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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y5 PODMOT history

Y5 POD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

Y5 POD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
205,895 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 POD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 POD was last recorded at 205,895 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 9,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,937 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,958 miles
Average per year
8,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,895 miles
  • 2024 – 195,937 miles
  • 2023 – 186,278 miles
  • 2022 – 176,178 miles
  • 2021 – 168,161 miles
  • 2020 – 158,785 miles
  • 2019 – 150,561 miles
  • 2018 – 141,114 miles
  • 2017 – 131,807 miles
  • 2016 – 121,287 miles
  • 2015 – 112,097 miles
  • 2014 – 102,258 miles
  • 2013 – 91,599 miles
  • 2012 – 81,626 miles
  • 2011 – 74,284 miles
  • 2010 – 65,587 miles
  • 2009 – 52,972 miles
  • 2008 – 49,121 miles
  • 2007 – 41,746 miles
  • 2006 – 35,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,895 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,895 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    205,895 miles
    Test number
    449000537431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,937 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    195,937 miles
    Test number
    621802161900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,278 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,278 miles
    Test number
    595867261432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass176,178 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,178 miles
    Test number
    996292664340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,177 miles (+8,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,177 miles
    Test number
    642337212705
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass168,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,161 miles
    Test number
    151475560376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From sleeve clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV Boot seeping grease
  7. Fail168,161 miles (+9,376)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,161 miles
    Test number
    258647079293
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From sleeve clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV Boot seeping grease
  8. Pass158,785 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,785 miles
    Test number
    339850905248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,561 miles (+9,447)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,561 miles
    Test number
    190209902679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,114 miles (+9,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,114 miles
    Test number
    273105686378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass131,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    280436175448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,807 miles (+10,520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    762308423795
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass121,287 miles (+9,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,287 miles
    Test number
    922983386831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass112,097 miles (+9,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    495718635103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass102,258 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,258 miles
    Test number
    295913554151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,599 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    939224453140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,626 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    266283362482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,284 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,284 miles
    Test number
    205593251444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,587 miles (+12,615)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    520707440175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,972 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    981312859198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,121 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,121 miles
    Test number
    380544568188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,746 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,746 miles
    Test number
    820626667113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,797 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,797 miles
    Test number
    272297066436
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread at 2mm
  24. Pass35,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,797 miles
    Test number
    671177066155
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread at 2mm

Questions about Y5 POD

Does Y5 POD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 POD is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 POD?
The MOT on Y5 POD is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 POD done?
Y5 POD was recorded at 205,895 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,722 miles a year.
Has Y5 POD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 POD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 POD 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 POD find?
Y5 POD passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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