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Volkswagen Golf

Black and White · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

Y4 TLPMOT history

Y4 TLP is a black and white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y4 TLP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,899 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 TLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 TLP was last recorded at 178,899 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,899 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,899 miles
  • 2025 – 165,920 miles
  • 2024 – 161,882 miles
  • 2023 – 157,365 miles
  • 2022 – 151,892 miles
  • 2021 – 143,051 miles
  • 2020 – 138,026 miles
  • 2019 – 127,221 miles
  • 2018 – 121,038 miles
  • 2017 – 114,363 miles
  • 2016 – 101,673 miles
  • 2015 – 94,098 miles
  • 2014 – 85,752 miles
  • 2013 – 76,320 miles
  • 2012 – 68,500 miles
  • 2011 – 58,500 miles
  • 2010 – 49,618 miles
  • 2009 – 38,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,899 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • All 4 tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,899 miles
    Test number
    469162949961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,899 miles (+12,979)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,899 miles
    Test number
    487855261387
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,920 miles (+4,038)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,920 miles
    Test number
    959985818437
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass161,882 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,882 miles
    Test number
    967449418084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,365 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,365 miles
    Test number
    322382968232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,892 miles (+8,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,892 miles
    Test number
    108388450432
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,051 miles (+5,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,051 miles
    Test number
    526001564546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass138,026 miles (+10,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    607430288103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    590407716025
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn

  10. Fail127,221 miles (+6,183)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    341721520050
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres worn

  11. Pass121,038 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    242532301974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,363 miles (+12,690)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    896556797248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,673 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    930040279002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    625181635111
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail94,098 miles (+8,346)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    758731035186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,752 miles (+9,432)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    715189424186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres outer edge cut

  17. Pass76,320 miles (+7,820)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,320 miles
    Test number
    297997123166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear inner surpenion bushes perished

  18. Pass68,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    466969632160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,500 miles (+10,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    175649032191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,500 miles (+8,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,500 miles
    Test number
    598416711194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,618 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,618 miles
    Test number
    550731210132
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail49,512 miles (+10,752)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,512 miles
    Test number
    733125300149
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass38,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    233790019415
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail38,760 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    320860219188
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y4 TLP

Does Y4 TLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 TLP is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 TLP?
The MOT on Y4 TLP is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 TLP done?
Y4 TLP was recorded at 178,899 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,364 miles a year.
Has Y4 TLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 TLP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 TLP 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 TLP find?
Y4 TLP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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