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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y609 BLBMOT history

Y609 BLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

Y609 BLB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
195,250 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 BLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y609 BLB was last recorded at 195,250 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,249 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,250 miles
  • 2024 – 189,336 miles
  • 2023 – 181,347 miles
  • 2022 – 170,294 miles
  • 2021 – 158,964 miles
  • 2020 – 146,038 miles
  • 2019 – 132,556 miles
  • 2018 – 120,772 miles
  • 2017 – 108,192 miles
  • 2016 – 97,052 miles
  • 2015 – 90,801 miles
  • 2012 – 90,231 miles
  • 2010 – 74,883 miles
  • 2009 – 66,369 miles
  • 2008 – 61,782 miles
  • 2007 – 47,578 miles
  • 2006 – 41,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,250 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,250 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    195,250 miles
    Test number
    209651925999
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail195,249 miles (+5,913)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,249 miles
    Test number
    421573749532
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  3. Pass189,336 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,336 miles
    Test number
    196876346213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,331 miles (+7,984)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,331 miles
    Test number
    398611971894
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,347 miles
    Test number
    830421881432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail181,347 miles (+11,053)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,347 miles
    Test number
    974023842917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass170,294 miles (+11,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,294 miles
    Test number
    557001025100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,964 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    820631488804
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,964 miles (+12,926)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,964 miles
    Test number
    972291962791
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,038 miles (+87)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,038 miles
    Test number
    679446509776
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail145,951 miles (+13,395)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,951 miles
    Test number
    398768568996
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,556 miles (+11,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,556 miles
    Test number
    376207166693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass120,772 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,772 miles
    Test number
    219218095706
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

  14. Fail120,771 miles (+12,579)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,771 miles
    Test number
    349785934097
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake has a slight bind

  15. Pass108,192 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    484229499906
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust brackets broken

  16. Fail108,173 miles (+11,121)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    712579725443
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear debonded (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear debonded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust brackets broken
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  17. Pass97,052 miles (+6,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,052 miles
    Test number
    515219235946
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass90,801 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,801 miles
    Test number
    494738609932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,231 miles (+15,348)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,231 miles
    Test number
    685499932054
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEml light is on

  20. Fail74,883 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    284707440257
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass74,883 miles (+8,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    350347340465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass66,369 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    942282679290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,253 miles (+4,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    690482369289
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass61,782 miles (+14,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    372089968459
    • NoteBoth rear tyres pressures very low.

  25. Pass47,578 miles (+6,545)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    832694347165
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCut in nesarside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder tray damaged

  26. Pass41,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    224065946477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,033 miles6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    553813646131
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front splash guards insicure
    • NoteOffside inner c.v boot leaking grease

Questions about Y609 BLB

Does Y609 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y609 BLB is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y609 BLB?
The MOT on Y609 BLB is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y609 BLB done?
Y609 BLB was recorded at 195,250 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 7,764 miles a year.
Has Y609 BLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 BLB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y609 BLB 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 Y609 BLB find?
Y609 BLB passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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