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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y236 SORMOT history

Y236 SOR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

Y236 SOR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2021
Mileage
167,607 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 SOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y236 SOR was last recorded at 167,607 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,178 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
6,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 167,607 miles
  • 2020 – 164,178 miles
  • 2019 – 161,676 miles
  • 2018 – 156,865 miles
  • 2017 – 146,725 miles
  • 2016 – 129,030 miles
  • 2015 – 120,072 miles
  • 2014 – 111,702 miles
  • 2013 – 103,814 miles
  • 2012 – 100,051 miles
  • 2011 – 95,315 miles
  • 2010 – 90,354 miles
  • 2009 – 85,561 miles
  • 2008 – 81,213 miles
  • 2007 – 76,648 miles
  • 2006 – 64,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,607 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads poor condition
  • AdvisorySlight bind nearside rear brake

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.

  • Offside door mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear position lamp dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,607 miles (+3,429)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,607 miles
    Test number
    665720155467
    • 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight bind nearside rear brake

  2. Pass164,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,178 miles
    Test number
    355558624403
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail164,178 miles (+2,502)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,178 miles
    Test number
    741192738082
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,676 miles (+4,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,676 miles
    Test number
    232011449345
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing out of shape and perished/ cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer front mounting rubber split

  5. Pass156,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,865 miles
    Test number
    786668274466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  6. Fail156,865 miles (+10,140)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,865 miles
    Test number
    487891397303
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  7. Pass146,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,725 miles
    Test number
    598553412657
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn

  8. Fail146,725 miles (+17,695)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,725 miles
    Test number
    880521100566
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn

  9. Pass129,030 miles (+8,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    356736461230
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass120,072 miles (+1,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    667458215259
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner steering joint

  11. Fail119,036 miles (+7,334)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,036 miles
    Test number
    607799845133
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,702 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,702 miles
    Test number
    697904614138
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail111,701 miles (+7,887)3 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,701 miles
    Test number
    918604114143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass103,814 miles (+69)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,814 miles
    Test number
    899052793053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels

  15. Fail103,745 miles (+3,694)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,745 miles
    Test number
    198139983434
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear wheels

  16. Pass100,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    508763592010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,051 miles (+4,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    798553092064
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass95,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    195352591084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail95,315 miles (+4,961)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    876191391081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass90,354 miles (+4,793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    612261680064
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass85,561 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    384122999016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    353149278084
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail81,213 miles (+4,565)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    962839278068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass76,648 miles (+448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,648 miles
    Test number
    274300747082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail76,200 miles (+12,059)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    854959317003
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass64,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    143874606072
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage

Questions about Y236 SOR

Does Y236 SOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 SOR expired on 29 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 SOR?
The MOT on Y236 SOR expired on 29 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 SOR done?
Y236 SOR was recorded at 167,607 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 6,482 miles a year.
Has Y236 SOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 SOR has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y236 SOR 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 Y236 SOR find?
Y236 SOR failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 8 more.

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