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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y237 TGFMOT history

Y237 TGF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

Y237 TGF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
138,874 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 TGF was last recorded at 138,874 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 1,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,883 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,991 miles
Average per year
6,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,874 miles
  • 2022 – 136,883 miles
  • 2021 – 134,548 miles
  • 2020 – 133,896 miles
  • 2019 – 132,095 miles
  • 2018 – 127,366 miles
  • 2017 – 118,365 miles
  • 2016 – 107,755 miles
  • 2015 – 107,646 miles
  • 2014 – 100,198 miles
  • 2013 – 94,379 miles
  • 2012 – 87,769 miles
  • 2011 – 76,595 miles
  • 2009 – 55,943 miles
  • 2008 – 37,660 miles
  • 2007 – 33,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,874 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,874 miles (+1,991)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,874 miles
    Test number
    782865937900
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass136,883 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,883 miles
    Test number
    736626380052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,847 miles (+2,299)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,847 miles
    Test number
    612902251598
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,548 miles (+652)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,548 miles
    Test number
    869601359212
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,896 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,896 miles
    Test number
    798154216816
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,896 miles (+1,801)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,896 miles
    Test number
    667795907280
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,095 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,095 miles
    Test number
    205110105487
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge need changing soon
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear
    • AdvisorySuspension lowerd alround

  8. Fail132,095 miles (+4,729)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,095 miles
    Test number
    503944505056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNo warning lights on dash time of test
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge need changing soon
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear
    • AdvisorySuspension lowerd alround

  9. Pass127,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    780022920981
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered alround

  10. Fail127,366 miles (+9,001)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    111682995011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered alround

  11. Pass118,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    884016118762
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged

  12. Fail118,365 miles (+10,610)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    378247216754
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre punctured

  13. Pass107,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,755 miles
    Test number
    191271300734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail107,755 miles (+109)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,755 miles
    Test number
    886139263181
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail107,646 miles (+7,448)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    509783364395
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing unable to complete check due to boot lid not opening (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryN/s front window insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension has been lowered

  16. Pass100,198 miles (+5,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    457820804442
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass94,379 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    166767383278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,769 miles (+11,174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    888487702286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteLowering springs fitted

  19. Fail76,595 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    587174821072
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s rear axle bushes worn
    • NoteAdvise n/s inner drive shaft gator split
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear number plate lamp corroded
    • NoteAdvise play in o/s steering rack arm

  20. Pass76,595 miles (+20,652)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    669924421052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise n/s and o/s rear axle bushes worn
    • NoteAdvise n/s inner drive shaft gator split
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear number plate lamp corroded
    • NoteAdvise play in o/s steering rack arm

  21. Pass55,943 miles (+18,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,943 miles
    Test number
    813612089167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass37,660 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    270205588072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,416 miles
    Test number
    921685187009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 TGF

Does Y237 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 TGF expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 TGF?
The MOT on Y237 TGF expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 TGF done?
Y237 TGF was recorded at 138,874 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
Has Y237 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 TGF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y237 TGF 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 Y237 TGF find?
Y237 TGF passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; exhaust noisy.

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