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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y274 SLBMOT history

Y274 SLB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y274 SLB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,284 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 SLB was last recorded at 107,284 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,255 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,284 miles
  • 2025 – 93,443 miles
  • 2017 – 90,012 miles
  • 2016 – 86,540 miles
  • 2015 – 74,989 miles
  • 2014 – 65,994 miles
  • 2013 – 60,101 miles
  • 2012 – 54,740 miles
  • 2011 – 49,817 miles
  • 2010 – 44,560 miles
  • 2009 – 39,904 miles
  • 2008 – 33,783 miles
  • 2007 – 29,483 miles
  • 2006 – 24,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,284 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,284 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    308793067793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,255 miles (+13,812)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    363960153086
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    655321367220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,443 miles (+3,431)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    444212311785
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass90,012 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,012 miles
    Test number
    433374144715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,540 miles (+11,551)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    194961236582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    968352775015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,989 miles (+8,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    938231675044
    • FailureNearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

  9. Pass65,994 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,994 miles
    Test number
    338032074004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,101 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    547623273087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,096 miles (+5,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    136612873009
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass54,740 miles (+4,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,740 miles
    Test number
    226776972095
    • NoteO/s/r caliper slightly sticking

  13. Pass49,817 miles (+5,257)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    195105271007
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear brake slightley binding

  14. Pass44,560 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,560 miles
    Test number
    831477870025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,904 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    680656879034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,783 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,783 miles
    Test number
    150420188021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,483 miles (+4,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,483 miles
    Test number
    382418677077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,725 miles
    Test number
    951865876072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,725 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,725 miles
    Test number
    320415876022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y274 SLB

Does Y274 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 SLB is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 SLB?
The MOT on Y274 SLB is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 SLB done?
Y274 SLB was recorded at 107,284 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has Y274 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 SLB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y274 SLB 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 Y274 SLB find?
Y274 SLB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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