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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

Y4 ERWMOT history

Y4 ERW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

Y4 ERW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,622 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 ERW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 ERW was last recorded at 120,622 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,074 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,548 miles
Average per year
7,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,622 miles
  • 2025 – 115,074 miles
  • 2024 – 108,479 miles
  • 2022 – 99,072 miles
  • 2021 – 88,003 miles
  • 2019 – 63,954 miles
  • 2018 – 56,747 miles
  • 2017 – 48,144 miles
  • 2016 – 47,587 miles
  • 2015 – 40,314 miles
  • 2014 – 30,829 miles
  • 2013 – 26,275 miles
  • 2012 – 18,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil Sump poorly repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,622 miles (+5,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,622 miles
    Test number
    457312655895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
  2. Pass115,074 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,074 miles
    Test number
    234605007678
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail115,074 miles (+6,595)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,074 miles
    Test number
    202767176024
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass108,479 miles (+9,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    629764479123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass99,072 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,072 miles
    Test number
    909278334582
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Sump poorly repaired
  6. Fail99,058 miles (+11,055)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    555726939454
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper carrier mounting bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Sump poorly repaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,003 miles (+24,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,003 miles
    Test number
    674046786451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    458627921631
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  9. Fail63,954 miles (+7,207)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    753647930376
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  10. Pass56,747 miles (+8,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    912783937696
    • AdvisoryBonnet prop missing
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  11. Pass48,144 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    513795666947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass47,587 miles (+7,273)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,587 miles
    Test number
    794002964108
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on ineer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass40,314 miles (+9,485)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    286142445097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,829 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,829 miles
    Test number
    586353544034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,275 miles (+7,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,275 miles
    Test number
    209287853125
    • 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)
  16. Pass18,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    167343552110
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about Y4 ERW

Does Y4 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 ERW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 ERW?
The MOT on Y4 ERW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 ERW done?
Y4 ERW was recorded at 120,622 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
Has Y4 ERW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 ERW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 ERW 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 ERW find?
Y4 ERW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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