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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y216 GAJMOT history

Y216 GAJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

Y216 GAJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
186,591 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 GAJ was last recorded at 186,591 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 3,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,975 miles · 13 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,616 miles
Average per year
7,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,591 miles
  • 2021 – 182,975 miles
  • 2020 – 180,004 miles
  • 2019 – 174,006 miles
  • 2018 – 170,010 miles
  • 2016 – 157,620 miles
  • 2015 – 152,006 miles
  • 2014 – 148,000 miles
  • 2013 – 134,392 miles
  • 2012 – 124,950 miles
  • 2011 – 114,155 miles
  • 2010 – 104,820 miles
  • 2009 – 93,842 miles
  • 2008 – 83,063 miles
  • 2007 – 71,339 miles
  • 2006 – 59,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,591 miles (+3,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    186,591 miles
    Test number
    661314589409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass182,975 miles (+2,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    182,975 miles
    Test number
    619127012605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight rattle from exhaust baffles have gone

  3. Pass180,004 miles (+5,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,004 miles
    Test number
    662991575891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass174,006 miles (+3,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    174,006 miles
    Test number
    190858226964
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  5. Pass170,010 miles (+12,390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    170,010 miles
    Test number
    658673522215
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass157,620 miles (+5,614)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,620 miles
    Test number
    893023003714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass152,006 miles (+4,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,006 miles
    Test number
    708811146048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass148,000 miles (+3,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,000 miles
    Test number
    976216774272
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  9. Pass144,179 miles (+9,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,179 miles
    Test number
    905840864033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass134,392 miles (+9,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,392 miles
    Test number
    838269733021
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,950 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    946075742013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,900 miles (+10,745)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,900 miles
    Test number
    976882242026
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass114,155 miles (+9,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,155 miles
    Test number
    816317251051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,820 miles (+10,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,820 miles
    Test number
    683911250050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,842 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,842 miles
    Test number
    851335949043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    171457048410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,063 miles (+11,724)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    643204448032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,339 miles (+12,021)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    463885457004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    820282646099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 GAJ

Does Y216 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y216 GAJ expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y216 GAJ?
The MOT on Y216 GAJ expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y216 GAJ done?
Y216 GAJ was recorded at 186,591 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 7,860 miles a year.
Has Y216 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 GAJ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2012.
Has the mileage on Y216 GAJ 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 Y216 GAJ find?
Y216 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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