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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y9 MERMOT history

Y9 MER is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

Y9 MER blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,468 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 MER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 MER was last recorded at 157,468 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,457 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,468 miles
  • 2025 – 148,081 miles
  • 2024 – 142,390 miles
  • 2023 – 131,824 miles
  • 2022 – 119,559 miles
  • 2021 – 106,191 miles
  • 2020 – 94,699 miles
  • 2019 – 87,488 miles
  • 2018 – 74,563 miles
  • 2017 – 60,284 miles
  • 2016 – 44,978 miles
  • 2015 – 34,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers showing signs of wear/both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame showing signs of rustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,468 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    360457448535
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers showing signs of wear/both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame showing signs of rust

  2. Fail157,457 miles (+9,376)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    722094771786
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers showing signs of wear/both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit/worn bald on inside of tread
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame showing signs of rust

  3. Pass148,081 miles (+5,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,081 miles
    Test number
    967664353429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass142,390 miles (+10,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,390 miles
    Test number
    128095588473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,824 miles (+12,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,824 miles
    Test number
    444780137279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,559 miles (+13,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    172598734831
    • AdvisoryEml removed before test

  7. Pass106,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,191 miles
    Test number
    900392900877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,191 miles (+11,492)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,191 miles
    Test number
    686526257038
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,699 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,699 miles
    Test number
    501509648352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,488 miles (+12,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,488 miles
    Test number
    264305896322
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to limit

  11. Pass74,563 miles (+14,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    781936930901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At centre (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,284 miles (+15,306)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,284 miles
    Test number
    915279448324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,978 miles (+10,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    311491351772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes starting to bind

  14. Pass34,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    627328645177
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

  15. Fail34,006 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,006 miles
    Test number
    516378145176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

Questions about Y9 MER

Does Y9 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 MER is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 MER?
The MOT on Y9 MER is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 MER done?
Y9 MER was recorded at 157,468 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 11,085 miles a year.
Has Y9 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 MER has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 MER 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 Y9 MER find?
Y9 MER passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm rear mounting rubbers showing signs of wear/both sides; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken, and 1 more.

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