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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y612 LWLMOT history

Y612 LWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

Y612 LWL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,589 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y612 LWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y612 LWL was last recorded at 94,589 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 1,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,312 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,277 miles
Average per year
3,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,589 miles
  • 2024 – 93,312 miles
  • 2023 – 91,434 miles
  • 2022 – 90,053 miles
  • 2021 – 88,802 miles
  • 2020 – 87,785 miles
  • 2019 – 84,228 miles
  • 2018 – 80,729 miles
  • 2017 – 77,845 miles
  • 2016 – 75,340 miles
  • 2015 – 72,505 miles
  • 2014 – 69,909 miles
  • 2013 – 65,216 miles
  • 2012 – 61,426 miles
  • 2011 – 56,364 miles
  • 2010 – 51,492 miles
  • 2009 – 46,606 miles
  • 2008 – 42,097 miles
  • 2007 – 36,611 miles
  • 2006 – 30,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,589 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    480588607086
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive

  2. Pass93,312 miles (+1,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    429738919846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,434 miles (+1,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,434 miles
    Test number
    763954402145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass90,053 miles (+1,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    183528878497
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass88,802 miles (+1,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    739643631534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,785 miles (+3,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    196411822848
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,228 miles (+3,499)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    735702545178
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,729 miles (+2,884)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,729 miles
    Test number
    920049651549
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,845 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    358180828850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail77,841 miles (+2,501)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    322446718821
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass75,340 miles (+2,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    554303765570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind

  12. Pass72,505 miles (+97)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    768526875169
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NotePlay in n/s/f top mount

  13. Fail72,408 miles (+2,499)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    895263975112
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm of tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm of tread
    • NotePlay in n/s/f top mount

  14. Pass69,909 miles (+4,693)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    646958364164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

  15. Pass65,216 miles (+3,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    246699663430
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass61,426 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    777387372155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass56,364 miles (+4,872)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,364 miles
    Test number
    285848661408
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2-3mm of tread,o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust

  18. Pass51,492 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    843729860177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight blow from rear silencer

  19. Fail51,492 miles (+4,886)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,492 miles
    Test number
    833249860120
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight blow from rear silencer

  20. Pass46,606 miles (+4,509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    842550379179
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked. ( still readable )

  21. Pass42,097 miles (+5,486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    760057878156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged (still readable)

  22. Pass36,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    670760187150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,611 miles (+5,976)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    972098977138
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged (still readable)
    • NoteNear side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)
    • NotePower steering pipe from pump to steering rack weaping

  24. Pass30,635 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,635 miles
    Test number
    992120786169
    • NoteFront no plate is cracked but still can read it.
    • NoteRear exhaust box is showing signs of weakness but not blowing yet.

Questions about Y612 LWL

Does Y612 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y612 LWL expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y612 LWL?
The MOT on Y612 LWL expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y612 LWL done?
Y612 LWL was recorded at 94,589 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,331 miles a year.
Has Y612 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y612 LWL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y612 LWL 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 Y612 LWL find?
Y612 LWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive.

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