Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y243 XGNMOT history
Y243 XGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 97,928 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,535 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y243 XGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y243 XGN was last recorded at 97,928 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,260 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,668 miles
- Average per year
- 4,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,928 miles
- 2024 – 92,260 miles
- 2023 – 85,945 miles
- 2022 – 79,540 miles
- 2021 – 71,848 miles
- 2020 – 66,759 miles
- 2019 – 60,252 miles
- 2018 – 53,643 miles
- 2017 – 46,627 miles
- 2016 – 42,853 miles
- 2015 – 39,339 miles
- 2014 – 37,121 miles
- 2013 – 35,409 miles
- 2012 – 31,143 miles
- 2011 – 25,798 miles
- 2010 – 23,305 miles
- 2009 – 20,565 miles
- 2008 – 18,342 miles
- 2007 – 12,744 miles
- 2006 – 9,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,928 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front tyres tearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,928 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 97,928 miles
- Test number
- 351350201138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 92,260 miles
- Test number
- 807859255331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,260 miles (+6,315)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,260 miles
- Test number
- 289338024928
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,945 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 85,945 miles
- Test number
- 518415005357
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail85,942 miles (+6,402)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,942 miles
- Test number
- 305628208451
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,540 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 79,540 miles
- Test number
- 307771896581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront tyres tearing
Fail79,540 miles (+7,692)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,540 miles
- Test number
- 842231308955
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront tyres tearing
Pass71,848 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 71,848 miles
- Test number
- 455651884253
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail71,846 miles (+5,087)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,846 miles
- Test number
- 868377611153
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,759 miles (+6,507)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 66,759 miles
- Test number
- 864739407444
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,252 miles (+6,609)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 60,252 miles
- Test number
- 958685106936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 53,643 miles
- Test number
- 650213908976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,643 miles (+7,016)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,643 miles
- Test number
- 397890863287
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass46,627 miles (+3,774)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,627 miles
- Test number
- 763335964127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,853 miles (+3,514)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,853 miles
- Test number
- 163703855754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,339 miles (+2,218)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,339 miles
- Test number
- 586958895193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,121 miles (+1,712)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,121 miles
- Test number
- 776280314277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,409 miles (+4,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,409 miles
- Test number
- 297479083443
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass31,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 31,143 miles
- Test number
- 989968102224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,143 miles (+5,345)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,143 miles
- Test number
- 646866402291
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass25,798 miles (+2,493)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,798 miles
- Test number
- 375967291175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,305 miles (+2,740)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 23,305 miles
- Test number
- 221269470425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,565 miles (+2,223)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 20,565 miles
- Test number
- 613646069102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,342 miles (+5,598)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,342 miles
- Test number
- 340109478174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,744 miles (+462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 12,744 miles
- Test number
- 764885387150
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail12,282 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,282 miles
- Test number
- 411739577170
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- 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)
Pass12,282 miles (+2,467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 12,282 miles
- Test number
- 922559277183
- 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)
Pass9,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 9,815 miles
- Test number
- 750092956162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y243 XGN
- Does Y243 XGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 XGN is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y243 XGN?
- The MOT on Y243 XGN is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y243 XGN done?
- Y243 XGN was recorded at 97,928 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,535 miles a year.
- Has Y243 XGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y243 XGN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y243 XGN 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 XGN find?
- Y243 XGN passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle.
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