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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y201 NLWMOT history

Y201 NLW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

Y201 NLW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
49,419 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 NLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 NLW was last recorded at 49,419 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,164 miles · 9 May 2019
Between the last two tests
1,255 miles
Average per year
1,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,419 miles
  • 2019 – 48,164 miles
  • 2018 – 46,843 miles
  • 2016 – 45,355 miles
  • 2015 – 42,912 miles
  • 2014 – 41,257 miles
  • 2012 – 36,708 miles
  • 2011 – 34,315 miles
  • 2010 – 34,028 miles
  • 2009 – 30,187 miles
  • 2008 – 26,986 miles
  • 2007 – 24,288 miles
  • 2006 – 22,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,419 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,419 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,419 miles
    Test number
    508221960274
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,164 miles (+1,321)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    556256963070
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,843 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    969049256987
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass45,355 miles (+2,443)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    310567816003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall , strong advice
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass42,912 miles (+1,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    114958163264
    • 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)

  6. Pass41,257 miles (+113)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    406209284229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust Rear Box In Poor Condition

  7. Fail41,144 miles (+4,436)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,144 miles
    Test number
    855862374231
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

  8. Pass36,708 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    329666352369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail36,691 miles (+2,376)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    467465552349
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail34,315 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    246642141341
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass34,315 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    995562441399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,028 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    914032220360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,187 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    402951669215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    382252858421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,986 miles (+2,698)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    590112958259
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass24,288 miles (+2,026)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    762586637248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass22,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    833218886148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 NLW

Does Y201 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 NLW expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 NLW?
The MOT on Y201 NLW expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 NLW done?
Y201 NLW was recorded at 49,419 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 1,645 miles a year.
Has Y201 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 NLW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2014.
Has the mileage on Y201 NLW 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 Y201 NLW find?
Y201 NLW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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