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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y242 ODMMOT history

Y242 ODM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.

Y242 ODM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
76,666 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 ODM
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
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 ODM was last recorded at 76,666 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 5,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,163 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,503 miles
Average per year
2,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,666 miles
  • 2024 – 71,163 miles
  • 2023 – 69,867 miles
  • 2022 – 68,607 miles
  • 2021 – 67,436 miles
  • 2020 – 66,482 miles
  • 2019 – 65,058 miles
  • 2018 – 62,813 miles
  • 2017 – 60,677 miles
  • 2016 – 58,233 miles
  • 2014 – 55,533 miles
  • 2013 – 52,565 miles
  • 2012 – 49,104 miles
  • 2011 – 45,938 miles
  • 2010 – 42,701 miles
  • 2009 – 40,103 miles
  • 2008 – 37,163 miles
  • 2007 – 33,732 miles
  • 2006 – 28,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,666 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,666 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,666 miles
    Test number
    304647292281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass71,163 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    683271453694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,154 miles (+1,287)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    185491806370
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass69,867 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    388680014657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,607 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    423802389430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,436 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    941217973865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,482 miles (+1,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,482 miles
    Test number
    952342052679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass65,058 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    267587380460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,813 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    403388045746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,811 miles (+2,134)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    634826171844
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass60,677 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,677 miles
    Test number
    119408965063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,233 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    202316475554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,533 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    598248014399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,565 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    945015123350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,104 miles (+3,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    806843302378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass45,938 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    416012431398
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn thin
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot insecure
  17. Fail45,938 miles (+3,237)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    187372231381
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn thin
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot insecure
  18. Pass42,701 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,701 miles
    Test number
    460756320427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,103 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    522157729307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,163 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    552819428361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,732 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,732 miles
    Test number
    703915597222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,880 miles
    Test number
    170590236135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 ODM

Does Y242 ODM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 ODM expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 ODM?
The MOT on Y242 ODM expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 ODM done?
Y242 ODM was recorded at 76,666 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
Has Y242 ODM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 ODM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y242 ODM 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 Y242 ODM find?
Y242 ODM passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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