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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc

Y44 MLEMOT history

Y44 MLE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

Y44 MLE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,801 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y44 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y44 MLE was last recorded at 137,801 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 7,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,538 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,263 miles
Average per year
8,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,801 miles
  • 2025 – 130,538 miles
  • 2024 – 123,315 miles
  • 2023 – 121,886 miles
  • 2022 – 110,490 miles
  • 2021 – 99,550 miles
  • 2020 – 89,272 miles
  • 2019 – 81,317 miles
  • 2018 – 72,748 miles
  • 2017 – 66,218 miles
  • 2016 – 59,274 miles
  • 2015 – 53,347 miles
  • 2014 – 39,856 miles
  • 2013 – 30,465 miles
  • 2012 – 21,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,801 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on the inner edge. Tyre is on the limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,801 miles (+7,263)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,801 miles
    Test number
    886903897307
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs
  2. Pass130,538 miles (+7,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,538 miles
    Test number
    913861787956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass123,315 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    321945167567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,886 miles (+11,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,886 miles
    Test number
    861683883823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass110,490 miles (+171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    423497345360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on the inner edge. Tyre is on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail110,319 miles (+10,769)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,319 miles
    Test number
    106144223618
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on the inner edge. Tyre is on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass99,550 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    918796687650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,772 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    364829807658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,272 miles
    Test number
    365287000498
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  10. Fail89,268 miles (+7,951)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    783434725975
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  11. Pass81,317 miles (+8,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,317 miles
    Test number
    993950058338
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass72,748 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    231148321061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak back of engine
  13. Pass66,218 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    586326481542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,274 miles (+5,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,274 miles
    Test number
    140402991512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass53,347 miles (+13,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    745827243008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,856 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,856 miles
    Test number
    916316424204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,465 miles (+9,376)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,465 miles
    Test number
    237668313267
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread aera splitting
  18. Pass21,089 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,089 miles
    Test number
    468204432205
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and lipped on inner side

Questions about Y44 MLE

Does Y44 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y44 MLE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y44 MLE?
The MOT on Y44 MLE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y44 MLE done?
Y44 MLE was recorded at 137,801 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 8,595 miles a year.
Has Y44 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y44 MLE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y44 MLE 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 Y44 MLE find?
Y44 MLE passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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