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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y901 OETMOT history

Y901 OET is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y901 OET green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,469 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 OET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 OET was last recorded at 191,469 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,450 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,469 miles
  • 2025 – 191,450 miles
  • 2024 – 191,330 miles
  • 2023 – 191,252 miles
  • 2022 – 183,267 miles
  • 2021 – 172,263 miles
  • 2020 – 163,301 miles
  • 2019 – 159,895 miles
  • 2018 – 153,384 miles
  • 2017 – 149,103 miles
  • 2016 – 143,611 miles
  • 2015 – 138,857 miles
  • 2014 – 125,522 miles
  • 2013 – 109,101 miles
  • 2012 – 93,111 miles
  • 2011 – 78,346 miles
  • 2010 – 65,900 miles
  • 2009 – 52,612 miles
  • 2008 – 35,865 miles
  • 2007 – 19,563 miles
  • 2006 – 16,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,469 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,469 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,469 miles
    Test number
    423347283251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,450 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,450 miles
    Test number
    861943337538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,330 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,330 miles
    Test number
    763563033251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,252 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,252 miles
    Test number
    875394085586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,267 miles (+11,004)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,267 miles
    Test number
    952757071816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,263 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,263 miles
    Test number
    384603824347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,301 miles (+5)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,301 miles
    Test number
    614237138007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on subframe
  8. Fail163,296 miles (+3,401)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,296 miles
    Test number
    746418895121
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS
  9. Pass159,895 miles (+6,511)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,895 miles
    Test number
    422968618646
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass153,384 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,384 miles
    Test number
    403740286686
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail153,352 miles (+4,249)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,352 miles
    Test number
    938731513431
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass149,103 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,103 miles
    Test number
    100629993959
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s suspension arm bushes
  13. Fail149,101 miles (+5,490)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,101 miles
    Test number
    146989132317
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWear in n/s suspension arm bushes
  14. Pass143,611 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,611 miles
    Test number
    406109130149
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass138,857 miles (+13,335)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,857 miles
    Test number
    707101635149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,522 miles
    Test number
    489687364159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail125,520 miles (+16,419)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,520 miles
    Test number
    149757864162
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass109,101 miles (+15,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    546585453197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass93,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    725954162106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail93,111 miles (+14,765)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,111 miles
    Test number
    585784962101
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass78,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    277605241103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Fail78,436 miles (+12,536)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    228235141129
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass65,900 miles (+26)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,900 miles
    Test number
    424017560179
    • NoteNsr shocker bump stop and dust cover loose
    • NoteOsf shocker bump stop and cover loose
  24. Fail65,874 miles (+13,262)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    591475660133
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNsr shocker bump stop and dust cover loose
    • NoteOsf shocker bump stop and cover loose
  25. Pass52,612 miles (+16,747)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,612 miles
    Test number
    754644559131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,865 miles (+16,302)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,865 miles
    Test number
    282476958441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,563 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,563 miles
    Test number
    822823147157
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass19,188 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,188 miles
    Test number
    794252507168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,675 miles
    Test number
    474950906136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 OET

Does Y901 OET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y901 OET is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y901 OET?
The MOT on Y901 OET is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y901 OET done?
Y901 OET was recorded at 191,469 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,535 miles a year.
Has Y901 OET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 OET has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y901 OET 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 Y901 OET find?
Y901 OET passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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