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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

Y6 LYWMOT history

Y6 LYW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 136,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y6 LYW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,700 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 LYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 LYW was last recorded at 136,700 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,012 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,688 miles
Average per year
8,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,700 miles
  • 2025 – 131,012 miles
  • 2024 – 129,294 miles
  • 2022 – 108,907 miles
  • 2021 – 101,329 miles
  • 2020 – 88,260 miles
  • 2019 – 71,427 miles
  • 2018 – 63,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,700 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,700 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,700 miles
    Test number
    330464426240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,012 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,012 miles
    Test number
    463400790780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,294 miles (+20,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    697180088715
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,907 miles (+7,578)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    731533558367
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass101,329 miles (+13,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    141447320079
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass88,260 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    439164491047
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail88,260 miles (+16,833)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,260 miles
    Test number
    564495142549
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,427 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,427 miles
    Test number
    937875319642
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Pass63,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    921411431606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail63,517 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    598422877088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y6 LYW

Does Y6 LYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 LYW is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 LYW?
The MOT on Y6 LYW is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 LYW done?
Y6 LYW was recorded at 136,700 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,860 miles a year.
Has Y6 LYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 LYW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y6 LYW 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 Y6 LYW find?
Y6 LYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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