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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y238 AWPMOT history

Y238 AWP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

Y238 AWP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
161,672 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 AWP
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
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 AWP was last recorded at 161,672 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,672 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,672 miles
  • 2021 – 158,246 miles
  • 2020 – 153,370 miles
  • 2019 – 147,976 miles
  • 2018 – 142,136 miles
  • 2017 – 136,167 miles
  • 2016 – 130,563 miles
  • 2015 – 123,414 miles
  • 2014 – 115,621 miles
  • 2013 – 108,779 miles
  • 2012 – 103,917 miles
  • 2011 – 100,128 miles
  • 2010 – 95,050 miles
  • 2009 – 91,926 miles
  • 2008 – 87,441 miles
  • 2007 – 81,116 miles
  • 2006 – 79,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,672 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,672 miles
    Test number
    996670966262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail161,672 miles (+3,426)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,672 miles
    Test number
    927853998235
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,246 miles (+4,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,246 miles
    Test number
    882923252371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass153,370 miles (+5,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    690613283947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,976 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    147,976 miles
    Test number
    121148375358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,976 miles (+5,840)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,976 miles
    Test number
    768666878291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,136 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,136 miles
    Test number
    688550172532
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail142,133 miles (+5,966)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,133 miles
    Test number
    522081408286
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,167 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,167 miles
    Test number
    386085269238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass130,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,563 miles
    Test number
    815358904151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail130,563 miles (+7,149)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,563 miles
    Test number
    457446584812
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass123,414 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    985262885124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail123,414 miles (+7,793)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    699642785183
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail115,621 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    437012884155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass115,621 miles (+6,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,621 miles
    Test number
    885832084136
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail108,779 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,779 miles
    Test number
    259492783182
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very close to legal limit.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  17. Pass108,779 miles (+4,862)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,779 miles
    Test number
    515392883129
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very close to legal limit.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  18. Pass103,917 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,917 miles
    Test number
    306196692105
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass100,128 miles (+5,078)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,128 miles
    Test number
    489099591178
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight front brake inbalance

  20. Pass95,050 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    721090290143
    • NoteOffside rear lamp cluster cracked.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  21. Fail95,050 miles (+3,124)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    430220690190
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes starting to split.
    • NoteOffside rear lamp cluster cracked.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

  22. Pass91,926 miles (+4,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,926 miles
    Test number
    520861039295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass87,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    921683538247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,441 miles (+6,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    804297928296
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  25. Fail81,116 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    372621037148
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass81,116 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    700661737144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,348 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    123889526167
    • NoteAir filter box insecure
    • NoteSurface corrosion and piting to front brake discs

Questions about Y238 AWP

Does Y238 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 AWP expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 AWP?
The MOT on Y238 AWP expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 AWP done?
Y238 AWP was recorded at 161,672 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 5,096 miles a year.
Has Y238 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 AWP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 AWP 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 Y238 AWP find?
Y238 AWP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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