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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y234 CEJMOT history

Y234 CEJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

Y234 CEJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
171,510 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 CEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 CEJ was last recorded at 171,510 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,510 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,510 miles
  • 2021 – 166,748 miles
  • 2019 – 162,387 miles
  • 2018 – 152,221 miles
  • 2017 – 143,539 miles
  • 2016 – 133,061 miles
  • 2015 – 128,432 miles
  • 2014 – 123,025 miles
  • 2013 – 118,906 miles
  • 2012 – 109,762 miles
  • 2011 – 93,634 miles
  • 2010 – 92,666 miles
  • 2009 – 89,318 miles
  • 2008 – 78,770 miles
  • 2007 – 68,926 miles
  • 2006 – 56,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,510 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill tender (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Corrosion underneath

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,510 miles
    Test number
    432951182212
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill tender (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,510 miles (+4,762)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,510 miles
    Test number
    218757876524
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill tender (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,748 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,748 miles
    Test number
    306884516821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail166,736 miles (+4,349)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,736 miles
    Test number
    274030515762
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass162,387 miles (+10,166)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,387 miles
    Test number
    666692030550
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets broken but still secure
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheels

  6. Pass152,221 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,221 miles
    Test number
    217544202474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip windscreen

  7. Fail152,213 miles (+8,674)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,213 miles
    Test number
    757886842991
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  8. Pass143,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    777026953460
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail143,539 miles (+10,478)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    664414827028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass133,061 miles (+4,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,061 miles
    Test number
    819590696957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake plates slightly corroded

  11. Pass128,432 miles (+5,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,432 miles
    Test number
    386415123560
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brakes pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryX4 inner arches covers fitted

  12. Pass123,025 miles (+4,119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,025 miles
    Test number
    766139084226
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass118,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,906 miles
    Test number
    705867143269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail118,906 miles (+9,144)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,906 miles
    Test number
    517727443246
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass109,762 miles (+16,128)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    367182942365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,634 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,634 miles
    Test number
    397489941251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,577 miles (+911)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    199387921296
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre brake light inop
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass92,666 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,666 miles
    Test number
    481284340257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,665 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    352633840204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,318 miles (+10,548)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    874207019211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,770 miles (+9,844)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    984135318279
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCrack in n/s headlamp lens
    • NoteN/s/f strut slightly damp

  22. Pass68,926 miles (+12,750)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,926 miles
    Test number
    261604617292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,176 miles
    Test number
    594800826204
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y234 CEJ

Does Y234 CEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 CEJ expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 CEJ?
The MOT on Y234 CEJ expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 CEJ done?
Y234 CEJ was recorded at 171,510 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 7,481 miles a year.
Has Y234 CEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 CEJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y234 CEJ 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 Y234 CEJ find?
Y234 CEJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill tender.

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