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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y212 FFVMOT history

Y212 FFV is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

Y212 FFV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
113,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 FFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 FFV was last recorded at 113,474 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 6,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,405 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,069 miles
Average per year
4,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,474 miles
  • 2022 – 107,405 miles
  • 2021 – 99,183 miles
  • 2020 – 92,764 miles
  • 2019 – 77,693 miles
  • 2018 – 74,844 miles
  • 2017 – 73,252 miles
  • 2016 – 71,886 miles
  • 2015 – 70,364 miles
  • 2014 – 68,359 miles
  • 2013 – 65,909 miles
  • 2012 – 62,763 miles
  • 2011 – 59,029 miles
  • 2010 – 55,302 miles
  • 2009 – 51,946 miles
  • 2008 – 48,700 miles
  • 2007 – 45,891 miles
  • 2006 – 41,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,474 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,474 miles (+6,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,474 miles
    Test number
    870419722956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass107,405 miles (+8,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    484026165057
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded O/S & N/S Rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S Rear . (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass99,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,183 miles
    Test number
    171537151968
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns+os (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail99,183 miles (+6,419)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,183 miles
    Test number
    604747546519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns+os (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass92,764 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    400856067761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail92,764 miles (+15,071)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    202429360141
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high ns+os (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,693 miles (+2,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    389548378469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip to windscreeen

  8. Pass74,844 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,844 miles
    Test number
    727226698821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail74,791 miles (+1,539)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    541454956553
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass73,252 miles (+1,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,252 miles
    Test number
    164289719247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass71,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    915893846380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail71,886 miles (+1,522)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    922183577947
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,364 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    148589625163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,359 miles (+2,450)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,359 miles
    Test number
    925639924133
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass65,909 miles (+3,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    909311833131
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,763 miles (+3,734)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    238610342111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCOMMENT/corrosion on front sub frame.

  17. Pass59,029 miles (+3,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    648467811199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    392960540105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,302 miles (+3,356)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    763800840127
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake sticking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked
    • NoteO/s/r brake sticking

  20. Pass51,946 miles (+3,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    673160249174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass48,700 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    673895238102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,891 miles (+4,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,891 miles
    Test number
    691722747173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass41,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    462653746128
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y212 FFV

Does Y212 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 FFV expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 FFV?
The MOT on Y212 FFV expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 FFV done?
Y212 FFV was recorded at 113,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 4,099 miles a year.
Has Y212 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 FFV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y212 FFV 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 Y212 FFV find?
Y212 FFV passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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