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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y3 DPNMOT history

Y3 DPN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 121,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y3 DPN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,697 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DPN was last recorded at 121,697 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 10,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,714 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,983 miles
Average per year
9,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,697 miles
  • 2024 – 110,714 miles
  • 2023 – 100,562 miles
  • 2022 – 87,475 miles
  • 2021 – 74,486 miles
  • 2020 – 61,903 miles
  • 2019 – 55,917 miles
  • 2018 – 47,703 miles
  • 2017 – 40,219 miles
  • 2016 – 31,187 miles
  • 2015 – 25,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,697 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    783187599957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,697 miles (+10,983)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,697 miles
    Test number
    737889090584
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,714 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    877258826760
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint clamp is corroded and weakened
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on inner edge

  4. Fail110,714 miles (+10,152)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    455241644764
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint clamp is corroded and weakened
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on inner edge

  5. Pass100,562 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    345155783526
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges

  6. Fail100,562 miles (+13,087)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    437783926520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several small cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges

  7. Pass87,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    394583345462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,475 miles (+12,989)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,475 miles
    Test number
    605262121559
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,486 miles (+12,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,486 miles
    Test number
    286023127803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,903 miles (+5,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    893689690729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass55,917 miles (+8,214)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    576753210987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,703 miles (+7,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,703 miles
    Test number
    231607881600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass40,219 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    460724662551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,192 miles (+9,005)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    956361419930
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has small cuts in it

  15. Pass31,187 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,187 miles
    Test number
    197304277882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    751937310989
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & engine bay covers fitted

Questions about Y3 DPN

Does Y3 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DPN is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DPN?
The MOT on Y3 DPN is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 DPN done?
Y3 DPN was recorded at 121,697 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,427 miles a year.
Has Y3 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DPN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 DPN 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 DPN find?
Y3 DPN passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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