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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,900 cc

Y3 GOLMOT history

Y3 GOL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y3 GOL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,636 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 GOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 GOL was last recorded at 158,636 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 5,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,127 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,509 miles
Average per year
7,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,636 miles
  • 2024 – 153,127 miles
  • 2023 – 146,324 miles
  • 2022 – 140,468 miles
  • 2021 – 134,754 miles
  • 2020 – 129,932 miles
  • 2019 – 125,069 miles
  • 2018 – 119,813 miles
  • 2017 – 113,634 miles
  • 2016 – 106,621 miles
  • 2015 – 97,486 miles
  • 2014 – 86,747 miles
  • 2013 – 75,633 miles
  • 2012 – 65,862 miles
  • 2011 – 54,581 miles
  • 2010 – 43,626 miles
  • 2009 – 33,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    508686885305
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,636 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,636 miles
    Test number
    943236530843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  3. Fail158,636 miles (+5,509)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,636 miles
    Test number
    348825776749
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  4. Pass153,127 miles (+6,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,127 miles
    Test number
    105196271196
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspention components rusty

  5. Pass146,324 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,324 miles
    Test number
    320831752524
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,309 miles (+5,841)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,309 miles
    Test number
    320887345624
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,468 miles (+5,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,468 miles
    Test number
    961876713402
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all x 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded & sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body

  8. Pass134,754 miles (+4,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,754 miles
    Test number
    234371844763
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under body

  9. Pass129,932 miles (+4,863)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,932 miles
    Test number
    752475219660
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass125,069 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    777509673234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    226376689278
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail119,813 miles (+6,179)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    793242623633
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass113,634 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,634 miles
    Test number
    693669135831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,621 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    790634844544
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryProtective undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail106,621 miles (+9,135)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    109304456606
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryProtective undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass97,486 miles (+10,739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,486 miles
    Test number
    689232005283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    296213594171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,747 miles (+11,114)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    815763394132
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass75,633 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    598963203292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,862 miles (+11,281)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    619135702226
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads slightly worn

  21. Pass54,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,581 miles
    Test number
    207330591402
    • NoteRear brake pads very low.

  22. Fail54,581 miles (+10,955)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,581 miles
    Test number
    298550891100
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteRear brake pads very low.

  23. Pass43,626 miles (+10,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,626 miles
    Test number
    290603880488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,037 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,037 miles
    Test number
    972087399101
    • NoteUneven wear on n/s/r tyre keep under observation

  25. Fail33,037 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,037 miles
    Test number
    833777499151
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUneven wear on n/s/r tyre keep under observation

Questions about Y3 GOL

Does Y3 GOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 GOL is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 GOL?
The MOT on Y3 GOL is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 GOL done?
Y3 GOL was recorded at 158,636 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 7,842 miles a year.
Has Y3 GOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 GOL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 GOL 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 GOL find?
Y3 GOL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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