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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y3 BYRMOT history

Y3 BYR is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y3 BYR red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,193 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BYR was last recorded at 127,193 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,290 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
8,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,193 miles
  • 2024 – 123,290 miles
  • 2023 – 118,254 miles
  • 2022 – 113,653 miles
  • 2021 – 103,218 miles
  • 2020 – 94,462 miles
  • 2019 – 85,344 miles
  • 2018 – 72,562 miles
  • 2017 – 72,282 miles
  • 2016 – 58,766 miles
  • 2015 – 45,110 miles
  • 2014 – 34,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,193 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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,193 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,193 miles
    Test number
    872476832490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,290 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,290 miles
    Test number
    663684123223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,254 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    278000829613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,653 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    850237618422
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail113,631 miles (+4,827)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,631 miles
    Test number
    804056570441
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass108,804 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    665003925352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass103,218 miles (+8,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,218 miles
    Test number
    294541035043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStaining around the fuel tank no leak was detected
  8. Pass94,462 miles (+9,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    492546222420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,344 miles (+12,782)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    431836186644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,562 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,562 miles
    Test number
    880498161281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,282 miles (+13,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    832144845832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass58,766 miles (+13,656)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    240170890289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,110 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    354581641562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,579 miles
    Test number
    806940414358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BYR

Does Y3 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BYR is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BYR?
The MOT on Y3 BYR is valid until 27 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 BYR done?
Y3 BYR was recorded at 127,193 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,394 miles a year.
Has Y3 BYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BYR has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 BYR 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 BYR find?
Y3 BYR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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