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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X449 LUYMOT history

X449 LUY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

X449 LUY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
192,534 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X449 LUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X449 LUY was last recorded at 192,534 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 9,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2014: 143,350 miles, lower than 143,650 miles on 21 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,328 miles · 29 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
9,206 miles
Average per year
7,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 192,534 miles
  • 2021 – 183,328 miles
  • 2019 – 178,776 miles
  • 2017 – 166,180 miles
  • 2016 – 159,264 miles
  • 2015 – 150,499 miles
  • 2014 – 143,350 miles
  • 2013 – 134,809 miles
  • 2012 – 126,134 miles
  • 2011 – 120,012 miles
  • 2010 – 111,856 miles
  • 2009 – 102,807 miles
  • 2008 – 96,693 miles
  • 2007 – 87,261 miles
  • 2006 – 76,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,534 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear shocker cover broken loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,534 miles (+9,206)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    192,534 miles
    Test number
    618175365499
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,328 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    183,328 miles
    Test number
    483332058033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover broken loose
    • AdvisoryRed power cable going into boot floor , needs rerouting under car near to exhaust heat & tied to axle that moves

  3. Fail183,327 miles (+4,551)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,327 miles
    Test number
    942315002390
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker cover broken loose
    • AdvisoryRed power cable going into boot floor , needs rerouting under car near to exhaust heat & tied to axle that moves

  4. Pass178,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,776 miles
    Test number
    696001998150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail178,776 miles (+12,596)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,776 miles
    Test number
    961217187736
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass166,180 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    166,180 miles
    Test number
    311555943730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,264 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,264 miles
    Test number
    242389646255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail159,203 miles (+8,704)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,203 miles
    Test number
    784447087889
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass150,499 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,499 miles
    Test number
    158821347133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,350 miles (-300)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,350 miles
    Test number
    495038124444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,650 miles (+8,841)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    515185524363
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass134,809 miles (+8,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    134,809 miles
    Test number
    448233613471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass126,134 miles (+6,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,134 miles
    Test number
    638961712380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass120,012 miles (+8,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,012 miles
    Test number
    136100551327
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass111,856 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    111,856 miles
    Test number
    973323440379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,807 miles (+6,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    430935649353
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,693 miles (+9,432)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,693 miles
    Test number
    462814148370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,261 miles (+10,474)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    584178347384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    344588746357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X449 LUY

Does X449 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X449 LUY expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X449 LUY?
The MOT on X449 LUY expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X449 LUY done?
X449 LUY was recorded at 192,534 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 7,468 miles a year.
Has X449 LUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X449 LUY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on X449 LUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X449 LUY find?
X449 LUY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn, and 2 more.

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