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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

Y4 EPWMOT history

Y4 EPW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 140,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

Y4 EPW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,782 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 EPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 EPW was last recorded at 140,782 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 7,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,355 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,427 miles
Average per year
6,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,782 miles
  • 2024 – 133,355 miles
  • 2023 – 126,778 miles
  • 2022 – 123,790 miles
  • 2021 – 118,549 miles
  • 2020 – 116,532 miles
  • 2019 – 114,532 miles
  • 2018 – 107,655 miles
  • 2017 – 103,079 miles
  • 2016 – 99,681 miles
  • 2015 – 95,162 miles
  • 2014 – 89,905 miles
  • 2013 – 82,496 miles
  • 2012 – 76,517 miles
  • 2011 – 73,161 miles
  • 2010 – 69,116 miles
  • 2009 – 51,162 miles
  • 2008 – 37,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    315575649382
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,782 miles (+7,427)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    735728962621
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,355 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,355 miles
    Test number
    661152149243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,778 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,778 miles
    Test number
    384808559572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    289742211620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail123,790 miles (+5,241)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    260686680046
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass118,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    664771362738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail118,549 miles (+2,017)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,549 miles
    Test number
    757239716089
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass116,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    497305353739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,532 miles (+2,000)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,532 miles
    Test number
    848385641199
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass114,532 miles (+6,877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,532 miles
    Test number
    649284774773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,655 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    519867000824
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  13. Fail107,655 miles (+4,576)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,655 miles
    Test number
    782043311274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  14. Pass103,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    755418612452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,079 miles (+3,398)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    503143090409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,681 miles (+4,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,681 miles
    Test number
    740745840766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass95,162 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    428664737704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,905 miles (+7,409)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,905 miles
    Test number
    515748194110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass82,496 miles (+5,979)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,496 miles
    Test number
    566479693106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass76,517 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,517 miles
    Test number
    697692602247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail76,517 miles (+3,356)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,517 miles
    Test number
    827442402221
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass73,161 miles (+4,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    988333501282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,116 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    513994800247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,114 miles (+1,750)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    712413000286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  25. Pass67,364 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,364 miles
    Test number
    514684150172
    • 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)

  26. Fail67,363 miles (+16,201)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    872043350123
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  27. Pass51,162 miles (+65)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    651170469153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail51,097 miles (+13,903)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    102106559137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass37,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    762021278119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 EPW

Does Y4 EPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 EPW is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 EPW?
The MOT on Y4 EPW is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 EPW done?
Y4 EPW was recorded at 140,782 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 6,066 miles a year.
Has Y4 EPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 EPW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y4 EPW 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 EPW find?
Y4 EPW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.

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