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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,200 cc

Y3 BWSMOT history

Y3 BWS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

Y3 BWS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,075 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BWS was last recorded at 141,075 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,075 miles · 29 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,075 miles
  • 2025 – 133,151 miles
  • 2024 – 122,993 miles
  • 2023 – 115,341 miles
  • 2022 – 105,237 miles
  • 2021 – 96,190 miles
  • 2020 – 88,142 miles
  • 2019 – 80,015 miles
  • 2018 – 71,923 miles
  • 2017 – 67,200 miles
  • 2016 – 59,931 miles
  • 2015 – 53,232 miles
  • 2014 – 47,342 miles
  • 2013 – 39,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,075 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,075 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,075 miles
    Test number
    459853094522
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail141,075 miles (+7,924)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,075 miles
    Test number
    733634553100
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass133,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    258726119519
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail133,151 miles (+10,158)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,151 miles
    Test number
    717718956528
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass122,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    466791452273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail122,993 miles (+7,652)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    185860914541
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass115,341 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    633660131869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,237 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,237 miles
    Test number
    964887458052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,190 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,190 miles
    Test number
    470443942634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    294436233231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,142 miles (+8,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    686394450263
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front sub frame / suspension arm mount bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass80,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,015 miles
    Test number
    558294008241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,015 miles (+8,092)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,015 miles
    Test number
    461656728942
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  14. Pass71,923 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    166902456135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,200 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    149136522502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,490 miles (+5,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    965576260059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear behinder n s r clapper wet with oil
  17. Pass59,931 miles (+6,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    528789450778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass53,232 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    796760185076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,342 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    309141704142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,660 miles
    Test number
    177558103100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BWS

Does Y3 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BWS is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BWS?
The MOT on Y3 BWS is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 BWS done?
Y3 BWS was recorded at 141,075 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 7,494 miles a year.
Has Y3 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BWS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 BWS 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 BWS find?
Y3 BWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edges both sides; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear, and 1 more.

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