Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y231 FFVMOT history
Y231 FFV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 120,374 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y231 FFV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y231 FFV was last recorded at 120,374 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 4,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jun 2019: 60,816 miles, lower than 109,996 miles on 27 Jun 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 115,724 miles · 16 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,650 miles
- Average per year
- 5,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 120,374 miles
- 2021 – 115,724 miles
- 2019 – 60,816 miles
- 2018 – 102,603 miles
- 2017 – 95,939 miles
- 2016 – 91,423 miles
- 2015 – 87,345 miles
- 2014 – 82,591 miles
- 2013 – 79,715 miles
- 2012 – 76,914 miles
- 2011 – 74,198 miles
- 2010 – 71,043 miles
- 2009 – 66,752 miles
- 2008 – 57,671 miles
- 2007 – 47,190 miles
- 2006 – 27,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,374 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,374 miles (+4,650)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,374 miles
- Test number
- 632426048285
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,724 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 115,724 miles
- Test number
- 216417571125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,647 miles (+54,831)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,647 miles
- Test number
- 330412386406
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded( at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,816 miles (-49,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 60,816 miles
- Test number
- 584261725835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail109,996 miles (+7,393)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,996 miles
- Test number
- 961451713005
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,603 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,603 miles
- Test number
- 754682438526
- AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe sleeve deteriorated
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail102,602 miles (+6,663)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,602 miles
- Test number
- 415253832258
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre pipe sleeve deteriorated
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,939 miles (+4,516)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,939 miles
- Test number
- 524127467798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,423 miles (+4,078)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 91,423 miles
- Test number
- 956124411599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,345 miles (+4,754)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 87,345 miles
- Test number
- 478217995145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,591 miles (+2,876)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,591 miles
- Test number
- 465517854111
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,715 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 79,715 miles
- Test number
- 165871463120
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail79,715 miles (+2,801)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,715 miles
- Test number
- 888491063199
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCoolant low
Pass76,914 miles (+2,716)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,914 miles
- Test number
- 818768652153
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside rear tyre, uneven tread wear. Worn outer edge
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass74,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,198 miles
- Test number
- 149564351109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,198 miles (+3,155)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,198 miles
- Test number
- 349344751172
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass71,043 miles (+4,291)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 71,043 miles
- Test number
- 961488450131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,752 miles (+9,081)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 66,752 miles
- Test number
- 273736059190
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChip In Windscreen
Pass57,671 miles (+10,481)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 57,671 miles
- Test number
- 461330358140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,190 miles (+19,586)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 47,190 miles
- Test number
- 484905657121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 27,604 miles
- Test number
- 150943466141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y231 FFV
- Does Y231 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y231 FFV expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y231 FFV?
- The MOT on Y231 FFV expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y231 FFV done?
- Y231 FFV was recorded at 120,374 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
- Has Y231 FFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y231 FFV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y231 FFV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y231 FFV find?
- Y231 FFV passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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