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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y317 LRCMOT history

Y317 LRC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

Y317 LRC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,552 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 LRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y317 LRC was last recorded at 140,552 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2009: 60,317 miles, lower than 608,285 miles on 2 Jun 2009.

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
139,059 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,552 miles
  • 2025 – 139,059 miles
  • 2024 – 139,056 miles
  • 2023 – 137,110 miles
  • 2022 – 135,119 miles
  • 2021 – 132,182 miles
  • 2020 – 127,620 miles
  • 2019 – 123,572 miles
  • 2018 – 118,212 miles
  • 2017 – 111,401 miles
  • 2016 – 106,322 miles
  • 2015 – 99,007 miles
  • 2014 – 92,484 miles
  • 2013 – 82,403 miles
  • 2012 – 77,894 miles
  • 2011 – 71,979 miles
  • 2010 – 65,920 miles
  • 2009 – 60,317 miles
  • 2008 – 52,644 miles
  • 2007 – 45,864 miles
  • 2006 – 39,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front head lamp washers not working but leaking washer fluid continually from near side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,552 miles
    Test number
    274300447195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail140,551 miles (+1,492)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,551 miles
    Test number
    157301226085
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass139,059 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,059 miles
    Test number
    253546328787
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail139,056 miles (+1,946)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    208624986522
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass137,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,110 miles
    Test number
    590992480149
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail137,110 miles (+1,991)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,110 miles
    Test number
    906078789240
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,119 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    420497745019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,182 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,182 miles
    Test number
    313148086147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,620 miles (+4,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,620 miles
    Test number
    767225523065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass123,572 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,572 miles
    Test number
    205077534517
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp washers not working but leaking washer fluid continually from near side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail123,562 miles (+5,350)4 major3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,562 miles
    Test number
    207592711730
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust correctly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens damaged white light to rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp washers not working but leaking washer fluid continually from near side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass118,212 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,212 miles
    Test number
    291247947904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,401 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,401 miles
    Test number
    480188484179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,322 miles (+7,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    607769774511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass99,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    414779131500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,000 miles (+6,516)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    242759323173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass92,484 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    766804494206
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail92,478 miles (+10,075)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    385213494423
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass82,403 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    977275363155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,894 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    585618232196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,979 miles (+6,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    899648531180
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged
  22. Pass65,920 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    883674940128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass60,317 miles (-547,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    483507269105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail608,285 miles (+555,641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    608,285 miles
    Test number
    381813959160
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass52,644 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    553075538182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,864 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    631715137138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    210793956149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,070 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    900503956157
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Questions about Y317 LRC

Does Y317 LRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y317 LRC is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y317 LRC?
The MOT on Y317 LRC is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y317 LRC done?
Y317 LRC was recorded at 140,552 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has Y317 LRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 LRC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y317 LRC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y317 LRC find?
Y317 LRC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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