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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y612 PCHMOT history

Y612 PCH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

Y612 PCH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,905 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y612 PCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y612 PCH was last recorded at 106,905 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 6,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2009: 18,710 miles, lower than 71,034 miles on 21 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,490 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,415 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,905 miles
  • 2024 – 100,490 miles
  • 2023 – 93,680 miles
  • 2022 – 89,590 miles
  • 2021 – 85,009 miles
  • 2020 – 80,888 miles
  • 2019 – 77,303 miles
  • 2018 – 73,092 miles
  • 2017 – 68,209 miles
  • 2016 – 63,265 miles
  • 2015 – 58,145 miles
  • 2014 – 48,833 miles
  • 2013 – 40,330 miles
  • 2011 – 27,853 miles
  • 2010 – 20,833 miles
  • 2009 – 18,710 miles
  • 2008 – 71,034 miles
  • 2007 – 14,280 miles
  • 2006 – 12,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear axel bushes are deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,905 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,905 miles
    Test number
    217548048838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,905 miles (+6,415)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,905 miles
    Test number
    655900666348
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,490 miles (+6,810)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    871483204429
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,680 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    295033652179
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,680 miles (+4,090)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    161628410340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,590 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,590 miles
    Test number
    209329967917
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes are deteriorated

  7. Fail89,588 miles (+4,579)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    941105794170
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes are deteriorated

  8. Pass85,009 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    602888725417
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes are deteriorated

  9. Fail85,008 miles (+4,120)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    796809871669
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axel bushes are deteriorated

  10. Pass80,888 miles (+3,585)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,888 miles
    Test number
    441985298051
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass77,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    891208050238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail77,303 miles (+4,211)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,303 miles
    Test number
    359626257151
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,092 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    459825424056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail73,092 miles (+4,883)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    566220270558
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass68,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,209 miles
    Test number
    743605763924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,209 miles (+4,944)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,209 miles
    Test number
    588969574713
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,265 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    442328464292
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass58,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    471721415226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,145 miles (+9,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    456280500491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,833 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    167736224194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    186951523152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass40,330 miles (+12,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    626721123158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,853 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,853 miles
    Test number
    605856201384
    • NoteChunk out of n/s rear tyre
    • NoteN/s front inner c/v boot

  24. Fail27,853 miles (+5,807)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,853 miles
    Test number
    925866001377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChunk out of n/s rear tyre
    • NoteN/s front inner c/v boot

  25. Pass22,046 miles (+1,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,046 miles
    Test number
    149750111016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass20,833 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    564583900141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,710 miles (-52,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,710 miles
    Test number
    380098609124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,034 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    414952218194
    • Repaired at testOuter Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass71,034 miles (+56,754)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    502932618156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,280 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    212560217404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,346 miles
    Test number
    691574396062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y612 PCH

Does Y612 PCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y612 PCH expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y612 PCH?
The MOT on Y612 PCH expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y612 PCH done?
Y612 PCH was recorded at 106,905 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has Y612 PCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y612 PCH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y612 PCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y612 PCH find?
Y612 PCH passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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