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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y217 LDGMOT history

Y217 LDG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2023.

Y217 LDG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2024
Mileage
187,819 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 LDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 LDG was last recorded at 187,819 miles on 18 May 2023, 1,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,587 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,232 miles
Average per year
9,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,819 miles
  • 2022 – 186,587 miles
  • 2021 – 178,654 miles
  • 2020 – 175,478 miles
  • 2018 – 165,913 miles
  • 2016 – 115,563 miles
  • 2015 – 103,979 miles
  • 2014 – 98,033 miles
  • 2013 – 90,396 miles
  • 2012 – 82,876 miles
  • 2011 – 74,499 miles
  • 2010 – 66,607 miles
  • 2009 – 55,191 miles
  • 2008 – 48,277 miles
  • 2007 – 38,472 miles
  • 2006 – 29,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,819 miles (+1,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    187,819 miles
    Test number
    819043478570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass186,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    186,587 miles
    Test number
    903240848277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail186,587 miles (+7,933)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,587 miles
    Test number
    504323085989
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,654 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,654 miles
    Test number
    533060619524
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail178,654 miles (+3,176)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,654 miles
    Test number
    734568194092
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass175,478 miles (+9,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,478 miles
    Test number
    429294756688
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass165,913 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    165,913 miles
    Test number
    333940591102
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail165,912 miles (+22,460)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,912 miles
    Test number
    407180912697
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass143,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,452 miles
    Test number
    800031770110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  10. Fail143,452 miles (+27,889)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,452 miles
    Test number
    126340585851
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass115,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    442056489082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail115,563 miles (+11,584)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    181664117557
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass103,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    665115974507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  14. Fail103,979 miles (+5,946)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    479228350996
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn

  15. Pass98,033 miles (+7,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,033 miles
    Test number
    299422904375
    • NoteSuspension component (front subframe and rear axle) has slight surface corrosion
    • NoteCentre Exhaust mount corroded

  16. Pass90,396 miles (+7,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    306569703399
    • 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)

  17. Pass82,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    825652112370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,876 miles (+8,377)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    196410612338
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass74,499 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    217279101365
    • NoteBoth front strut tops have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to the limit
    • NotePlay in the offside tie rod

  20. Fail74,499 miles (+7,892)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    685334001365
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front strut tops have slight play
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to the limit
    • NotePlay in the offside tie rod

  21. Pass66,607 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    230072510389
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass62,747 miles (+7,556)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    203091530148
    • NoteREar axle bushes slightly deteriated
    • NoteSlight plat in o/s/f rack arm end

  23. Pass55,191 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,191 miles
    Test number
    724094939108
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass48,277 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    630614748135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,472 miles (+9,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    233424147136
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass29,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,196 miles
    Test number
    353127636103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 LDG

Does Y217 LDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 LDG expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 LDG?
The MOT on Y217 LDG expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 LDG done?
Y217 LDG was recorded at 187,819 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2023, an average of 9,330 miles a year.
Has Y217 LDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 LDG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y217 LDG 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 Y217 LDG find?
Y217 LDG passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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