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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

Y29 TSYMOT history

Y29 TSY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

Y29 TSY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,715 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 TSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 TSY was last recorded at 180,715 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,778 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,937 miles
Average per year
6,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,715 miles
  • 2025 – 175,778 miles
  • 2024 – 169,339 miles
  • 2023 – 159,731 miles
  • 2022 – 152,766 miles
  • 2021 – 146,174 miles
  • 2015 – 143,876 miles
  • 2014 – 136,201 miles
  • 2013 – 127,728 miles
  • 2012 – 120,784 miles
  • 2011 – 116,834 miles
  • 2010 – 105,073 miles
  • 2009 – 94,456 miles
  • 2008 – 80,805 miles
  • 2007 – 65,564 miles
  • 2006 – 63,797 miles
  • 2005 – 49,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,715 miles (+4,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,715 miles
    Test number
    248946434453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,778 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    409650361749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,339 miles (+174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,339 miles
    Test number
    910088549862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail169,165 miles (+9,434)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,165 miles
    Test number
    991422175101
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,731 miles (+6,965)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,731 miles
    Test number
    973972052075
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,766 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,766 miles
    Test number
    525170359249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass146,174 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,174 miles
    Test number
    552236243143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,876 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    127231415275
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteering system slightly noisy on lock to lock

  9. Fail143,876 miles (+7,675)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    236681415264
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteering system slightly noisy on lock to lock

  10. Pass136,201 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    779222614275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail136,201 miles (+8,473)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    735692614223
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass127,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,728 miles
    Test number
    696875203295
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail127,728 miles (+6,944)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,728 miles
    Test number
    488595803271
    • FailureBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass120,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    197448462476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail120,781 miles (+3,947)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,781 miles
    Test number
    356368662030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,834 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,834 miles
    Test number
    587958061085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split at end

  17. Fail116,829 miles (+11,756)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,829 miles
    Test number
    768796561072
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front inner c/v boot split
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split at end

  18. Pass105,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    524474570062
    • 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)

  19. Fail105,071 miles (+10,615)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    454014470032
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  20. Pass94,456 miles (+13,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    203006539103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,805 miles (+15,241)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    203392548468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,564 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    613581137111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,440 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    171182757058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,797 miles (+14,081)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    374255136329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,716 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,716 miles
    Test number
    831434355309
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass49,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,716 miles
    Test number
    902634655345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 TSY

Does Y29 TSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 TSY is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 TSY?
The MOT on Y29 TSY is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 TSY done?
Y29 TSY was recorded at 180,715 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,523 miles a year.
Has Y29 TSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 TSY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y29 TSY 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 Y29 TSY find?
Y29 TSY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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