Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y4 ALKMOT history
Y4 ALK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2026
- Mileage
- 149,064 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 ALK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 ALK was last recorded at 149,064 miles on 7 May 2025, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,776 miles · 9 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,288 miles
- Average per year
- 4,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,064 miles
- 2024 – 147,776 miles
- 2022 – 146,128 miles
- 2021 – 143,594 miles
- 2020 – 142,254 miles
- 2019 – 138,533 miles
- 2018 – 134,845 miles
- 2017 – 131,685 miles
- 2016 – 129,256 miles
- 2015 – 126,964 miles
- 2014 – 125,197 miles
- 2013 – 123,367 miles
- 2012 – 121,031 miles
- 2011 – 114,050 miles
- 2010 – 105,680 miles
- 2009 – 93,705 miles
- 2008 – 81,254 miles
- 2007 – 68,605 miles
- 2006 – 57,247 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,064 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border-line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,064 miles (+1,288)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 149,064 miles
- Test number
- 752530790806
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border-line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded
Pass147,776 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 147,776 miles
- Test number
- 665612048242
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,768 miles (+1,640)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,768 miles
- Test number
- 242581922883
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit too high (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe part of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,128 miles (+2,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 146,128 miles
- Test number
- 110543324461
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion
Pass143,594 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 143,594 miles
- Test number
- 348508603922
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail143,593 miles (+1,339)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,593 miles
- Test number
- 551903561966
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass142,254 miles (+3,721)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 142,254 miles
- Test number
- 291425994876
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,533 miles (+3,688)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,533 miles
- Test number
- 911883339511
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,845 miles (+3,160)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,845 miles
- Test number
- 191252257255
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak slight
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
Pass131,685 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 131,685 miles
- Test number
- 310142617360
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail131,685 miles (+2,429)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,685 miles
- Test number
- 347191221453
- Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Repaired at testPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass129,256 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 129,256 miles
- Test number
- 926500075770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,964 miles (+1,767)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,964 miles
- Test number
- 587856225150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,197 miles (+1,830)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,197 miles
- Test number
- 257162034459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,367 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 123,367 miles
- Test number
- 275179513448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,031 miles (+6,981)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 121,031 miles
- Test number
- 156625832176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,050 miles (+8,370)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 114,050 miles
- Test number
- 927356551054
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass105,680 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 105,680 miles
- Test number
- 802995570070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,658 miles (+11,953)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,658 miles
- Test number
- 852004370054
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass93,705 miles (+12,451)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 93,705 miles
- Test number
- 280756969053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,254 miles (+12,649)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 81,254 miles
- Test number
- 112618668427
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s wiper blade split on end
Pass68,605 miles (+11,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 68,605 miles
- Test number
- 852419367067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass57,247 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 57,247 miles
- Test number
- 552709476076
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about Y4 ALK
- Does Y4 ALK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y4 ALK expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 ALK?
- The MOT on Y4 ALK expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y4 ALK done?
- Y4 ALK was recorded at 149,064 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
- Has Y4 ALK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 ALK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y4 ALK 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 Y4 ALK find?
- Y4 ALK passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s, and 2 more.
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