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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y249 UONMOT history

Y249 UON is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

Y249 UON red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
99,929 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 UON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 UON was last recorded at 99,929 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,929 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,929 miles
  • 2023 – 98,991 miles
  • 2022 – 96,852 miles
  • 2021 – 93,070 miles
  • 2020 – 90,476 miles
  • 2019 – 88,172 miles
  • 2018 – 85,320 miles
  • 2016 – 83,539 miles
  • 2015 – 81,188 miles
  • 2014 – 78,097 miles
  • 2013 – 73,793 miles
  • 2012 – 69,716 miles
  • 2011 – 64,182 miles
  • 2010 – 59,081 miles
  • 2009 – 53,976 miles
  • 2008 – 47,847 miles
  • 2007 – 40,209 miles
  • 2006 – 34,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,929 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,929 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,929 miles
    Test number
    969829636730
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail99,929 miles (+938)1 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,929 miles
    Test number
    408517714289
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass98,991 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    736311707892
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,991 miles (+2,139)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    248409141500
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass96,852 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,852 miles
    Test number
    818243239057
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail96,852 miles (+3,782)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,852 miles
    Test number
    973375120399
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,070 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    879307647986
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail93,070 miles (+2,594)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    667482415467
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass90,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,476 miles
    Test number
    444141327439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail90,476 miles (+2,304)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,476 miles
    Test number
    474417672369
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,172 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    265027813381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,165 miles (+2,845)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,165 miles
    Test number
    778213621632
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,320 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,320 miles
    Test number
    881391824770
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass83,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    534311246863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  15. Fail83,539 miles (+2,351)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    257859914822
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  16. Pass81,188 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    969647585160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,186 miles (+3,089)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    418441085177
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass78,097 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    928258974154
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear flexi hoses clips missing but still secure
    • NoteSlight play in inner joints steering rack

  19. Fail78,096 miles (+4,303)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,096 miles
    Test number
    375478874128
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear flexi hoses clips missing but still secure
    • NoteSlight play in inner joints steering rack

  20. Pass73,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    565429063109
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail73,793 miles (+4,077)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    128138563137
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass69,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    289171972442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,716 miles (+5,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    185650072174
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass64,182 miles (+5,101)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,182 miles
    Test number
    906664661185
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

  25. Pass59,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    292278950457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,081 miles (+5,105)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    283218250432
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  27. Pass53,976 miles (+6,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    214159959410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass47,847 miles (+7,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,847 miles
    Test number
    471936368115
    • 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)

  29. Pass40,209 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    374457517108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,906 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    423354496053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail34,855 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,855 miles
    Test number
    364801896041
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y249 UON

Does Y249 UON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 UON expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 UON?
The MOT on Y249 UON expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 UON done?
Y249 UON was recorded at 99,929 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 3,565 miles a year.
Has Y249 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 UON has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y249 UON 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 UON find?
Y249 UON passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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