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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y271 TGPMOT history

Y271 TGP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2023.

Y271 TGP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2024
Mileage
68,802 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 TGP
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 TGP was last recorded at 68,802 miles on 29 Apr 2023, 8,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,260 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,542 miles
Average per year
3,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,802 miles
  • 2021 – 60,260 miles
  • 2020 – 52,425 miles
  • 2019 – 42,341 miles
  • 2018 – 34,732 miles
  • 2017 – 28,487 miles
  • 2016 – 22,636 miles
  • 2015 – 22,439 miles
  • 2014 – 22,164 miles
  • 2013 – 21,509 miles
  • 2012 – 20,703 miles
  • 2011 – 19,652 miles
  • 2010 – 18,519 miles
  • 2009 – 17,262 miles
  • 2008 – 15,781 miles
  • 2007 – 13,632 miles
  • 2006 – 11,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm bush BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear movement(on limit)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut centre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,802 miles (+8,542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    960076048183
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm bush BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    750173512546
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail60,260 miles (+7,835)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    173936115794
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass52,425 miles (+22)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,425 miles
    Test number
    395262143728
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear movement(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail52,403 miles (+10,062)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,403 miles
    Test number
    470484529724
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear movement(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass42,341 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    856116069981
    • AdvisoryFront Upper top mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
  7. Fail42,338 miles (+7,606)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    810043355290
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper top mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
  8. Pass34,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    368634903837
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail34,732 miles (+6,245)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    869543331765
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass28,487 miles (+5,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,487 miles
    Test number
    856926620703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass22,636 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,636 miles
    Test number
    234795310271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,606 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,606 miles
    Test number
    140260700952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,439 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    676896325165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    599682034112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,164 miles (+655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    437782634156
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass21,509 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,509 miles
    Test number
    536153633122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,703 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,703 miles
    Test number
    536898232103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,652 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,652 miles
    Test number
    567397231119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,519 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,519 miles
    Test number
    173081830111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,262 miles
    Test number
    364608739136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,262 miles (+1,481)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,262 miles
    Test number
    881238639196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  22. Pass15,781 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,781 miles
    Test number
    544351948179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,632 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,632 miles
    Test number
    152332047157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,343 miles
    Test number
    990012746183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 TGP

Does Y271 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 TGP expired on 28 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 TGP?
The MOT on Y271 TGP expired on 28 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 TGP done?
Y271 TGP was recorded at 68,802 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2023, an average of 3,393 miles a year.
Has Y271 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 TGP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y271 TGP 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 TGP find?
Y271 TGP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bushes; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear arm bush borderline, and 2 more.

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