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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y241 NLWMOT history

Y241 NLW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

Y241 NLW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
188,427 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 NLW
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
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 NLW was last recorded at 188,427 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 2,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,917 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,510 miles
Average per year
6,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,427 miles
  • 2024 – 185,917 miles
  • 2023 – 184,470 miles
  • 2022 – 178,814 miles
  • 2021 – 170,243 miles
  • 2020 – 168,193 miles
  • 2019 – 163,269 miles
  • 2018 – 160,596 miles
  • 2017 – 157,449 miles
  • 2016 – 153,191 miles
  • 2015 – 148,710 miles
  • 2014 – 144,455 miles
  • 2013 – 139,404 miles
  • 2012 – 136,302 miles
  • 2011 – 122,526 miles
  • 2009 – 101,163 miles
  • 2008 – 78,487 miles
  • 2007 – 60,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,427 miles (+2,510)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    188,427 miles
    Test number
    857259991629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass185,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,917 miles
    Test number
    672348393483
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

  3. Fail185,917 miles (+1,447)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,917 miles
    Test number
    461140521086
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, not deemed excessive.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

  4. Pass184,470 miles (+5,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,470 miles
    Test number
    916990864091
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel localised corrosion

  5. Pass178,814 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,814 miles
    Test number
    349019695057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,688 miles (+8,445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,688 miles
    Test number
    395470832524
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,243 miles (+2,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    170,243 miles
    Test number
    587417305790
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass168,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,193 miles
    Test number
    958972535461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail168,193 miles (+4,924)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,193 miles
    Test number
    898279512740
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass163,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,269 miles
    Test number
    634501646681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail163,269 miles (+2,673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,269 miles
    Test number
    294680233603
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass160,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,596 miles
    Test number
    826950327884
    • 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)

  13. Fail160,596 miles (+3,147)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,596 miles
    Test number
    446366541100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass157,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    265640982020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail157,449 miles (+4,258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    621422613861
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass153,191 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,191 miles
    Test number
    631134902425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,710 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,710 miles
    Test number
    155161255078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass144,455 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    686813554066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,404 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    988510543029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,302 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,302 miles
    Test number
    668584352067
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Fail136,292 miles (+13,766)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    197652352480
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass122,526 miles (+21,363)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    637358101039
    • Note~ GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON ~
    • Note~ N/S/F TYRE HAS NAIL IN ~
    • Note~ O/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH ~

  23. Pass101,163 miles (+5,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,163 miles
    Test number
    364392459380
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass95,903 miles (+17,416)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    344069809025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Fail78,487 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    734372908094
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass78,487 miles (+17,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    962182208095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    284472107010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,741 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    960612307006
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y241 NLW

Does Y241 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y241 NLW expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y241 NLW?
The MOT on Y241 NLW expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y241 NLW done?
Y241 NLW was recorded at 188,427 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 6,831 miles a year.
Has Y241 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 NLW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y241 NLW 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 Y241 NLW find?
Y241 NLW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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