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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y234 MFCMOT history

Y234 MFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

Y234 MFC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
122,102 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 MFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 MFC was last recorded at 122,102 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 4,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,237 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,865 miles
Average per year
4,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,102 miles
  • 2021 – 117,237 miles
  • 2020 – 111,402 miles
  • 2019 – 104,130 miles
  • 2018 – 97,410 miles
  • 2017 – 91,724 miles
  • 2016 – 88,965 miles
  • 2015 – 84,559 miles
  • 2014 – 80,226 miles
  • 2013 – 76,195 miles
  • 2012 – 71,189 miles
  • 2011 – 65,269 miles
  • 2010 – 60,292 miles
  • 2009 – 54,469 miles
  • 2008 – 50,008 miles
  • 2007 – 46,258 miles
  • 2006 – 42,249 miles
  • 2005 – 37,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,102 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

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.

  • Front brake backing plates rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front subframe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust front flexi pipe poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,102 miles (+4,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,102 miles
    Test number
    948073265778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

  2. Pass117,237 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,237 miles
    Test number
    389154621168
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates rusty
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,216 miles (+5,814)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    206775759808
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates rusty
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,402 miles
    Test number
    663513852836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe poor condition

  5. Fail111,402 miles (+7,272)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,402 miles
    Test number
    722522863865
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe poor condition

  6. Pass104,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    927514112910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail104,130 miles (+6,720)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,130 miles
    Test number
    311659978735
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass97,410 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    223752795376
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,724 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,724 miles
    Test number
    546671068382
    • AdvisoryRear tyres walls perishing

  10. Pass88,965 miles (+4,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,965 miles
    Test number
    175489668886
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both + perished (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass84,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    818261257521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,559 miles (+4,333)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    304097516311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass80,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    106201784270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,226 miles (+4,031)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    576741084280
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass76,195 miles (+18)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,195 miles
    Test number
    678095183269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHead lamp covers fitted at time of test
    • NoteSlight binding to n/s/r brake

  16. Fail76,177 miles (+4,988)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,177 miles
    Test number
    555524083298
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth inner CV gaiter clips missing
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  17. Pass71,189 miles (+5,920)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    779973782218
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit and perished
    • NoteVee belt deteriorated and noisy

  18. Pass65,269 miles (+4,977)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    656604581258
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face
    • NoteRear registration plate in poor condition

  19. Pass60,292 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,292 miles
    Test number
    703215980263
    • NoteFront number plate small crack through letter "Y"
    • NoteHandbrake knotchy on application
    • NoteNearside and offside rear suspension cross beam mounts deteriorated and split
    • NoteRear number plate some seperation from backing and made in euro style format offset to right

  20. Fail60,292 miles (+5,823)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,292 miles
    Test number
    170905380276
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate small crack through letter "Y"
    • NoteHandbrake knotchy on application
    • NoteNearside and offside rear suspension cross beam mounts deteriorated and split
    • NoteRear number plate some seperation from backing and made in euro style format offset to right

  21. Pass54,469 miles (+4,461)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    614548979285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre age cracked

  22. Pass50,008 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,008 miles
    Test number
    383720988228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,258 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,258 miles
    Test number
    354802587237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,249 miles (+4,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    313569966284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass37,513 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    971574385283
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount in poor condion

Questions about Y234 MFC

Does Y234 MFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 MFC expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 MFC?
The MOT on Y234 MFC expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 MFC done?
Y234 MFC was recorded at 122,102 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 4,976 miles a year.
Has Y234 MFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 MFC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y234 MFC 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 MFC find?
Y234 MFC passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear coil spring corroded; general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

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