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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y274 VCTMOT history

Y274 VCT is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y274 VCT green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,798 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 VCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y274 VCT was last recorded at 123,798 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,062 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,736 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,798 miles
  • 2025 – 122,062 miles
  • 2024 – 120,697 miles
  • 2023 – 116,882 miles
  • 2022 – 113,472 miles
  • 2021 – 108,561 miles
  • 2020 – 104,212 miles
  • 2019 – 100,516 miles
  • 2018 – 95,211 miles
  • 2017 – 90,023 miles
  • 2016 – 85,181 miles
  • 2015 – 79,863 miles
  • 2014 – 74,804 miles
  • 2013 – 67,931 miles
  • 2012 – 63,085 miles
  • 2011 – 58,694 miles
  • 2010 – 53,740 miles
  • 2009 – 48,687 miles
  • 2008 – 46,728 miles
  • 2007 – 38,115 miles
  • 2006 – 33,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,798 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine idle below requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,798 miles (+1,736)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,798 miles
    Test number
    402805411667
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine idle below requirements (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,062 miles (+1,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    286484446673
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass120,697 miles (+3,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    872563345528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass116,882 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,882 miles
    Test number
    241538741610
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Fail116,882 miles (+3,410)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,882 miles
    Test number
    585144334238
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass113,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    510229183005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,472 miles (+4,911)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    101684942038
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,561 miles
    Test number
    369041094611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail108,561 miles (+4,349)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,561 miles
    Test number
    198506918195
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,212 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,212 miles
    Test number
    631283170995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    603897014543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,516 miles (+5,305)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    517621235459
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,211 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    908123060999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    300516094495
    • 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)

  15. Fail90,023 miles (+4,842)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    840526320750
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  16. Pass85,181 miles (+5,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,181 miles
    Test number
    920979991832
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass79,863 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,863 miles
    Test number
    143444700025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,804 miles (+5,000)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    663748577300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,804 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,804 miles
    Test number
    546515294205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail74,763 miles (+6,832)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    739747384253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE.M. light on dash

  21. Pass67,931 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,931 miles
    Test number
    355914303351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  22. Fail67,931 miles (+4,846)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,931 miles
    Test number
    476204503483
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  23. Pass63,085 miles (+4,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,085 miles
    Test number
    337539582441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass58,694 miles (+4,954)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,694 miles
    Test number
    127091591218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges so advise wheel alignment check

  25. Fail53,740 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    321826580403
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass53,740 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    441416480262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,687 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    640787089269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,728 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,728 miles
    Test number
    372038088472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,800 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    672443928157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,115 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    204313627165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    274682026478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 VCT

Does Y274 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 VCT is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y274 VCT?
The MOT on Y274 VCT is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 VCT done?
Y274 VCT was recorded at 123,798 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has Y274 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 VCT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y274 VCT 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 VCT find?
Y274 VCT failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects: emissions unable to be completed engine idle below requirements; nearside lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and outer sill corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 2 more.

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