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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y221 RFMMOT history

Y221 RFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

Y221 RFM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2023
Mileage
99,388 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 RFM
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
11 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 RFM was last recorded at 99,388 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,388 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,388 miles
  • 2019 – 98,270 miles
  • 2018 – 93,181 miles
  • 2017 – 83,815 miles
  • 2016 – 75,289 miles
  • 2014 – 73,474 miles
  • 2013 – 70,417 miles
  • 2012 – 67,658 miles
  • 2011 – 58,793 miles
  • 2010 – 54,695 miles
  • 2009 – 47,736 miles
  • 2008 – 41,950 miles
  • 2007 – 37,554 miles
  • 2006 – 31,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,388 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    801840013940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail99,388 miles (+1,118)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    797233013452
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail98,270 miles (+5,089)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    510230620935
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Hand brake mechanism seized at calliper (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Cleared but came straight back on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of age and near legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    913903054448
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail93,181 miles (+9,366)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    863776834019
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass83,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    208416222364
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail83,815 miles (+8,526)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,815 miles
    Test number
    364848829499
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass75,289 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    200555929292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,474 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    987497724267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,473 miles (+3,056)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,473 miles
    Test number
    825437514223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe missing

  11. Pass70,417 miles (+2,759)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,417 miles
    Test number
    308914723230
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon standard wheels and tyres
    • NoteTail pipe missing

  12. Pass67,658 miles (+8,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    567895422253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  13. Pass58,793 miles (+4,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    329855121200
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot insecure

  14. Pass54,695 miles (+6,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    124417720288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,736 miles (+5,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    443787929250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,950 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    962111218203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,902 miles (+4,348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    970226608217
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass37,554 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,554 miles
    Test number
    374487427242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,696 miles
    Test number
    652712216284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 RFM

Does Y221 RFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 RFM expired on 11 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 RFM?
The MOT on Y221 RFM expired on 11 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 RFM done?
Y221 RFM was recorded at 99,388 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has Y221 RFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 RFM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 RFM 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 RFM find?
Y221 RFM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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