2024 – 187,782 miles
  • 2022 – 183,696 miles
  • 2021 – 171,746 miles
  • 2019 – 170,648 miles
  • 2018 – 167,320 miles
  • 2017 – 163,766 miles
  • 2016 – 158,916 miles
  • 2015 – 155,812 miles
  • 2014 – 133,917 miles
  • 2013 – 151,289 miles
  • 2012 – 136,781 miles
  • 2011 – 123,751 miles
  • 2010 – 110,423 miles
  • 2009 – 97,632 miles
  • 2008 – 91,605 miles
  • 2007 – 83,954 miles
  • 2006 – 58,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,976 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the inner braking surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,976 miles (+6,934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    199,976 miles
    Test number
    160593387352
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass193,042 miles (+5,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,042 miles
    Test number
    933302244293
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to the Front and Rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass187,782 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,782 miles
    Test number
    180827837446
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass183,696 miles (+4,315)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,696 miles
    Test number
    394795426382
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass179,381 miles (+7,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,381 miles
    Test number
    231784939019
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass171,746 miles (+1,098)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,746 miles
    Test number
    871972923369
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and the OSR (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass170,648 miles (+3,328)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,648 miles
    Test number
    610467595685
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the rear subframe
  8. Pass167,320 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,320 miles
    Test number
    602613264426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass163,766 miles (+4,850)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,766 miles
    Test number
    870757887724
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS corroded on the inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOS door handle difficult to open from outside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NS and OS (3.6.B.4e)
  10. Pass158,916 miles (+3,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,916 miles
    Test number
    361372881708
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass155,812 miles (+21,895)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,812 miles
    Test number
    677700885143
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting in poor condition.
  12. Pass133,917 miles (-17,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,917 miles
    Test number
    347011494168
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass151,289 miles (+14,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,289 miles
    Test number
    728384683137
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass136,781 miles (+13,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,781 miles
    Test number
    646344982158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSome free play in the OS rack-end.
  15. Pass123,751 miles (+13,328)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    248065891111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass110,423 miles (+12,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    752723190147
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass97,632 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    97,632 miles
    Test number
    953973789178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,605 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    251022398185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,954 miles (+25,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    952947087197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    793908486147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 LRD

Does Y273 LRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y273 LRD is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y273 LRD?
The MOT on Y273 LRD is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y273 LRD done?
Y273 LRD was recorded at 199,976 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,233 miles a year.
Has Y273 LRD ever failed its MOT?
No. Y273 LRD has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y273 LRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 LRD find?
Y273 LRD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion.

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