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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y212 TGDMOT history

Y212 TGD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 213,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

Y212 TGD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2023
Mileage
213,565 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 TGD
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
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 TGD was last recorded at 213,565 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 17,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,107 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
17,458 miles
Average per year
9,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,565 miles
  • 2021 – 196,107 miles
  • 2020 – 184,427 miles
  • 2019 – 178,453 miles
  • 2018 – 173,254 miles
  • 2017 – 164,457 miles
  • 2016 – 154,802 miles
  • 2015 – 143,246 miles
  • 2014 – 135,046 miles
  • 2013 – 126,598 miles
  • 2012 – 117,837 miles
  • 2011 – 111,441 miles
  • 2010 – 99,434 miles
  • 2009 – 86,859 miles
  • 2008 – 75,386 miles
  • 2007 – 64,185 miles
  • 2006 – 54,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,565 miles
    Test number
    383872086755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail213,546 miles (+17,439)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,546 miles
    Test number
    800976264226
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass196,107 miles (+11,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    196,107 miles
    Test number
    858185842928
    • AdvisoryBoth frot tyres worn clos to 2mm tread depth indicaors.

  4. Pass184,427 miles (+5,974)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,427 miles
    Test number
    784006618673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp lose

  5. Pass178,453 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,453 miles
    Test number
    865260217737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryUp and down movement in both front suspension top mounts

  6. Fail178,444 miles (+5,190)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,444 miles
    Test number
    403852908517
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryUp and down movement in both front suspension top mounts

  7. Pass173,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,254 miles
    Test number
    842140633696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail173,248 miles (+8,791)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,248 miles
    Test number
    508554548938
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  9. Pass164,457 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    164,457 miles
    Test number
    423727333679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,445 miles (+9,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,445 miles
    Test number
    108973213789
    • FailureEmissions not tested engine overheated (7.3.A.1)

  11. Pass154,802 miles (+11,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,802 miles
    Test number
    536305121648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the edges and near legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges and near legal limit

  12. Pass143,246 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    143,246 miles
    Test number
    288145745051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail143,240 miles (+8,194)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,240 miles
    Test number
    679160545070
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass135,046 miles (+8,448)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,046 miles
    Test number
    828858534007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside under sill shows some damage

  15. Pass126,598 miles (+8,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    558135523045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,837 miles (+6,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    115270032438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass111,441 miles (+12,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,441 miles
    Test number
    356339831094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,434 miles (+12,575)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,434 miles
    Test number
    484846130019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,859 miles (+11,473)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    281580839044
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteDamage to offside body sill

  20. Pass75,386 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    194628038467
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Fail75,344 miles (+11,159)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    192286838443
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass64,185 miles (+9,536)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    461581037045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,649 miles
    Test number
    710582736081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 TGD

Does Y212 TGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 TGD expired on 19 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 TGD?
The MOT on Y212 TGD expired on 19 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 TGD done?
Y212 TGD was recorded at 213,565 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 9,887 miles a year.
Has Y212 TGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 TGD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y212 TGD 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 TGD find?
Y212 TGD passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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