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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y899 LWLMOT history

Y899 LWL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

Y899 LWL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,013 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 LWL
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 LWL was last recorded at 179,013 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,919 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,094 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,013 miles
  • 2025 – 173,919 miles
  • 2024 – 168,164 miles
  • 2023 – 162,074 miles
  • 2022 – 156,616 miles
  • 2021 – 150,028 miles
  • 2020 – 145,958 miles
  • 2019 – 139,912 miles
  • 2018 – 134,106 miles
  • 2017 – 130,865 miles
  • 2016 – 127,324 miles
  • 2015 – 124,080 miles
  • 2014 – 119,994 miles
  • 2013 – 113,743 miles
  • 2012 – 109,991 miles
  • 2011 – 107,730 miles
  • 2010 – 104,298 miles
  • 2009 – 99,707 miles
  • 2008 – 94,733 miles
  • 2007 – 88,654 miles
  • 2006 – 73,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,013 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,013 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,013 miles
    Test number
    807861192215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,919 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,919 miles
    Test number
    834880523049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,164 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,164 miles
    Test number
    669257716421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,074 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,074 miles
    Test number
    592281493966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,616 miles (+6,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,616 miles
    Test number
    495940105124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass150,028 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,028 miles
    Test number
    283094648862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,958 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,958 miles
    Test number
    960393820244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail145,418 miles (+5,506)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,418 miles
    Test number
    943237793137
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,912 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,912 miles
    Test number
    885659835649
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  10. Fail139,861 miles (+5,755)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,861 miles
    Test number
    938442921556
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  11. Pass134,106 miles (+3,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    353988688251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass130,865 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    566705560495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,324 miles (+3,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    990347157197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass124,080 miles (+4,086)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,080 miles
    Test number
    667958055058
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limits
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded

  15. Pass119,994 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    648499054034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,743 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    987747163013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,991 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,991 miles
    Test number
    706896072052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,730 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    647046461035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,298 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    430416580045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,707 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    99,707 miles
    Test number
    230245289030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,733 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    724025588081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,654 miles (+15,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    482329777078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,348 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    202817886066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass73,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    263227286035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 LWL

Does Y899 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 LWL is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y899 LWL?
The MOT on Y899 LWL is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y899 LWL done?
Y899 LWL was recorded at 179,013 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has Y899 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 LWL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y899 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 Y899 LWL find?
Y899 LWL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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