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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,984 cc

Y33 BRXMOT history

Y33 BRX is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y33 BRX white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,864 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 BRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 BRX was last recorded at 118,864 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,862 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,864 miles
  • 2025 – 110,535 miles
  • 2024 – 99,306 miles
  • 2023 – 87,977 miles
  • 2022 – 86,571 miles
  • 2020 – 85,832 miles
  • 2019 – 76,459 miles
  • 2018 – 64,585 miles
  • 2017 – 53,335 miles
  • 2016 – 36,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,864 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Front oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,864 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,864 miles
    Test number
    746089329026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,862 miles (+8,327)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,862 miles
    Test number
    357050851127
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass110,535 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,535 miles
    Test number
    933582256843
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail110,531 miles (+64)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,531 miles
    Test number
    532532811352
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail110,467 miles (+11,161)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    820007392414
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass99,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,306 miles
    Test number
    153051752962
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail99,301 miles (+11,324)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,301 miles
    Test number
    716882168230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,977 miles (+1,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,977 miles
    Test number
    848727686790
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Pass86,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    818519562841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,571 miles (+739)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,571 miles
    Test number
    495086016537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. Pass85,832 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    265495335844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,459 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    598555730159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,585 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    258147944776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,565 miles (+11,230)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    934931318607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass53,335 miles (+16,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,335 miles
    Test number
    107237103914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,813 miles
    Test number
    784424987621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y33 BRX

Does Y33 BRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 BRX is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 BRX?
The MOT on Y33 BRX is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 BRX done?
Y33 BRX was recorded at 118,864 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,013 miles a year.
Has Y33 BRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 BRX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y33 BRX 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 Y33 BRX find?
Y33 BRX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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