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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y224 GMBMOT history

Y224 GMB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

Y224 GMB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
160,011 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 GMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 GMB was last recorded at 160,011 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,009 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,011 miles
  • 2022 – 160,009 miles
  • 2021 – 152,125 miles
  • 2020 – 144,277 miles
  • 2019 – 137,424 miles
  • 2018 – 132,661 miles
  • 2017 – 121,952 miles
  • 2016 – 111,447 miles
  • 2015 – 102,724 miles
  • 2014 – 93,771 miles
  • 2013 – 79,841 miles
  • 2012 – 76,559 miles
  • 2011 – 74,932 miles
  • 2010 – 71,422 miles
  • 2009 – 66,979 miles
  • 2008 – 64,035 miles
  • 2007 – 60,305 miles
  • 2006 – 56,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,011 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,011 miles
    Test number
    632488192896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,010 miles (+1)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,010 miles
    Test number
    690305141834
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail160,009 miles (+7,884)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    840725837033
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,125 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,125 miles
    Test number
    960066737538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail152,124 miles (+7,847)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,124 miles
    Test number
    341532486565
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass144,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,277 miles
    Test number
    881921928727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail144,277 miles (+6,853)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,277 miles
    Test number
    167086789587
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass137,424 miles (+4,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,424 miles
    Test number
    758844280491
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,661 miles (+10,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,661 miles
    Test number
    941525427159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass121,952 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,952 miles
    Test number
    149214931161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,951 miles (+10,504)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,951 miles
    Test number
    763538790989
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,447 miles (+8,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    190475692375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear diswcs heavily corroded

  13. Pass102,724 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    119163985054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,771 miles (+13,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    138330974028
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass79,841 miles (+3,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,841 miles
    Test number
    856438173045
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass76,559 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    615669562062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,932 miles (+3,510)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,932 miles
    Test number
    437801481088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChips in both front headlamps
    • NoteDrivers side carpet wet
    • NoteFront and rear dics corroded
    • NoteRear wheels binding

  18. Pass71,422 miles (+4,443)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    553221680084
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteMinor body damage to n/s rear arch panel

  19. Pass66,979 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    982133689029
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to peresh

  20. Fail66,979 miles (+2,944)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,979 miles
    Test number
    973843789068
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear axle beam bushes deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to peresh

  21. Pass64,035 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,035 miles
    Test number
    644708178072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    952208377056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,305 miles (+3,422)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    760468677069
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding

  24. Pass56,883 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    383356076049
    • NoteN/S mirror insecure
    • NoteN/S/R brake binds slightly

Questions about Y224 GMB

Does Y224 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y224 GMB expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y224 GMB?
The MOT on Y224 GMB expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y224 GMB done?
Y224 GMB was recorded at 160,011 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
Has Y224 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 GMB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y224 GMB 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 GMB find?
Y224 GMB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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