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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y281 YOLMOT history

Y281 YOL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

Y281 YOL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
194,788 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 YOL
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
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 YOL was last recorded at 194,788 miles on 8 May 2025, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,350 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
6,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,788 miles
  • 2024 – 194,350 miles
  • 2022 – 194,349 miles
  • 2021 – 194,321 miles
  • 2020 – 188,139 miles
  • 2019 – 179,446 miles
  • 2018 – 170,836 miles
  • 2017 – 165,239 miles
  • 2016 – 164,310 miles
  • 2015 – 159,013 miles
  • 2014 – 154,674 miles
  • 2013 – 150,913 miles
  • 2010 – 144,315 miles
  • 2009 – 123,651 miles
  • 2008 – 106,726 miles
  • 2007 – 93,333 miles
  • 2006 – 81,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,788 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front inside handle broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak SUMP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,788 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    194,788 miles
    Test number
    770271830827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,350 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    194,350 miles
    Test number
    665468083149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass194,349 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    194,349 miles
    Test number
    514726578195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,321 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    194,321 miles
    Test number
    334886734611
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail194,321 miles (+6,182)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,321 miles
    Test number
    961419121974
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass188,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,139 miles
    Test number
    780128045898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,139 miles (+8,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,139 miles
    Test number
    101231517548
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass179,446 miles (+8,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,446 miles
    Test number
    959483873417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass170,836 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,836 miles
    Test number
    325226124546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail170,834 miles (+5,595)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,834 miles
    Test number
    579426012240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass165,239 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,239 miles
    Test number
    842303430542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inside handle broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak SUMP
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail165,239 miles (+929)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,239 miles
    Test number
    966067120245
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER JOINT (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inside handle broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak SUMP
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass164,310 miles (+5,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    608844560656
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass159,013 miles (+4,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    159,013 miles
    Test number
    548982415068
    • NoteEngine water leak

  15. Fail154,674 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,674 miles
    Test number
    516506114096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass154,674 miles (+3,761)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154,674 miles
    Test number
    999266214024
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass150,913 miles (+6,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    150,913 miles
    Test number
    177227803043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass144,315 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    144,315 miles
    Test number
    440892130289
    • NoteBoth off side tyres have outer edge wear, the rear of which is also wearing low on tread
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount corroded away but still adequately supported
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, rear pads half worn
    • NoteFront number plate starting to discolor
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper slightly adrift on near side quater
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to near side front, all others alloy but sizes are still the same all around

  19. Fail144,315 miles (+20,664)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,315 miles
    Test number
    321462230465
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth off side tyres have outer edge wear, the rear of which is also wearing low on tread
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount corroded away but still adequately supported
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, rear pads half worn
    • NoteFront number plate starting to discolor
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper slightly adrift on near side quater
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to near side front, all others alloy but sizes are still the same all around

  20. Pass123,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    123,651 miles
    Test number
    873366919291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail123,651 miles (+16,925)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,651 miles
    Test number
    523076519260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass106,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,726 miles
    Test number
    951211118209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,726 miles (+13,393)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,726 miles
    Test number
    204891318237
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass93,333 miles (+12,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    400748307212
    • NoteOil leak from cambelt lower cover

  25. Pass81,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,178 miles
    Test number
    390272216435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,178 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,178 miles
    Test number
    233692716241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y281 YOL

Does Y281 YOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 YOL expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 YOL?
The MOT on Y281 YOL expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 YOL done?
Y281 YOL was recorded at 194,788 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 6,053 miles a year.
Has Y281 YOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 YOL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y281 YOL 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 Y281 YOL find?
Y281 YOL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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