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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y238 CLCMOT history

Y238 CLC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2022.

Y238 CLC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2023
Mileage
187,583 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 CLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 CLC was last recorded at 187,583 miles on 12 Apr 2022, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,344 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
10,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,583 miles
  • 2021 – 181,078 miles
  • 2020 – 167,036 miles
  • 2019 – 160,129 miles
  • 2018 – 153,963 miles
  • 2017 – 144,365 miles
  • 2016 – 137,690 miles
  • 2014 – 127,140 miles
  • 2013 – 113,257 miles
  • 2012 – 102,919 miles
  • 2011 – 78,334 miles
  • 2010 – 51,336 miles
  • 2009 – 34,736 miles
  • 2008 – 23,020 miles
  • 2007 – 13,886 miles
  • 2006 – 11,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,583 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,583 miles (+239)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    187,583 miles
    Test number
    560913085869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  2. Fail187,344 miles (+6,266)11 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,344 miles
    Test number
    139366543567
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  3. Pass181,078 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    181,078 miles
    Test number
    997552006643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail181,078 miles (+14,042)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,078 miles
    Test number
    817565107659
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass167,036 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,036 miles
    Test number
    938703937979
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

  6. Fail167,035 miles (+6,906)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,035 miles
    Test number
    859155192793
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes imbalanced

  7. Pass160,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,129 miles
    Test number
    937037605721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,129 miles (+6,166)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,129 miles
    Test number
    693007695751
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass153,963 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,963 miles
    Test number
    758321387925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,961 miles (+9,596)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,961 miles
    Test number
    860857497286
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended main axle bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended main axle bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  11. Pass144,365 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,365 miles
    Test number
    106021311850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail144,365 miles (+6,675)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,365 miles
    Test number
    461318875869
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft gaurd losse

  13. Pass137,690 miles (+10,550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,690 miles
    Test number
    686336919243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,140 miles (+13,883)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    269306334358
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside inner front constant velocity joint cover insecure
    • NoteRear axle bushes badly worn

  15. Pass113,257 miles (+10,338)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    707580183287
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  16. Pass102,919 miles (+24,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,919 miles
    Test number
    639858072248
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass78,334 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    355470471466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Fail78,334 miles (+26,998)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    399760571250
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass51,336 miles (+16,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    983675830252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml on

  20. Pass34,736 miles (+11,716)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    202854239032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,020 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    851200968092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,886 miles (+2,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,886 miles
    Test number
    683792457078
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass11,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    11,765 miles
    Test number
    930100166013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 CLC

Does Y238 CLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 CLC expired on 11 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 CLC?
The MOT on Y238 CLC expired on 11 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 CLC done?
Y238 CLC was recorded at 187,583 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2022, an average of 10,910 miles a year.
Has Y238 CLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 CLC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 CLC 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 CLC find?
Y238 CLC passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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