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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y224 ACWMOT history

Y224 ACW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

Y224 ACW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
148,790 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 ACW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 ACW was last recorded at 148,790 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 6,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,389 miles · 16 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,401 miles
Average per year
4,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,790 miles
  • 2021 – 142,389 miles
  • 2020 – 138,180 miles
  • 2019 – 133,867 miles
  • 2018 – 129,885 miles
  • 2017 – 125,011 miles
  • 2016 – 118,794 miles
  • 2015 – 113,400 miles
  • 2014 – 112,004 miles
  • 2013 – 100,656 miles
  • 2012 – 96,920 miles
  • 2011 – 94,136 miles
  • 2010 – 90,716 miles
  • 2009 – 87,466 miles
  • 2008 – 83,701 miles
  • 2007 – 78,055 miles
  • 2006 – 70,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,790 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,790 miles
    Test number
    482376008004
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail148,790 miles (+6,401)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,790 miles
    Test number
    503943583206
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass142,389 miles (+4,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,389 miles
    Test number
    411820829193
    • 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. Pass138,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    348888484546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,180 miles (+4,313)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    229514482999
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    793556986840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Fail133,866 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,866 miles
    Test number
    511957955988
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,885 miles
    Test number
    503294234347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,884 miles (+4,873)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,884 miles
    Test number
    990006065511
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,011 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    293706195743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,794 miles (+5,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    177740849748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear arm bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking in tread no cords exposed at time of mot test
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from catalytic converter

  12. Pass113,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    186076425210
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail113,400 miles (+1,396)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,400 miles
    Test number
    358524625293
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,004 miles
    Test number
    436975764485
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail112,001 miles (+5,712)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,001 miles
    Test number
    979655864359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust mounts deteriorated.
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass106,289 miles (+5,633)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    246550214016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported.

  17. Pass100,656 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,656 miles
    Test number
    216361913060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,920 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,920 miles
    Test number
    898196302075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail94,136 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    186577901020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly.

  20. Pass94,136 miles (+3,420)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    428457501082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly.

  21. Pass90,716 miles (+3,250)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    330998200015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly.

  22. Pass87,466 miles (+3,765)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    572929109073
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,701 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,701 miles
    Test number
    714471018078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,055 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    904292717041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,663 miles
    Test number
    243495806098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y224 ACW

Does Y224 ACW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y224 ACW expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y224 ACW?
The MOT on Y224 ACW expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y224 ACW done?
Y224 ACW was recorded at 148,790 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 4,683 miles a year.
Has Y224 ACW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 ACW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y224 ACW 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 Y224 ACW find?
Y224 ACW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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