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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y36 OEFMOT history

Y36 OEF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y36 OEF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,620 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 OEF
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 OEF was last recorded at 107,620 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,233 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,387 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,620 miles
  • 2025 – 106,233 miles
  • 2024 – 104,387 miles
  • 2023 – 102,956 miles
  • 2022 – 100,952 miles
  • 2021 – 97,703 miles
  • 2020 – 94,421 miles
  • 2019 – 90,860 miles
  • 2018 – 87,654 miles
  • 2017 – 82,932 miles
  • 2016 – 78,804 miles
  • 2015 – 74,823 miles
  • 2014 – 70,413 miles
  • 2013 – 64,902 miles
  • 2012 – 61,246 miles
  • 2010 – 53,256 miles
  • 2009 – 46,231 miles
  • 2008 – 39,924 miles
  • 2007 – 34,983 miles
  • 2006 – 27,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,620 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes . (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion .

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear b/pipes greased/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,620 miles (+1,387)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,620 miles
    Test number
    966838633600
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion .

  2. Pass106,233 miles (+1,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,233 miles
    Test number
    498854540119
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion .

  3. Pass104,387 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,387 miles
    Test number
    558230347270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear b/pipes greased/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail104,383 miles (+1,427)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    779135548740
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear b/pipes greased/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass102,956 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,956 miles
    Test number
    554998810377
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  6. Pass100,952 miles (+3,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    902953545581
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  7. Pass97,703 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    218906967022
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail97,694 miles (+3,273)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,694 miles
    Test number
    281536903520
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    915614256685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper wing
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose under car

  10. Fail94,421 miles (+3,561)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    528268812062
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper wing
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose under car

  11. Pass90,860 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,860 miles
    Test number
    524969165423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail90,859 miles (+3,205)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    226289038554
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass87,654 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,654 miles
    Test number
    568360650292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,932 miles (+4,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    782961902750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,804 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,804 miles
    Test number
    928092095086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    296342065047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,823 miles (+4,410)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    146931765453
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    225152554058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,413 miles (+5,511)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    368792754087
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,902 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    889222433030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,246 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    397841652090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear heat shield lose

  22. Fail61,246 miles (+7,990)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    107768242065
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear heat shield lose

  23. Pass53,256 miles (+7,025)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,256 miles
    Test number
    692171460019
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass46,231 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    541172769059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,924 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    901574168052
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass34,983 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,983 miles
    Test number
    350537667062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,976 miles
    Test number
    651452666025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y36 OEF

Does Y36 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 OEF is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y36 OEF?
The MOT on Y36 OEF is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 OEF done?
Y36 OEF was recorded at 107,620 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has Y36 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 OEF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y36 OEF 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 Y36 OEF find?
Y36 OEF passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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