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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y40 COPMOT history

Y40 COP is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

Y40 COP white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,931 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 COP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 COP was last recorded at 80,931 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,579 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,352 miles
Average per year
4,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,931 miles
  • 2025 – 76,579 miles
  • 2024 – 73,788 miles
  • 2023 – 70,926 miles
  • 2022 – 67,959 miles
  • 2021 – 65,636 miles
  • 2019 – 64,230 miles
  • 2018 – 57,612 miles
  • 2017 – 47,391 miles
  • 2016 – 37,637 miles
  • 2015 – 28,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,931 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,931 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    807426486775
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail80,931 miles (+4,352)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    591721911877
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass76,579 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,579 miles
    Test number
    725035868550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,788 miles (+2,862)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,788 miles
    Test number
    448747138716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    827770873294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,925 miles (+2,966)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,925 miles
    Test number
    732938456265
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,959 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    999321889974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,636 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    437358827328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,230 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    705784373123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail64,193 miles (+6,581)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,193 miles
    Test number
    243940239877
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on front pads wear

  11. Pass57,612 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,612 miles
    Test number
    146074200419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    600898265321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,391 miles (+16)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    783256250774
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

  14. Fail47,375 miles (+9,738)1 dangerous5 failures3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    684042281748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass37,637 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,637 miles
    Test number
    912064545161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,586 miles (+9,351)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    829340500443
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass28,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    625784985138
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about Y40 COP

Does Y40 COP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 COP is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 COP?
The MOT on Y40 COP is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 COP done?
Y40 COP was recorded at 80,931 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,994 miles a year.
Has Y40 COP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 COP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 COP 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 Y40 COP find?
Y40 COP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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