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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y5 PDKMOT history

Y5 PDK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

Y5 PDK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
151,781 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 PDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 PDK was last recorded at 151,781 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 3,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,413 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,368 miles
Average per year
6,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,781 miles
  • 2023 – 148,413 miles
  • 2022 – 143,466 miles
  • 2021 – 140,125 miles
  • 2020 – 136,051 miles
  • 2019 – 131,043 miles
  • 2018 – 125,842 miles
  • 2017 – 120,999 miles
  • 2016 – 113,887 miles
  • 2015 – 105,292 miles
  • 2014 – 94,930 miles
  • 2013 – 85,282 miles
  • 2012 – 77,439 miles
  • 2011 – 70,526 miles
  • 2010 – 62,562 miles
  • 2009 – 55,631 miles
  • 2008 – 47,672 miles
  • 2007 – 40,650 miles
  • 2006 – 34,332 miles
  • 2005 – 26,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,781 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,781 miles
    Test number
    328649900377
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail151,781 miles (+3,368)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,781 miles
    Test number
    249422917639
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    241239068368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,413 miles (+4,947)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    718585914516
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,466 miles (+3,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,466 miles
    Test number
    424473552679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,125 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,125 miles
    Test number
    325894008373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,051 miles
    Test number
    871918433213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,051 miles (+5,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,051 miles
    Test number
    130036607897
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  9. Pass131,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    131,043 miles
    Test number
    841111279370
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail131,043 miles (+5,201)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,043 miles
    Test number
    885778112960
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass125,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,842 miles
    Test number
    194433016894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,842 miles (+4,843)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,842 miles
    Test number
    503000123671
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass120,999 miles (+7,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,999 miles
    Test number
    414881701686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass113,887 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,887 miles
    Test number
    812645816009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,292 miles
    Test number
    188578585191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,292 miles (+10,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,292 miles
    Test number
    205868685455
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,930 miles (+9,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,930 miles
    Test number
    226129584166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on edges

  18. Fail85,282 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    517302883195
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass85,282 miles (+7,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    985022283195
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail77,439 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    249566882462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass77,439 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    636156482135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,526 miles (+7,964)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    607123091113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,562 miles (+6,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    130727680143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,631 miles (+7,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    193768489168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,672 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    250540998198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,650 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    354940397107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,332 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,332 miles
    Test number
    231494586118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    26,353 miles
    Test number
    181767885182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 PDK

Does Y5 PDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 PDK expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 PDK?
The MOT on Y5 PDK expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 PDK done?
Y5 PDK was recorded at 151,781 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 6,599 miles a year.
Has Y5 PDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 PDK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 PDK 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 Y5 PDK find?
Y5 PDK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: central exhaust silencer slightly loose middle; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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