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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y869 TGAMOT history

Y869 TGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

Y869 TGA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
142,192 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 TGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 TGA was last recorded at 142,192 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2017: 108,450 miles, lower than 108,451 miles on 7 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
142,192 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,192 miles
  • 2023 – 137,721 miles
  • 2022 – 132,621 miles
  • 2021 – 127,144 miles
  • 2019 – 118,027 miles
  • 2018 – 113,002 miles
  • 2017 – 108,450 miles
  • 2016 – 104,288 miles
  • 2014 – 99,298 miles
  • 2013 – 95,376 miles
  • 2012 – 89,222 miles
  • 2011 – 86,314 miles
  • 2010 – 78,606 miles
  • 2009 – 66,573 miles
  • 2008 – 61,230 miles
  • 2007 – 51,913 miles
  • 2006 – 40,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,192 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth inner drive shaft boots loose clips missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure an corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,192 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    990714395003
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner drive shaft boots loose clips missing
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure an corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail142,192 miles (+4,471)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    112029417368
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner drive shaft boots loose clips missing
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure an corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass137,721 miles (+45)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,721 miles
    Test number
    587509685445
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail137,676 miles (+5,055)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    539516142918
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,621 miles (+35)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,621 miles
    Test number
    474748107505
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,586 miles (+5,442)3 dangerous7 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,586 miles
    Test number
    461429147945
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,144 miles
    Test number
    776232989506
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rears and rear brake pipes started to corrod
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance low

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    645181590201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play on both inner joints (not excessive)

  9. FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    387120815760
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play on both inner joints (not excessive)

  10. Pass118,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    822437196581
    • AdvisoryNearside front slight play in steering rack end joint
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone bush heavily split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake requires attention

  11. Fail118,027 miles (+5,025)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    400244291570
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front slight play in steering rack end joint
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone bush heavily split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake requires attention

  12. Pass113,002 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    204563394631
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake requires attention
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes started to wear/slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack slight play in ballend

  13. Fail113,002 miles (+4,552)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    160219948105
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes started to wear/slight movement
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack slight play in ballend

  14. Pass108,450 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,450 miles
    Test number
    984622176368
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 26%
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorated and slight leak at center joining piece
    • AdvisoryNearside front slight play in steering rack

  15. Fail108,451 miles (+4,163)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,451 miles
    Test number
    165252191822
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 26%
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorated and slight leak at center joining piece
    • AdvisoryNearside front slight play in steering rack

  16. Pass104,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    371302747079
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  17. Fail104,288 miles (+4,990)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    915657008324
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed to cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reasr bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  18. Pass99,298 miles (+3,922)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,298 miles
    Test number
    229209794015
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn

  19. Pass95,376 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,376 miles
    Test number
    636782403113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,222 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    219022782025
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMil light on

  21. Fail89,222 miles (+2,908)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    528312982091
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMil light on

  22. Pass86,314 miles (+7,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,314 miles
    Test number
    178637271097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass78,606 miles (+12,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    204648270050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass66,573 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    831766979002
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass61,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    662675608259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,230 miles (+9,317)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    934955908259
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Fail51,913 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    172574807281
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass51,913 miles (+11,365)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    390134707295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,548 miles
    Test number
    784398706299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail40,548 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,548 miles
    Test number
    881668706279
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about Y869 TGA

Does Y869 TGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 TGA expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 TGA?
The MOT on Y869 TGA expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 TGA done?
Y869 TGA was recorded at 142,192 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 5,723 miles a year.
Has Y869 TGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 TGA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y869 TGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y869 TGA find?
Y869 TGA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose glass loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 7 more.

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