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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y618 YGFMOT history

Y618 YGF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

Y618 YGF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,741 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y618 YGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y618 YGF was last recorded at 79,741 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2018: 44,141 miles, lower than 48,489 miles on 9 Feb 2017.

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
73,119 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
6,622 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,741 miles
  • 2025 – 61,828 miles
  • 2024 – 49,835 miles
  • 2023 – 49,420 miles
  • 2022 – 48,954 miles
  • 2021 – 47,420 miles
  • 2020 – 46,065 miles
  • 2019 – 45,229 miles
  • 2018 – 44,141 miles
  • 2017 – 48,489 miles
  • 2016 – 42,787 miles
  • 2015 – 41,599 miles
  • 2014 – 40,387 miles
  • 2013 – 38,844 miles
  • 2012 – 38,161 miles
  • 2011 – 36,388 miles
  • 2010 – 33,722 miles
  • 2009 – 30,517 miles
  • 2008 – 26,564 miles
  • 2007 – 22,640 miles
  • 2006 – 18,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,741 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL Illuminated
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust flexi DAMAGED
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,741 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    750110445825
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL Illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust flexi DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail79,741 miles (+6,622)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    213538759562
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL Illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust flexi DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,119 miles (+11,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    307202912501
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass61,828 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    802474251953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,655 miles (+11,820)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    789765354367
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,835 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    565954465982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,420 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    750932987750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,954 miles (+1,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    854162246008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass47,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    467487873284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail47,420 miles (+1,355)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    104814437468
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryWiper arm fixing loose

  11. Pass46,065 miles (+836)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,065 miles
    Test number
    957693090053
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass45,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    365310626404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,229 miles (+1,088)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    550347374673
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass44,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    767144256718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,141 miles (-4,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    923626790132
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass48,489 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    733744756880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass42,787 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    271969190907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,599 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,599 miles
    Test number
    379060745050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,387 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,387 miles
    Test number
    497215934026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,844 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    317309833041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,161 miles (+1,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    236259932014
    • NoteFront exhaust support mount bracket fractured

  22. Pass36,388 miles (+2,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    987606531078
    • NoteNearside front wheel cover missing

  23. Pass33,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    842471440039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,722 miles (+3,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    792661440070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Fail30,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    111766239048
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass30,517 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    702376939084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,564 miles (+3,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    753059338083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCracks in nearside front tyre tread(canvas not showing)

  28. Pass22,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    132898637434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,640 miles (+4,510)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,640 miles
    Test number
    843328337058
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass18,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,130 miles
    Test number
    372127736011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y618 YGF

Does Y618 YGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y618 YGF is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y618 YGF?
The MOT on Y618 YGF is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y618 YGF done?
Y618 YGF was recorded at 79,741 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has Y618 YGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y618 YGF has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y618 YGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y618 YGF find?
Y618 YGF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: engine mil illuminated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice; front lower exhaust flexi damaged, and 4 more.

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