Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y228 ERGMOT history
Y228 ERG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 223,350 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 223,350 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 9,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 ERG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 ERG was last recorded at 223,350 miles on 9 Jul 2022, 4,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 218,669 miles · 7 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,681 miles
- Average per year
- 9,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 223,350 miles
- 2021 – 218,669 miles
- 2020 – 214,260 miles
- 2019 – 208,878 miles
- 2018 – 203,330 miles
- 2017 – 198,053 miles
- 2016 – 188,062 miles
- 2015 – 177,334 miles
- 2014 – 166,884 miles
- 2013 – 156,082 miles
- 2012 – 144,445 miles
- 2011 – 132,410 miles
- 2010 – 126,873 miles
- 2009 – 112,885 miles
- 2007 – 102,335 miles
- 2006 – 85,460 miles
- 2005 – 62,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,350 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Both front wheel arches corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear axle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,350 miles (+4,681)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 223,350 miles
- Test number
- 226236145016
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
Pass218,669 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 218,669 miles
- Test number
- 479563846125
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail218,669 miles (+4,409)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,669 miles
- Test number
- 128606790902
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass214,260 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 214,260 miles
- Test number
- 493673916424
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
Fail214,260 miles (+5,382)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,260 miles
- Test number
- 769076041631
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded
Pass208,878 miles (+5,548)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 208,878 miles
- Test number
- 402979615366
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass203,330 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 203,330 miles
- Test number
- 546901964145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail203,330 miles (+5,277)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,330 miles
- Test number
- 539760916886
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass198,053 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 198,053 miles
- Test number
- 776488989750
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail198,053 miles (+9,991)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,053 miles
- Test number
- 913248157828
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass188,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 188,062 miles
- Test number
- 283396314379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,062 miles (+10,728)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,062 miles
- Test number
- 253830237098
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass177,334 miles (+10,450)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 177,334 miles
- Test number
- 415065685149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 166,884 miles
- Test number
- 246575084441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,884 miles (+10,802)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,884 miles
- Test number
- 257244484109
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass156,082 miles (+11,637)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 156,082 miles
- Test number
- 737823283111
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass144,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 144,445 miles
- Test number
- 538234682188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,445 miles (+12,035)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,445 miles
- Test number
- 285234482473
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass132,410 miles (+5,537)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 132,410 miles
- Test number
- 546323601297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
- NoteWear to all 4 tyres
- NoteWear to front brake pads
Pass126,873 miles (+66)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 126,873 miles
- Test number
- 954824510255
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NotePlay in steering rack
- NoteWear to both rear tyres outer edges
- NoteWear to front brake discs & pads
- NoteWear to offside front tyre
Fail126,807 miles (+13,922)9 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,807 miles
- Test number
- 632140710253
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NotePlay in steering rack
- NoteWear to both rear tyres outer edges
- NoteWear to front brake discs & pads
- NoteWear to offside front tyre
Pass112,885 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 112,885 miles
- Test number
- 553606139077
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 wipers split.
Fail112,875 miles (+10,540)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,875 miles
- Test number
- 360005439068
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 wipers split.
Pass102,335 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 102,335 miles
- Test number
- 594230917329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,270 miles (+16,810)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,270 miles
- Test number
- 621666707357
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteWasher fluid low
Pass85,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 85,460 miles
- Test number
- 670666306323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,460 miles (+23,296)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,460 miles
- Test number
- 690055706392
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,164 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 62,164 miles
- Test number
- 262972235299
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail62,164 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,164 miles
- Test number
- 821892335236
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about Y228 ERG
- Does Y228 ERG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y228 ERG expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 ERG?
- The MOT on Y228 ERG expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y228 ERG done?
- Y228 ERG was recorded at 223,350 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2022, an average of 9,546 miles a year.
- Has Y228 ERG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 ERG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y228 ERG 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 Y228 ERG find?
- Y228 ERG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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