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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y238 HPGMOT history

Y238 HPG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

Y238 HPG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
84,268 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 HPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 HPG was last recorded at 84,268 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,110 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
3,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,268 miles
  • 2022 – 84,110 miles
  • 2021 – 84,022 miles
  • 2020 – 83,332 miles
  • 2019 – 81,100 miles
  • 2018 – 78,276 miles
  • 2017 – 75,049 miles
  • 2016 – 72,170 miles
  • 2015 – 68,825 miles
  • 2014 – 65,658 miles
  • 2013 – 62,618 miles
  • 2012 – 58,716 miles
  • 2011 – 53,711 miles
  • 2010 – 49,262 miles
  • 2009 – 44,314 miles
  • 2008 – 39,314 miles
  • 2007 – 33,890 miles
  • 2006 – 29,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,268 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,268 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,268 miles
    Test number
    676960884820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,110 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    395984796372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,022 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    854306668583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,020 miles (+688)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    816519743110
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,332 miles (+2,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,332 miles
    Test number
    572901028136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass81,100 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,100 miles
    Test number
    456927298435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,276 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    409093536988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,049 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    960223354341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,170 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,170 miles
    Test number
    532666382676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,825 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    256118295452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    299998594473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,658 miles (+3,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,658 miles
    Test number
    457336494186
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
  13. Pass62,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    698946093150
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail62,618 miles (+3,902)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    218543093199
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass58,716 miles (+5,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    505515182161
    • NoteEsp lamp on
  16. Pass53,711 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    147761581156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,262 miles (+4,948)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    890419380192
    • NoteAdvise esp light on
    • NoteAdvise offside rear brake binding
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tryre worn on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise rear axle neaside and offside bushes worn
  18. Pass44,314 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,314 miles
    Test number
    882016479148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,314 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    212302788427
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass33,890 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    734582257135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,227 miles
    Test number
    834001536165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 HPG

Does Y238 HPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 HPG expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 HPG?
The MOT on Y238 HPG expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 HPG done?
Y238 HPG was recorded at 84,268 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 3,080 miles a year.
Has Y238 HPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 HPG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 HPG 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 HPG find?
Y238 HPG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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