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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y249 RGMMOT history

Y249 RGM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

Y249 RGM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
149,877 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 RGM
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
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 RGM was last recorded at 149,877 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,248 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
4,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,877 miles
  • 2021 – 149,248 miles
  • 2020 – 148,703 miles
  • 2019 – 146,755 miles
  • 2018 – 145,314 miles
  • 2016 – 143,330 miles
  • 2015 – 137,732 miles
  • 2014 – 132,159 miles
  • 2013 – 122,559 miles
  • 2012 – 115,694 miles
  • 2011 – 106,701 miles
  • 2010 – 98,911 miles
  • 2009 – 91,555 miles
  • 2008 – 89,335 miles
  • 2007 – 81,531 miles
  • 2006 – 69,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    533176053498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,877 miles (+629)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    480263798953
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,248 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,248 miles
    Test number
    200679876689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass148,703 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    443310211591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,755 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,755 miles
    Test number
    341078168974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,739 miles (+1,425)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,739 miles
    Test number
    802311048777
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,314 miles
    Test number
    366624098022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail145,314 miles (+1,984)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,314 miles
    Test number
    183762680948
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass143,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    583088655288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail143,330 miles (+5,598)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    976904967698
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass137,732 miles (+5,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,732 miles
    Test number
    657840223627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  12. Fail132,159 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,159 miles
    Test number
    475233124340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass132,159 miles (+9,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,159 miles
    Test number
    487643524425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass122,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,559 miles
    Test number
    668983183138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,552 miles (+6,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,552 miles
    Test number
    767733283132
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass115,694 miles (+8,993)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    128106802264
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear shock absorber dust covers insecure

  17. Pass106,701 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,701 miles
    Test number
    558852271159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail105,954 miles (+7,043)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    476729951118
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted and getting thin
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass98,911 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,911 miles
    Test number
    524711060129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  20. Fail98,911 miles (+7,356)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,911 miles
    Test number
    814701960156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  21. Pass91,555 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,555 miles
    Test number
    941318149187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,335 miles (+7,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,335 miles
    Test number
    370748458196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass81,531 miles (+12,487)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,531 miles
    Test number
    244151277128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    113129106464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 RGM

Does Y249 RGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 RGM expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 RGM?
The MOT on Y249 RGM expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 RGM done?
Y249 RGM was recorded at 149,877 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 4,991 miles a year.
Has Y249 RGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 RGM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y249 RGM 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 Y249 RGM find?
Y249 RGM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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