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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y212 SCNMOT history

Y212 SCN is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

Y212 SCN beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
158,989 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 SCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 SCN was last recorded at 158,989 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,983 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,989 miles
  • 2023 – 151,136 miles
  • 2020 – 145,164 miles
  • 2019 – 124,560 miles
  • 2018 – 119,403 miles
  • 2017 – 115,237 miles
  • 2016 – 112,070 miles
  • 2015 – 105,486 miles
  • 2014 – 101,999 miles
  • 2013 – 99,035 miles
  • 2012 – 95,131 miles
  • 2011 – 90,594 miles
  • 2010 – 86,025 miles
  • 2009 – 79,951 miles
  • 2008 – 73,571 miles
  • 2006 – 64,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills has slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,989 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,989 miles
    Test number
    200873878210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  2. Fail158,983 miles (+7,847)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,983 miles
    Test number
    953585035359
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  3. Pass151,136 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,136 miles
    Test number
    652796243305
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail151,131 miles (+5,967)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,131 miles
    Test number
    986730737301
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass145,164 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    420006904603
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail145,162 miles (+20,602)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,162 miles
    Test number
    953135762788
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,560 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    238498732312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,403 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,403 miles
    Test number
    763044208303
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

  9. Fail119,384 miles (+4,147)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,384 miles
    Test number
    540466393457
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed/ corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass115,237 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,237 miles
    Test number
    992663082076
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight travel

  11. Pass112,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    507972404211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPipe out rear of exhaust cat corroded

  12. Fail112,070 miles (+6,584)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    202510097015
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPipe out rear of exhaust cat corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  13. Pass105,486 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    449714385018
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    757857604173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,998 miles (+2,963)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,998 miles
    Test number
    266917304158
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass99,035 miles (+3,904)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    715400603107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust at rear of cat slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass95,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    105886792446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail95,131 miles (+4,537)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    528495792065
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    697998291006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,594 miles (+4,569)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    175617591477
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine under tray insecure
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  21. Pass86,025 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    883503100105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,951 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,951 miles
    Test number
    302094689054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,571 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,571 miles
    Test number
    802071298096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    250723826144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 SCN

Does Y212 SCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 SCN expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 SCN?
The MOT on Y212 SCN expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 SCN done?
Y212 SCN was recorded at 158,989 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 5,313 miles a year.
Has Y212 SCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 SCN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y212 SCN 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 SCN find?
Y212 SCN passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 2 more.

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