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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y242 PNTMOT history

Y242 PNT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

Y242 PNT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
163,127 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 PNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 PNT was last recorded at 163,127 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,098 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,127 miles
  • 2021 – 156,003 miles
  • 2019 – 152,380 miles
  • 2017 – 145,212 miles
  • 2016 – 138,410 miles
  • 2015 – 122,267 miles
  • 2014 – 104,972 miles
  • 2013 – 94,146 miles
  • 2012 – 81,402 miles
  • 2011 – 75,199 miles
  • 2010 – 66,336 miles
  • 2009 – 57,186 miles
  • 2007 – 55,104 miles
  • 2006 – 52,924 miles
  • 2005 – 50,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,127 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,127 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,127 miles
    Test number
    923248827012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail163,098 miles (+7,095)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,098 miles
    Test number
    349955987207
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass156,003 miles (+3,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,003 miles
    Test number
    495139002658
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass152,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,380 miles
    Test number
    427434967538
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail152,380 miles (+7,168)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,380 miles
    Test number
    895828291347
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

  6. Pass145,212 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,212 miles
    Test number
    192540231438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,114 miles (+6,704)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,114 miles
    Test number
    517000830305
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass138,410 miles (+279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,410 miles
    Test number
    618803053224
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail138,131 miles (+15,864)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,131 miles
    Test number
    460335703780
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass122,267 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    948384479295
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail122,259 miles (+17,287)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,259 miles
    Test number
    681620759400
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass104,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    189216374287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail104,972 miles (+10,826)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,972 miles
    Test number
    497946174254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass94,146 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    106887923141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail94,144 miles (+12,742)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    869632923118
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass81,402 miles (+6,203)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,402 miles
    Test number
    116761692474
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers side rear spring has broken at its extreme end but is locating properly.

  17. Pass75,199 miles (+8,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    979670161086
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass66,336 miles (+9,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,336 miles
    Test number
    182137150480
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteR/ no' plate hazey

  19. Pass57,186 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    494801059097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,104 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    342398347438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,924 miles (+2,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    662702346206
    • NoteSLIGHT CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

  22. Pass50,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    50,173 miles
    Test number
    632504025249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,173 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,173 miles
    Test number
    404672825279
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRear brake pads look a little low

Questions about Y242 PNT

Does Y242 PNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 PNT expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 PNT?
The MOT on Y242 PNT expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 PNT done?
Y242 PNT was recorded at 163,127 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has Y242 PNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 PNT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 PNT 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 PNT find?
Y242 PNT passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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