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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

Y3 ABYMOT history

Y3 ABY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

Y3 ABY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,997 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 ABY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 ABY was last recorded at 108,997 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,594 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,403 miles
Average per year
6,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,997 miles
  • 2024 – 103,594 miles
  • 2023 – 98,697 miles
  • 2022 – 94,448 miles
  • 2021 – 90,217 miles
  • 2020 – 85,944 miles
  • 2019 – 81,432 miles
  • 2018 – 76,847 miles
  • 2017 – 66,958 miles
  • 2016 – 53,128 miles
  • 2015 – 39,032 miles
  • 2014 – 28,560 miles
  • 2013 – 24,441 miles
  • 2012 – 18,745 miles
  • 2011 – 14,553 miles
  • 2010 – 12,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,997 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,997 miles (+5,403)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,997 miles
    Test number
    386925731176
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass103,594 miles (+4,897)6 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,594 miles
    Test number
    485987815740
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Stabilizing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted
  3. Pass98,697 miles (+4,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    713041891611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner + Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner + Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass94,448 miles (+4,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    813250838066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass90,217 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,217 miles
    Test number
    434944172567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,944 miles (+4,512)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,944 miles
    Test number
    693719293205
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass81,432 miles (+4,585)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,432 miles
    Test number
    513726675033
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass76,847 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,847 miles
    Test number
    141056401295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    217227763937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,958 miles (+13,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    332039291187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  11. Pass53,128 miles (+14,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    912486079725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,032 miles (+10,472)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,032 miles
    Test number
    555036897486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,560 miles (+4,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,560 miles
    Test number
    115266074228
    • 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)
  14. Pass24,441 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,441 miles
    Test number
    929256673258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,745 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    325516162236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,553 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,553 miles
    Test number
    267452251224
    • 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)
  17. Pass12,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,605 miles
    Test number
    831235140252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 ABY

Does Y3 ABY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 ABY is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 ABY?
The MOT on Y3 ABY is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 ABY done?
Y3 ABY was recorded at 108,997 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,349 miles a year.
Has Y3 ABY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 ABY has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on Y3 ABY 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 Y3 ABY find?
Y3 ABY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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