VOLKSWAGEN GOLF YT61WYW has 14 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,509 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 14:00.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 29th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

YT61WYW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 2026171,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 2025171,509 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20234TH SEPTEMBER 2024147,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED5TH JULY 20224TH JULY 2023131,807 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202023RD NOVEMBER 2021110,262 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH MAY 201923RD NOVEMBER 202086,403 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Offside And Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Offside And Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH MAY 201985,776 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Handbrake Cable Support Temporary Repaired
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Aborted Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH APRIL 201825TH APRIL 201974,150 MI
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20181ST JANUARY 201971,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED2ND JANUARY 201871,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Particulate Filter Missing Where One Was Fitted As Standard (7.1.3)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201619TH SEPTEMBER 201750,231 MI
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201650,231 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20151ST SEPTEMBER 201642,073 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20141ST SEPTEMBER 201531,735 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YT61WYW Passed/Failed

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

YT61WYW MOT Comments

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YT61WYW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,509 miles | Average yearly mileage: 12,251 miles

YT61WYW FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration YT61WYW was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 171,509 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 12,251 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YT61WYW has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 13 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YT61WYW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 28th June 2026 YT61WYW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YT61WYW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 28th June 2026 YT61WYW does have Tax. Read more

When does YT61WYW Tax expire?

The current Tax for YT61WYW will expire in 3 months on Thursday 1st October 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 YT61WYW MOT expire?

The current MOT for YT61WYW will expire in 4 months on Thursday 29th October 2026. Read more

When did YT61WYW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YT61WYW was on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 14:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YT61WYW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for YT61WYW we can see 10 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 YT61WYW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for YT61WYW we can see 4 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 YT61WYW?

YT61WYW is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has YT61WYW done?

The odometer reading for YT61WYW at the last MOT in October 2025 was 171,509 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 12,251 miles per year. Read more

How old is YT61WYW?

The vehicle YT61WYW was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2011. Read more

What colour is YT61WYW?

The official colour of YT61WYW is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does YT61WYW have?

YT61WYW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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