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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y234 FFVMOT history

Y234 FFV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

Y234 FFV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
127,108 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 FFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 FFV was last recorded at 127,108 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 8,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,336 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8,772 miles
Average per year
4,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,108 miles
  • 2023 – 118,336 miles
  • 2022 – 113,219 miles
  • 2021 – 106,447 miles
  • 2020 – 103,543 miles
  • 2019 – 101,968 miles
  • 2018 – 100,115 miles
  • 2017 – 98,341 miles
  • 2016 – 97,408 miles
  • 2015 – 96,135 miles
  • 2014 – 92,454 miles
  • 2013 – 86,876 miles
  • 2012 – 79,242 miles
  • 2011 – 73,998 miles
  • 2010 – 67,782 miles
  • 2009 – 62,514 miles
  • 2008 – 56,539 miles
  • 2007 – 50,238 miles
  • 2006 – 44,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,108 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Emissions not done due too exhuast

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,108 miles (+8,772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    529224131937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass118,336 miles (+5,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,336 miles
    Test number
    715889502531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass113,219 miles (+6,772)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,219 miles
    Test number
    559888969069
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,447 miles (+2,904)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    364029457808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  5. Pass103,543 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,543 miles
    Test number
    489792944675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    453591585243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,968 miles (+1,853)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    181066572338
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass100,115 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,115 miles
    Test number
    215369054582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,109 miles (+1,768)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,109 miles
    Test number
    204034824195
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  10. Pass98,341 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    246185499585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    250498713438
    • AdvisoryEmissions not done due too exhuast

  12. Fail97,408 miles (+1,273)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,408 miles
    Test number
    779534629532
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not done due too exhuast

  13. Pass96,135 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    397795225111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,129 miles (+3,675)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    437867015155
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBonnet wont open

  15. Pass92,454 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    977135414191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,876 miles (+7,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    789381723103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,242 miles
    Test number
    759592122167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,238 miles (+5,240)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    706622422140
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight brake bind nsf
    • NoteSlight brake bind osr

  19. Pass73,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    506200511185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail73,998 miles (+6,216)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    707760011159
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass67,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    161094300192
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail67,782 miles (+5,268)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    444404500137
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass62,514 miles (+5,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,514 miles
    Test number
    831409219148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail56,539 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,539 miles
    Test number
    581685308149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  25. Pass56,539 miles (+6,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,539 miles
    Test number
    604455008167
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  26. Pass50,238 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    193554017195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,447 miles
    Test number
    124517216102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y234 FFV

Does Y234 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 FFV expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 FFV?
The MOT on Y234 FFV expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 FFV done?
Y234 FFV was recorded at 127,108 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 4,591 miles a year.
Has Y234 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 FFV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y234 FFV 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 FFV find?
Y234 FFV passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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