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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y271 EEBMOT history

Y271 EEB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

Y271 EEB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
173,508 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 EEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 EEB was last recorded at 173,508 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,942 miles · 30 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
566 miles
Average per year
7,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,508 miles
  • 2021 – 172,942 miles
  • 2020 – 172,045 miles
  • 2019 – 170,026 miles
  • 2018 – 166,107 miles
  • 2017 – 161,355 miles
  • 2016 – 156,264 miles
  • 2015 – 145,935 miles
  • 2014 – 139,389 miles
  • 2013 – 133,956 miles
  • 2012 – 125,847 miles
  • 2011 – 115,834 miles
  • 2010 – 93,905 miles
  • 2009 – 83,191 miles
  • 2008 – 74,836 miles
  • 2007 – 67,198 miles
  • 2006 – 58,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,508 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,508 miles (+566)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,508 miles
    Test number
    863413398849
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail172,942 miles (+897)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,942 miles
    Test number
    744670138132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,045 miles (+2,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,045 miles
    Test number
    507126764080
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass170,026 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,026 miles
    Test number
    844827124497
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail169,992 miles (+3,885)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,992 miles
    Test number
    686297848042
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rears and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass166,107 miles (+4,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,107 miles
    Test number
    880614316346
    • AdvisoryRear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

  7. Pass161,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    161,355 miles
    Test number
    492285261502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail161,355 miles (+5,091)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,355 miles
    Test number
    170771461563
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass156,264 miles (+10,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    156,264 miles
    Test number
    316140595880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring seems of incorrect type, however it appear to be a suitable replacement.
    • AdvisoryRear brakes dragging slightly

  10. Pass145,935 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    145,935 miles
    Test number
    417117315114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,802 miles (+6,413)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,802 miles
    Test number
    609291315170
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount has been removed

  12. Pass139,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,389 miles
    Test number
    959816404172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail139,389 miles (+5,433)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,389 miles
    Test number
    925846204132
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass133,956 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    937315713139
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition,replacement recommended
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  15. Fail133,956 miles (+8,109)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    837668503176
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition,replacement recommended
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken

  16. Pass125,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    577748212124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,847 miles (+10,013)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,847 miles
    Test number
    145755912140
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front and both rear tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread
    • NoteOffside front brake disc heavily deteriorated, replacement recommended
    • NoteRear pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

  18. Pass115,834 miles (+21,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    988898391005
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,905 miles (+10,714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,905 miles
    Test number
    674432870003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,191 miles (+8,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    544089039183
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass74,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    300490248107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,836 miles (+7,638)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    362560448154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass67,198 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    621582747147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    464989336112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,088 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,088 miles
    Test number
    631949336196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y271 EEB

Does Y271 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 EEB expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 EEB?
The MOT on Y271 EEB expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 EEB done?
Y271 EEB was recorded at 173,508 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 7,240 miles a year.
Has Y271 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 EEB has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y271 EEB 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 Y271 EEB find?
Y271 EEB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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