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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

Y243 NLDMOT history

Y243 NLD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 45,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

Y243 NLD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
45,979 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 NLD was last recorded at 45,979 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 6,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,840 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,139 miles
Average per year
1,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,979 miles
  • 2022 – 39,840 miles
  • 2021 – 39,034 miles
  • 2020 – 37,770 miles
  • 2019 – 35,833 miles
  • 2018 – 34,133 miles
  • 2017 – 31,179 miles
  • 2016 – 29,811 miles
  • 2015 – 28,879 miles
  • 2014 – 27,489 miles
  • 2013 – 25,294 miles
  • 2011 – 22,166 miles
  • 2010 – 20,936 miles
  • 2009 – 20,045 miles
  • 2008 – 18,763 miles
  • 2007 – 16,484 miles
  • 2006 – 13,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    853916264970
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail45,975 miles (+6,135)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,975 miles
    Test number
    933371082642
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass39,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    889961317682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail39,840 miles (+806)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    513328424134
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass39,034 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    475480449193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail39,034 miles (+5)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    574995586525
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail39,029 miles (+1,259)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,029 miles
    Test number
    333242954845
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass37,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,770 miles
    Test number
    244928493504
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail37,770 miles (+1,937)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,770 miles
    Test number
    246481437362
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass35,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,833 miles
    Test number
    144982333261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,832 miles (+1,699)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    934070175004
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass34,133 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,133 miles
    Test number
    182251395411
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side front wishbone bushes slightly worn

  13. Fail34,131 miles (+6)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    865351643421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side front wishbone bushes slightly worn

  14. Fail34,125 miles (+2,946)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    596916794169
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBaffles loose in rear silencer box
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to number plates
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration to front suspension arm bushes

  15. Pass31,179 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,179 miles
    Test number
    658743818479
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to both number plates
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to front wishbone bushes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  16. Fail31,163 miles (+1,352)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,163 miles
    Test number
    369728363654
    • FailureEmissions not tested irregular readings throughout test so aborted-engine management lamp on (7.4.B.1)
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to both number plates
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to front wishbone bushes
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  17. Pass29,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    229555093338
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail29,811 miles (+932)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,811 miles
    Test number
    709399295940
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass28,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,879 miles
    Test number
    779315215110
    • 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)

  20. Fail28,879 miles (+1,390)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,879 miles
    Test number
    798875415196
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside 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 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)

  21. Pass27,489 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    749024074018
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managmemt light on

  22. Fail27,489 miles (+2,195)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    678233674046
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managmemt light on

  23. Pass25,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,294 miles
    Test number
    167632093047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,294 miles (+3,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,294 miles
    Test number
    678897483048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass22,166 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    649777301222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,165 miles (+1,229)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,165 miles
    Test number
    258396101290
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass20,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,936 miles
    Test number
    850288100279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,936 miles (+891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,936 miles
    Test number
    581908400287
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass20,045 miles (+1,282)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,045 miles
    Test number
    260211919238
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNear side front disc slight buckle

  30. Pass18,763 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,763 miles
    Test number
    654366708281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,484 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,484 miles
    Test number
    413692917244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass13,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,809 miles
    Test number
    481123396113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 NLD

Does Y243 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 NLD expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 NLD?
The MOT on Y243 NLD expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 NLD done?
Y243 NLD was recorded at 45,979 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 1,896 miles a year.
Has Y243 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 NLD has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y243 NLD 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 Y243 NLD find?
Y243 NLD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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