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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y294 PTMMOT history

Y294 PTM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 253,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y294 PTM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
253,730 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 PTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 PTM was last recorded at 253,730 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 13,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,193 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,537 miles
Average per year
10,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,730 miles
  • 2025 – 240,193 miles
  • 2024 – 231,517 miles
  • 2023 – 220,717 miles
  • 2022 – 210,752 miles
  • 2021 – 199,956 miles
  • 2020 – 191,146 miles
  • 2019 – 180,053 miles
  • 2018 – 168,519 miles
  • 2017 – 154,852 miles
  • 2016 – 144,811 miles
  • 2015 – 129,074 miles
  • 2014 – 119,417 miles
  • 2013 – 110,514 miles
  • 2012 – 95,502 miles
  • 2011 – 80,301 miles
  • 2010 – 65,631 miles
  • 2009 – 53,106 miles
  • 2008 – 45,977 miles
  • 2007 – 41,967 miles
  • 2006 – 40,430 miles
  • 2005 – 36,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    253,730 miles
    Test number
    604916238906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail253,727 miles (+13,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,727 miles
    Test number
    371768880785
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass240,193 miles (+8,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    240,193 miles
    Test number
    202385635271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  4. Pass231,517 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    231,517 miles
    Test number
    529400967673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass220,717 miles (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    220,717 miles
    Test number
    428562410374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass210,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    210,752 miles
    Test number
    886231620617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail210,752 miles (+10,796)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,752 miles
    Test number
    934148074332
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear low reading on handbrake

  8. Pass199,956 miles (+8,810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    199,956 miles
    Test number
    745722666524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,146 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    191,146 miles
    Test number
    761762330182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  10. Fail191,146 miles (+11,093)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,146 miles
    Test number
    796654511022
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  11. Pass180,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,053 miles
    Test number
    585996067481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,004 miles (+11,485)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,004 miles
    Test number
    582302433781
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass168,519 miles (+13,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,519 miles
    Test number
    941611583655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass154,852 miles (+10,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,852 miles
    Test number
    838242809673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake low

  15. Pass144,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,811 miles
    Test number
    158053996972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,811 miles (+15,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,811 miles
    Test number
    553611410570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass129,074 miles (+9,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    297797695173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass119,417 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    218422204290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,514 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    509528023264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but supported
    • NoteRear discs pitted and scored slightly
    • NoteSlight judder from front brakes on RBT

  20. Pass110,514 miles (+15,012)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,514 miles
    Test number
    516598223269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but supported
    • NoteRear discs pitted and scored slightly
    • NoteSlight judder from front brakes on RBT

  21. Pass95,502 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    879016132210
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Fail95,498 miles (+15,197)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    965245432271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass80,301 miles (+14,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,301 miles
    Test number
    107124931224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass65,631 miles (+12,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    180736330225
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass53,106 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,106 miles
    Test number
    164104409298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,977 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    901491918211
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  27. Fail45,977 miles (+4,010)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    683311118206
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  28. Pass41,967 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,967 miles
    Test number
    653457307244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,430 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,430 miles
    Test number
    791827406288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    771969405295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 PTM

Does Y294 PTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 PTM is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y294 PTM?
The MOT on Y294 PTM is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 PTM done?
Y294 PTM was recorded at 253,730 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 10,294 miles a year.
Has Y294 PTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 PTM has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y294 PTM 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 Y294 PTM find?
Y294 PTM passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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