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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y218 MDBMOT history

Y218 MDB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

Y218 MDB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
115,146 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 MDB was last recorded at 115,146 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,026 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
6,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,146 miles
  • 2022 – 111,260 miles
  • 2019 – 106,782 miles
  • 2018 – 106,705 miles
  • 2017 – 102,509 miles
  • 2016 – 96,833 miles
  • 2015 – 91,826 miles
  • 2014 – 82,754 miles
  • 2013 – 72,817 miles
  • 2012 – 61,616 miles
  • 2011 – 54,373 miles
  • 2010 – 46,283 miles
  • 2009 – 36,683 miles
  • 2008 – 26,570 miles
  • 2007 – 13,927 miles
  • 2006 – 12,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension top mounts have slight movement

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.

  • CENTRAL AND REAR HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • COIL OVERS FITTED ON VEHICLE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,146 miles (+120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    673042369251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension top mounts have slight movement

  2. Fail115,026 miles (+3,766)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,026 miles
    Test number
    450094743358
    • DangerousSeat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision is detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,260 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    741284628350
    • AdvisoryCENTRAL AND REAR HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE.
    • AdvisoryCOIL OVERS FITTED ON VEHICLE.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySOME VEHICLE BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREESE.

  4. Fail111,260 miles (+4,478)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,260 miles
    Test number
    953898886251
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCENTRAL AND REAR HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE.
    • AdvisoryCOIL OVERS FITTED ON VEHICLE.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySOME VEHICLE BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREESE.

  5. Pass106,782 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,782 miles
    Test number
    575695975192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,705 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,705 miles
    Test number
    237556992141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,646 miles (+4,137)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    801899083615
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass102,509 miles (+5,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    550748422339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass96,833 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    696961415764
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engin

  10. Fail96,826 miles (+5,000)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    943389807180
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engin

  11. Pass91,826 miles (+9,072)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    157171465070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,754 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    718349654032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,536 miles (+9,719)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,536 miles
    Test number
    495552854065
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass72,817 miles (+292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    999827063009
    • 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)

  15. Fail72,525 miles (+10,909)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    187380763016
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass61,616 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    685694572057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,373 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    335005621193
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass54,373 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,373 miles
    Test number
    557795421168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,283 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    650724300117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,683 miles (+10,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    132050019199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,570 miles (+12,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    112849318182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass13,927 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    13,927 miles
    Test number
    330168337084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,312 miles
    Test number
    434317746025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 MDB

Does Y218 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 MDB expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 MDB?
The MOT on Y218 MDB expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 MDB done?
Y218 MDB was recorded at 115,146 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 6,065 miles a year.
Has Y218 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 MDB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y218 MDB 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 Y218 MDB find?
Y218 MDB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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