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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y238 VKXMOT history

Y238 VKX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 200,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

Y238 VKX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
200,010 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 VKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y238 VKX was last recorded at 200,010 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,463 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,547 miles
Average per year
7,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,010 miles
  • 2025 – 192,463 miles
  • 2024 – 185,370 miles
  • 2023 – 178,609 miles
  • 2022 – 173,448 miles
  • 2021 – 166,437 miles
  • 2020 – 160,986 miles
  • 2019 – 152,233 miles
  • 2018 – 147,491 miles
  • 2017 – 141,189 miles
  • 2016 – 137,362 miles
  • 2015 – 132,961 miles
  • 2014 – 128,561 miles
  • 2013 – 123,768 miles
  • 2012 – 115,325 miles
  • 2011 – 110,620 miles
  • 2010 – 101,103 miles
  • 2009 – 90,410 miles
  • 2008 – 80,485 miles
  • 2007 – 70,647 miles
  • 2006 – 60,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail200,010 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid join clamp (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail200,010 miles (+7,547)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,010 miles
    Test number
    209996697957
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to mid join clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass192,463 miles (+7,093)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,463 miles
    Test number
    171059597022
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass185,370 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,370 miles
    Test number
    342143798720
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail185,369 miles (+6,760)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,369 miles
    Test number
    871965685478
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,609 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,609 miles
    Test number
    818185764273
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail178,609 miles (+5,161)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,609 miles
    Test number
    499386294839
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake effort lower than o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,448 miles (+7,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,448 miles
    Test number
    462110468996
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and al rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass166,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,437 miles
    Test number
    512819946388
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail166,437 miles (+5,451)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,437 miles
    Test number
    492328460824
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass160,986 miles (+8,753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,986 miles
    Test number
    833095502522
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    152,233 miles
    Test number
    397067318129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail152,233 miles (+4,742)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,233 miles
    Test number
    159438091697
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass147,491 miles (+6,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,491 miles
    Test number
    866946386268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes and front to rear at rear corroding (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and tread cracking 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass141,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,189 miles
    Test number
    254040707720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,189 miles (+3,827)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,189 miles
    Test number
    736202153258
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall deteriorating

  16. Pass137,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,362 miles
    Test number
    927677475800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,362 miles (+4,401)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,362 miles
    Test number
    664279743527
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass132,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,961 miles
    Test number
    168595915467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,961 miles (+4,400)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,961 miles
    Test number
    539474215011
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  20. Pass128,561 miles (+4,793)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    869878524029
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass123,768 miles (+8,443)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    389573223022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise offside and nearside front inner steering joints slightly worn in my opinion ok at time off test

  22. Pass115,325 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    177699512427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,620 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,620 miles
    Test number
    578696031164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,619 miles (+9,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    445824031108
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass101,103 miles (+10,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    953965630118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  26. Pass90,410 miles (+9,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    201436339421
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass80,485 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    220710848105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,647 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,647 miles
    Test number
    902887337177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    872643546106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 VKX

Does Y238 VKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 VKX expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 VKX?
The MOT on Y238 VKX expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 VKX done?
Y238 VKX was recorded at 200,010 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,113 miles a year.
Has Y238 VKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 VKX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y238 VKX 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 VKX find?
Y238 VKX failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 12 more.

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