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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y221 OUMMOT history

Y221 OUM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

Y221 OUM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
96,006 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 OUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 OUM was last recorded at 96,006 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,604 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,006 miles
  • 2022 – 95,604 miles
  • 2021 – 93,629 miles
  • 2019 – 91,690 miles
  • 2018 – 89,643 miles
  • 2017 – 87,792 miles
  • 2016 – 84,153 miles
  • 2015 – 79,037 miles
  • 2014 – 76,728 miles
  • 2013 – 65,501 miles
  • 2012 – 59,710 miles
  • 2011 – 57,424 miles
  • 2010 – 55,625 miles
  • 2009 – 49,948 miles
  • 2008 – 40,785 miles
  • 2007 – 36,217 miles
  • 2006 – 30,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,006 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,006 miles (+402)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    803372264922
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    398210465477
    • 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))

  3. Fail95,604 miles (+1,975)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    747498512681
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))

  4. Pass93,629 miles (+1,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    408899240804
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,690 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,690 miles
    Test number
    650723487383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,611 miles (+1,968)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    958636828269
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass89,643 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    832631383386
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail89,619 miles (+1,827)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    519588946821
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass87,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,792 miles
    Test number
    921072490154
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail87,788 miles (+3,635)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    434410942540
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass84,153 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,153 miles
    Test number
    370650056981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,037 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,037 miles
    Test number
    449825125114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,728 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    667348624149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic 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)

  14. Pass76,728 miles (+11,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    905138424178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic 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)

  15. Fail65,501 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    148798123133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,501 miles (+5,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    676578223132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,710 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    359578812123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,424 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    915658211172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,625 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    654119210159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail55,614 miles (+5,666)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    153528810113
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass49,948 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    474331029106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in tread of n/s rear tyre

  22. Fail49,948 miles (+9,163)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    783561629104
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in tread of n/s rear tyre

  23. Pass40,785 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,785 miles
    Test number
    201494318462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,217 miles (+5,646)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    920617077148
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  25. Pass30,571 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,571 miles
    Test number
    754758376147
    • NoteNSR TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGE AND TREAD LOW.
    • NoteOSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH.

Questions about Y221 OUM

Does Y221 OUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 OUM expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 OUM?
The MOT on Y221 OUM expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 OUM done?
Y221 OUM was recorded at 96,006 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has Y221 OUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 OUM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 OUM 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 Y221 OUM find?
Y221 OUM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, and 4 more.

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