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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y2 GTWMOT history

Y2 GTW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 160,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

Y2 GTW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,341 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 GTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 GTW was last recorded at 160,341 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,840 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,501 miles
Average per year
12,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,341 miles
  • 2024 – 152,840 miles
  • 2023 – 130,665 miles
  • 2022 – 112,718 miles
  • 2021 – 95,571 miles
  • 2020 – 83,639 miles
  • 2019 – 69,591 miles
  • 2018 – 52,363 miles
  • 2017 – 33,305 miles
  • 2016 – 30,336 miles
  • 2015 – 27,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,341 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside at rear
  • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,341 miles (+7,501)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,341 miles
    Test number
    831958085173
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside at rear
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

  2. Pass152,840 miles (+22,175)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,840 miles
    Test number
    604222916305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,665 miles (+17,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,665 miles
    Test number
    771224520314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass112,718 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    174985987109
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,718 miles (+17,147)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    605226770146
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,571 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    843700741242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is devoid of tread on the inner shoulder ie BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail95,571 miles (+11,932)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    676521091595
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is devoid of tread on the inner shoulder ie BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,639 miles (+14,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    168816820651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass69,591 miles (+17,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    498612196017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass52,363 miles (+19,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,363 miles
    Test number
    232645399733
    • AdvisoryEngine and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass33,305 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    240492100428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,336 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    982058172336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,734 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,734 miles
    Test number
    708856175162
    • NoteDpf fitted no emissions

Questions about Y2 GTW

Does Y2 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 GTW is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y2 GTW?
The MOT on Y2 GTW is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 GTW done?
Y2 GTW was recorded at 160,341 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 12,793 miles a year.
Has Y2 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 GTW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y2 GTW 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 Y2 GTW find?
Y2 GTW passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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