Volkswagen Golf
Red and Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc
P173 YFXMOT history
P173 YFX is a red and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 66,872 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P173 YFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 17 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P173 YFX was last recorded at 66,872 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2012: 15,424 miles, lower than 58,570 miles on 29 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 66,569 miles · 22 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 303 miles
- Average per year
- 1,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 66,872 miles
- 2021 – 66,569 miles
- 2020 – 66,306 miles
- 2019 – 66,125 miles
- 2018 – 65,875 miles
- 2017 – 65,411 miles
- 2016 – 65,281 miles
- 2015 – 64,665 miles
- 2014 – 64,397 miles
- 2013 – 63,098 miles
- 2012 – 15,424 miles
- 2011 – 58,570 miles
- 2010 – 56,739 miles
- 2009 – 54,682 miles
- 2008 – 52,211 miles
- 2007 – 48,342 miles
- 2006 – 43,828 miles
- 2005 – 40,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,872 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 66,872 miles
- Test number
- 306392137651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,569 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 66,569 miles
- Test number
- 987105613260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail66,569 miles (+263)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,569 miles
- Test number
- 883370015188
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,306 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 66,306 miles
- Test number
- 142931403753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,125 miles (+250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 66,125 miles
- Test number
- 373631752405
- AdvisoryBrake fluid dark
Pass65,875 miles (+464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,875 miles
- Test number
- 186894276258
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake hose slightly deteriorated
Pass65,411 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,411 miles
- Test number
- 920941495863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,281 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,281 miles
- Test number
- 959973885553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,665 miles
- Test number
- 306527663714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,665 miles (+268)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,665 miles
- Test number
- 102054033787
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass64,397 miles (+1,299)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,397 miles
- Test number
- 357111564438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,098 miles (+47,674)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 63,098 miles
- Test number
- 398597773464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,424 miles (-43,146)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 15,424 miles
- Test number
- 969834752296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,570 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 58,570 miles
- Test number
- 345832671481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 56,739 miles
- Test number
- 950559210350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,739 miles (+2,057)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,739 miles
- Test number
- 744619010374
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,682 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,682 miles
- Test number
- 912081169227
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass52,211 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 52,211 miles
- Test number
- 990089458211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,342 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 48,342 miles
- Test number
- 791924787233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,341 miles (+4,513)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,341 miles
- Test number
- 282161487270
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,828 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 43,828 miles
- Test number
- 422141866268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 40,870 miles
- Test number
- 554054585298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P173 YFX
- Does P173 YFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P173 YFX expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P173 YFX?
- The MOT on P173 YFX expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P173 YFX done?
- P173 YFX was recorded at 66,872 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 1,531 miles a year.
- Has P173 YFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P173 YFX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on P173 YFX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P173 YFX find?
- P173 YFX passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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