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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y242 PESMOT history

Y242 PES is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

Y242 PES silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
157,426 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 PES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 PES was last recorded at 157,426 miles on 10 May 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,420 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,426 miles
  • 2021 – 154,687 miles
  • 2020 – 152,421 miles
  • 2019 – 145,182 miles
  • 2018 – 142,068 miles
  • 2017 – 135,684 miles
  • 2016 – 134,265 miles
  • 2015 – 128,977 miles
  • 2014 – 121,611 miles
  • 2013 – 114,152 miles
  • 2012 – 107,693 miles
  • 2011 – 102,648 miles
  • 2010 – 98,021 miles
  • 2009 – 90,834 miles
  • 2007 – 72,138 miles
  • 2006 – 58,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,426 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,426 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,426 miles
    Test number
    684830021996
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail157,420 miles (+2,733)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,420 miles
    Test number
    214398594337
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass154,687 miles (+2,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,687 miles
    Test number
    576800146133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass152,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,421 miles
    Test number
    976528303586
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  5. Fail152,419 miles (+7,237)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,419 miles
    Test number
    725709219260
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  6. Pass145,182 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,182 miles
    Test number
    465087732844
    • MinorFront Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail145,119 miles (+3,051)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,119 miles
    Test number
    931734553963
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,068 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,068 miles
    Test number
    352187339436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail141,860 miles (+6,176)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,860 miles
    Test number
    421286785836
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn insucure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass135,684 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,684 miles
    Test number
    469155800112
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail135,674 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    890592870147
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose locking bolt missing, (3bolts, one missing) (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass134,265 miles (+5,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    134,265 miles
    Test number
    474795462682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail128,977 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,977 miles
    Test number
    638080965119
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOsf headlamp aim at upper limits

  14. Pass128,977 miles (+7,366)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,977 miles
    Test number
    648940565157
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOsf headlamp aim at upper limits

  15. Pass121,611 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,611 miles
    Test number
    788281694155
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti-role bar d-bushes

  16. Fail121,611 miles (+7,459)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,611 miles
    Test number
    869569184178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti-role bar d-bushes

  17. Pass114,152 miles (+6,459)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    875124783199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil light on
    • NoteSlight play offside front track rod end

  18. Pass107,693 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    867842982123
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  19. Fail107,693 miles (+5,045)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    695302172120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  20. Pass102,648 miles (+4,627)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    276080211155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass98,021 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    234583800458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,834 miles (+18,696)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    760917409191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,138 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    480930597171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,938 miles (+13,558)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,938 miles
    Test number
    833168287174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass58,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    341592696126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,380 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    724282996115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y242 PES

Does Y242 PES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 PES expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 PES?
The MOT on Y242 PES expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 PES done?
Y242 PES was recorded at 157,426 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 6,257 miles a year.
Has Y242 PES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 PES has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 PES 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 PES find?
Y242 PES passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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