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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y239 BCWMOT history

Y239 BCW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

Y239 BCW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
166,594 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y239 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y239 BCW was last recorded at 166,594 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,069 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
6,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,594 miles
  • 2022 – 162,069 miles
  • 2021 – 157,775 miles
  • 2020 – 155,241 miles
  • 2019 – 148,448 miles
  • 2018 – 141,894 miles
  • 2017 – 130,965 miles
  • 2016 – 122,130 miles
  • 2015 – 112,248 miles
  • 2014 – 103,812 miles
  • 2013 – 96,366 miles
  • 2012 – 90,581 miles
  • 2011 – 84,205 miles
  • 2010 – 77,859 miles
  • 2009 – 70,895 miles
  • 2008 – 65,294 miles
  • 2007 – 57,381 miles
  • 2006 – 49,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,594 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure fixing (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,594 miles (+4,525)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,594 miles
    Test number
    450830133852
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure fixing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,069 miles (+4,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,069 miles
    Test number
    984100412678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack, (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,775 miles (+2,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,775 miles
    Test number
    386284968051
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass155,241 miles (+6,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,241 miles
    Test number
    474491235221
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass148,448 miles (+6,554)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,448 miles
    Test number
    982301743407
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass141,894 miles (+10,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,894 miles
    Test number
    771822922440
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brakes grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear park brake low effort

  7. Pass130,965 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,965 miles
    Test number
    631979115321
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass122,130 miles (+9,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,130 miles
    Test number
    585939224786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass112,248 miles (+8,436)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,248 miles
    Test number
    137577195487
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

  10. Pass103,812 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,812 miles
    Test number
    606604194073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,366 miles (+5,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,366 miles
    Test number
    409597283065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,581 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    389930192015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,205 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    897634191071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,859 miles (+6,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    471362300196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass70,895 miles (+5,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    701699489041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,294 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    174171258118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,578 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    552206198059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,381 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,381 miles
    Test number
    374055897006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,755 miles
    Test number
    571616696032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y239 BCW

Does Y239 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y239 BCW expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y239 BCW?
The MOT on Y239 BCW expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y239 BCW done?
Y239 BCW was recorded at 166,594 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 6,670 miles a year.
Has Y239 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y239 BCW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y239 BCW 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 Y239 BCW find?
Y239 BCW failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front exhaust system insecure fixing; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount, and 5 more.

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