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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y235 HVYMOT history

Y235 HVY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

Y235 HVY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
195,214 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 HVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y235 HVY was last recorded at 195,214 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 3,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,454 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,760 miles
Average per year
8,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 195,214 miles
  • 2022 – 191,454 miles
  • 2021 – 186,051 miles
  • 2020 – 181,007 miles
  • 2019 – 171,696 miles
  • 2018 – 158,661 miles
  • 2017 – 145,160 miles
  • 2016 – 133,248 miles
  • 2015 – 128,305 miles
  • 2014 – 122,129 miles
  • 2013 – 116,014 miles
  • 2012 – 108,618 miles
  • 2011 – 101,472 miles
  • 2010 – 94,366 miles
  • 2009 – 86,316 miles
  • 2008 – 77,219 miles
  • 2007 – 66,440 miles
  • 2006 – 54,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,214 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area excessive corrosion upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury boot lid corroded around handle area (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing area corroded - no sharp or protruding edges

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,214 miles (+3,760)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,214 miles
    Test number
    591181678408
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area excessive corrosion upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury boot lid corroded around handle area (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing area corroded - no sharp or protruding edges

  2. Pass191,454 miles (+5,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    191,454 miles
    Test number
    132553815902
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass186,051 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    186,051 miles
    Test number
    275340206900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,007 miles (+150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,007 miles
    Test number
    703353653445
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail180,857 miles (+9,161)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,857 miles
    Test number
    780345472022
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass171,696 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,696 miles
    Test number
    827503068900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,678 miles (+13,017)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,678 miles
    Test number
    104494221678
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,661 miles
    Test number
    158992845038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,661 miles (+13,501)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,661 miles
    Test number
    752450830354
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass145,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    201215299551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail145,160 miles (+11,912)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    730562891975
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass133,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    736108628889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,248 miles (+4,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    123514060631
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass128,305 miles (+6,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,305 miles
    Test number
    925616755075
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass122,129 miles (+6,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,129 miles
    Test number
    137615864441
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass116,014 miles (+7,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,014 miles
    Test number
    477053263067
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass108,618 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,618 miles
    Test number
    628077562012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail108,590 miles (+7,118)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,590 miles
    Test number
    468789552095
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass101,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,472 miles
    Test number
    865619551091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail101,472 miles (+7,106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,472 miles
    Test number
    876879651052
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass94,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    854854750046
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail94,236 miles (+7,920)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,236 miles
    Test number
    343774250025
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass86,316 miles (+9,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    701620359029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass77,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    413300468009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,219 miles (+10,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    902830768021
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass66,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    112719057047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,440 miles (+12,341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    733729457034
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass54,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    511169356034
    • NoteFRONT & REAR NO. PLATES SLIGHTLY DEFACED OK TIME OF TEST

Questions about Y235 HVY

Does Y235 HVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 HVY expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 HVY?
The MOT on Y235 HVY expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 HVY done?
Y235 HVY was recorded at 195,214 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 8,235 miles a year.
Has Y235 HVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 HVY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y235 HVY 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 Y235 HVY find?
Y235 HVY failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area excessive corrosion upper and lower, and 3 more.

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