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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y2 BGWMOT history

Y2 BGW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

Y2 BGW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,650 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 BGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 BGW was last recorded at 95,650 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2023: 90,603 miles, lower than 98,013 miles on 16 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,364 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,286 miles
Average per year
2,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,650 miles
  • 2025 – 94,364 miles
  • 2024 – 91,733 miles
  • 2023 – 90,603 miles
  • 2022 – 98,013 miles
  • 2021 – 87,157 miles
  • 2020 – 86,155 miles
  • 2019 – 84,519 miles
  • 2018 – 82,301 miles
  • 2017 – 79,070 miles
  • 2016 – 76,142 miles
  • 2015 – 72,716 miles
  • 2014 – 68,742 miles
  • 2013 – 66,222 miles
  • 2012 – 64,132 miles
  • 2011 – 60,976 miles
  • 2010 – 57,093 miles
  • 2009 – 52,533 miles
  • 2008 – 47,061 miles
  • 2007 – 42,251 miles
  • 2006 – 37,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,650 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but solid

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear axle bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,650 miles (+1,286)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    857801777983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but solid

  2. Pass94,364 miles (+2,631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    756179393293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,733 miles (+1,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,733 miles
    Test number
    502707847086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,603 miles (-7,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,603 miles
    Test number
    100381288207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,013 miles (+10,856)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    817244721190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to axle
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  6. Pass87,157 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    516276637780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,155 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    609859845338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail86,155 miles (+1,636)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    313030041689
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass84,519 miles (+2,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,519 miles
    Test number
    609520284930
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass82,301 miles (+3,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    648363586317
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass79,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    966985363584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,070 miles (+2,928)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    882983530770
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass76,142 miles (+3,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,142 miles
    Test number
    914249936764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  14. Pass72,716 miles (+3,974)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    586428735110
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass68,742 miles (+2,520)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    286382534135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,222 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    258023933124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass64,132 miles (+3,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    859242932112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

  18. Pass60,976 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,976 miles
    Test number
    717296431198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,093 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,093 miles
    Test number
    231517930496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,533 miles (+5,472)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    804552949158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  21. Pass47,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    313882648137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,061 miles (+4,810)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,061 miles
    Test number
    603192348109
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front shock starting to weap

  23. Pass42,251 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,251 miles
    Test number
    812091347148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,561 miles
    Test number
    514633846152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y2 BGW

Does Y2 BGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 BGW is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 BGW?
The MOT on Y2 BGW is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 BGW done?
Y2 BGW was recorded at 95,650 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,859 miles a year.
Has Y2 BGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 BGW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y2 BGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y2 BGW find?
Y2 BGW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 15 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorber corroded; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 12 more.

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