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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y2 XAKMOT history

Y2 XAK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 161,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y2 XAK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,313 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 XAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 XAK was last recorded at 161,313 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 14,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,643 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,670 miles
Average per year
13,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,313 miles
  • 2024 – 146,643 miles
  • 2023 – 139,642 miles
  • 2022 – 124,139 miles
  • 2021 – 111,772 miles
  • 2020 – 98,469 miles
  • 2019 – 87,764 miles
  • 2018 – 71,677 miles
  • 2017 – 53,248 miles
  • 2016 – 40,711 miles
  • 2015 – 30,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,313 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lamp has water in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Stone chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,313 miles (+14,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,313 miles
    Test number
    855056334623
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass146,643 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,643 miles
    Test number
    224666345536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass139,642 miles (+15,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    771478816269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,139 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    788709536265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp has water in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail124,128 miles (+12,356)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,128 miles
    Test number
    735103340631
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp has water in it
    • AdvisoryNearside Stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass111,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    465663467920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  7. Fail111,772 miles (+13,303)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    664494649204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  8. Pass98,469 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    659601325319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,764 miles (+16,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,764 miles
    Test number
    174501310268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,677 miles (+18,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    679523425038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,248 miles (+12,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    170689697058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,711 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,711 miles
    Test number
    739835789249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,338 miles
    Test number
    191037842636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 XAK

Does Y2 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 XAK is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y2 XAK?
The MOT on Y2 XAK is valid until 11 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 XAK done?
Y2 XAK was recorded at 161,313 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 13,021 miles a year.
Has Y2 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 XAK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y2 XAK 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 XAK find?
Y2 XAK passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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