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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y294 UTRMOT history

Y294 UTR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

Y294 UTR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
165,644 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 UTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 UTR was last recorded at 165,644 miles on 16 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,642 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,644 miles
  • 2024 – 160,747 miles
  • 2023 – 153,005 miles
  • 2022 – 144,604 miles
  • 2021 – 134,284 miles
  • 2020 – 130,877 miles
  • 2019 – 128,345 miles
  • 2018 – 124,755 miles
  • 2017 – 121,266 miles
  • 2016 – 117,717 miles
  • 2015 – 113,596 miles
  • 2014 – 108,228 miles
  • 2013 – 101,919 miles
  • 2012 – 97,291 miles
  • 2011 – 89,588 miles
  • 2010 – 81,668 miles
  • 2009 – 71,940 miles
  • 2008 – 62,604 miles
  • 2007 – 53,996 miles
  • 2006 – 45,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,644 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine idle roughRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,644 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,644 miles
    Test number
    124045318233
    • AdvisoryEngine idle rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail165,642 miles (+4,895)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    802515216875
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine idle rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass160,747 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,747 miles
    Test number
    826679170031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail160,742 miles (+7,737)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,742 miles
    Test number
    752942940565
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass153,005 miles (+8,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,005 miles
    Test number
    698785383816
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,604 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,604 miles
    Test number
    962114159031
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail144,488 miles (+10,204)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,488 miles
    Test number
    260810150531
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass134,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    477190901778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,284 miles (+3,407)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    338326712229
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass130,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    296087489579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,877 miles (+2,532)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    686966317923
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  12. Pass128,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    483746205432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,345 miles (+3,590)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    432373345747
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass124,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    175050758525
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail124,755 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    834171598617
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail124,755 miles (+3,489)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    193904375539
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass121,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,266 miles
    Test number
    592857562849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,266 miles (+3,549)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,266 miles
    Test number
    958452859322
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass117,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,717 miles
    Test number
    953963954836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,717 miles (+4,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,717 miles
    Test number
    117634029755
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass113,596 miles (+5,368)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,596 miles
    Test number
    397658025069
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s & n/s front wishbone rear bushes

  22. Pass108,228 miles (+6,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,228 miles
    Test number
    987711274145
    • NoteCorroded exhaust

  23. Pass101,919 miles (+4,628)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    516168473106
    • NoteCorroded exhaust
    • NoteSmall chips in front screen

  24. Pass97,291 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    327444582148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,588 miles (+7,920)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    209916661129
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked and delaminated
    • NoteFront tyres low on tread- 2mm
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteAnti roll bar bushes worn
    • NoteOffside wishbone rear bushes split n\s perished
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminated

  26. Pass81,668 miles (+9,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,668 miles
    Test number
    350137980103
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm, (limit is 1.6mm)

  27. Pass71,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    734882889139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,940 miles (+9,336)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,940 miles
    Test number
    154102789191
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust centre section slightly mis-aligned, but not touching tunnel.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  29. Pass62,604 miles (+8,608)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    412443588171
    • NoteAnti-roll bar bushes wearing,anti-roll bar close to failing body
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and wearing out of shape
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.4mm
    • NoteOffside front wiperblade poor
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate

  30. Pass53,996 miles (+8,233)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    840780497142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box bracket partially broken
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade judders[adequate view provided]

  31. Pass45,763 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    412942096142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail45,756 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,756 miles
    Test number
    214471896411
    • 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)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminating

Questions about Y294 UTR

Does Y294 UTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 UTR expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 UTR?
The MOT on Y294 UTR expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 UTR done?
Y294 UTR was recorded at 165,644 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has Y294 UTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 UTR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y294 UTR 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 UTR find?
Y294 UTR passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 5 advisories: engine idle rough; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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