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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y231 PDOMOT history

Y231 PDO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 210,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

Y231 PDO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
210,510 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 PDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 PDO was last recorded at 210,510 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 1,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,692 miles · 2 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,818 miles
Average per year
10,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,510 miles
  • 2021 – 208,692 miles
  • 2020 – 204,820 miles
  • 2019 – 200,707 miles
  • 2018 – 194,975 miles
  • 2017 – 187,696 miles
  • 2016 – 174,502 miles
  • 2015 – 159,873 miles
  • 2014 – 146,801 miles
  • 2013 – 135,492 miles
  • 2012 – 117,812 miles
  • 2011 – 103,711 miles
  • 2010 – 93,301 miles
  • 2009 – 81,452 miles
  • 2008 – 70,432 miles
  • 2007 – 60,091 miles
  • 2006 – 51,058 miles
  • 2005 – 36,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,510 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,510 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    210,510 miles
    Test number
    643021847977
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass208,692 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,692 miles
    Test number
    540868551237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,820 miles
    Test number
    345531648591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail204,820 miles (+4,113)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,820 miles
    Test number
    643220822005
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass200,707 miles (+5,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    200,707 miles
    Test number
    598887296011
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,975 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    194,975 miles
    Test number
    106104765916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail194,892 miles (+7,196)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,892 miles
    Test number
    874540055756
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass187,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    187,696 miles
    Test number
    442442996745
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail187,696 miles (+13,194)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,696 miles
    Test number
    755617207284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryInner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass174,502 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    174,502 miles
    Test number
    783499815134
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail174,502 miles (+14,629)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,502 miles
    Test number
    796122603284
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass159,873 miles (+13,072)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    159,873 miles
    Test number
    821663185239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,801 miles (+11,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,801 miles
    Test number
    507320474222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass135,492 miles (+17,680)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,492 miles
    Test number
    415958373298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass117,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    235540892233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail117,812 miles (+14,101)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    789137282238
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass103,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    619278191248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,711 miles (+10,410)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    136487291249
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass93,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,301 miles
    Test number
    433232910483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail93,301 miles (+11,849)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,301 miles
    Test number
    370400710332
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass81,452 miles (+11,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    734082409319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass70,432 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    673819908351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    451213027492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,091 miles (+9,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    832153627366
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass51,058 miles (+14,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    263842226328
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    754906525388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,233 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    160525425372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about Y231 PDO

Does Y231 PDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 PDO expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 PDO?
The MOT on Y231 PDO expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 PDO done?
Y231 PDO was recorded at 210,510 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 10,298 miles a year.
Has Y231 PDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 PDO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y231 PDO 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 Y231 PDO find?
Y231 PDO passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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