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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y215 WTLMOT history

Y215 WTL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

Y215 WTL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
106,852 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 WTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 WTL was last recorded at 106,852 miles on 23 May 2023, 5,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,686 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,166 miles
Average per year
4,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,852 miles
  • 2022 – 101,686 miles
  • 2021 – 96,055 miles
  • 2020 – 92,693 miles
  • 2019 – 86,759 miles
  • 2018 – 82,373 miles
  • 2017 – 75,869 miles
  • 2016 – 69,217 miles
  • 2015 – 62,678 miles
  • 2014 – 56,169 miles
  • 2013 – 49,854 miles
  • 2012 – 43,910 miles
  • 2011 – 38,164 miles
  • 2010 – 34,790 miles
  • 2009 – 29,937 miles
  • 2008 – 29,472 miles
  • 2006 – 25,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,852 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front brake disc back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    580146972541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,849 miles (+5,163)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    636617565153
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass101,686 miles (+5,631)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,686 miles
    Test number
    738096263736
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass96,055 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,055 miles
    Test number
    218969392698
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded
  5. Fail96,055 miles (+3,362)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,055 miles
    Test number
    732243470138
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded
  6. Pass92,693 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,693 miles
    Test number
    185143980737
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Fail92,693 miles (+5,934)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,693 miles
    Test number
    808313844243
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass86,759 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,759 miles
    Test number
    109095306818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stop rubbers missing
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle has surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  9. Fail86,755 miles (+4,382)7 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    542201036951
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber bump stop rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing not checked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror backing cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has only just met the required efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam has surface corrosion
  10. Pass82,373 miles (+6,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    400344412264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,869 miles (+6,652)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    977571549448
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass69,217 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    865880250811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,678 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    446785495143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,169 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    919816194150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,854 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    709409793130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,910 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    926341192157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,164 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    795902591180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,790 miles (+4,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,790 miles
    Test number
    970376690153
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass29,937 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    224431909279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,472 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,472 miles
    Test number
    881306958020
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass25,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,121 miles
    Test number
    214570686436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 WTL

Does Y215 WTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 WTL expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 WTL?
The MOT on Y215 WTL expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 WTL done?
Y215 WTL was recorded at 106,852 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 4,837 miles a year.
Has Y215 WTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 WTL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y215 WTL 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 Y215 WTL find?
Y215 WTL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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