VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YH61HDY has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 150,434 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 12:37.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 30th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

YH61HDY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH JANUARY 2027150,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing In Tread Depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2026150,399 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing In Tread Depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202530TH JANUARY 2026143,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Centre Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202430TH JANUARY 2025136,771 MI
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2024136,593 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 202330TH JANUARY 2024119,026 MI
FAILED10TH JANUARY 2023118,052 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20229TH JANUARY 2023106,351 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20216TH JANUARY 202298,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 202198,670 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH JUNE 20195TH JANUARY 202185,901 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 20185TH JULY 201973,277 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH JULY 20175TH JULY 201861,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - All Tyres Appear Stretched On Rims
  5. ADVISORY - Car Very Low Not Much Movement In Suspension
PASSED10TH JUNE 20165TH JULY 201749,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Drivers View Of The Road Before Test.
  2. ADVISORY - Non Standard Suspension Fitted .
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Deteriorated.
FAILED10TH JUNE 201649,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Drivers View Of The Road Before Test.
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Lower Shock Absorber Bolts Close To Flexi Brake Pipe, Nearside And Offside Front.
  5. ADVISORY - Non Standard Suspension Fitted .
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Deteriorated.
PASSED6TH JULY 20155TH JULY 201639,059 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201532,901 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YH61HDY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

YH61HDY MOT Comments

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YH61HDY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 150,434 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,029 miles

YH61HDY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YH61HDY was manufactured on Wednesday 12th October 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 150,434 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,029 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YH61HDY has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 35 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does YH61HDY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 YH61HDY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YH61HDY Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 YH61HDY does have Tax. Read more

When does YH61HDY Tax expire?

The current Tax for YH61HDY will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YH61HDY MOT expire?

The current MOT for YH61HDY will expire in 9 months on Saturday 30th January 2027. Read more

When did YH61HDY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YH61HDY was on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 12:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YH61HDY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YH61HDY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YH61HDY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YH61HDY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YH61HDY?

YH61HDY is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YH61HDY done?

The odometer reading for YH61HDY at the last MOT in January 2026 was 150,434 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,029 miles per year. Read more

How old is YH61HDY?

The vehicle YH61HDY was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 12th October 2011. Read more

What colour is YH61HDY?

The official colour of YH61HDY is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does YH61HDY have?

YH61HDY has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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