Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc
Y4 MKVMOT history
Y4 MKV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,229 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 198,229 km
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,088 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 MKV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 MKV was last recorded at 198,229 km on 28 Sept 2026, 8,839 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,390 km · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,839 km
- Average per year
- 5,088 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,229 km
- 2025 – 189,390 km
- 2024 – 186,388 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,229 km
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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.
Both front rear bushes are slightly perished.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,229 km (+8,839)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 198,229 km
- Test number
- 585441779901
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass189,390 km (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 189,390 km
- Test number
- 318304139747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,388 km
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 186,388 km
- Test number
- 948375226288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,946 miles (+7,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 112,946 miles
- Test number
- 646092831148
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,800 miles (+4,451)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 105,800 miles
- Test number
- 849676686031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,349 miles (+4,852)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 101,349 miles
- Test number
- 692629587532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,497 miles (+6,822)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 96,497 miles
- Test number
- 890556763155
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,675 miles (+4,284)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 89,675 miles
- Test number
- 487170398201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,391 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 85,391 miles
- Test number
- 275351770991
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail85,391 miles (+7,331)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,391 miles
- Test number
- 446718472991
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,060 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 78,060 miles
- Test number
- 557615745560
- AdvisoryBoth front rear bushes are slightly perished.
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished.
Fail78,059 miles (+8,202)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,059 miles
- Test number
- 247963426616
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly perished.
- AdvisoryBoth front rear bushes are slightly perished.
Pass69,857 miles (+6,761)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 69,857 miles
- Test number
- 768235205109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre perished and starting to wear.
Pass63,096 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,096 miles
- Test number
- 487399164005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail63,096 miles (+4,106)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,096 miles
- Test number
- 525949964063
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,990 miles (+4,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,990 miles
- Test number
- 339663463056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,947 miles (+3,761)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,947 miles
- Test number
- 548556182062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,186 miles (+17,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 51,186 miles
- Test number
- 846508711152
- NoteSlight wear on front and rear brake discs
Pass34,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 34,110 miles
- Test number
- 530669130119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,110 miles (+13,306)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,110 miles
- Test number
- 230888930126
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,804 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 20,804 miles
- Test number
- 544016519191
- 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)
Questions about Y4 MKV
- Does Y4 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 MKV is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 MKV?
- The MOT on Y4 MKV is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 MKV done?
- Y4 MKV was recorded at 198,229 km at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,088 km a year.
- Has Y4 MKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 MKV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on Y4 MKV 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 MKV find?
- Y4 MKV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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