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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y273 EUDMOT history

Y273 EUD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

Y273 EUD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,967 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 EUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 EUD was last recorded at 185,967 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,718 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,249 miles
Average per year
8,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,967 miles
  • 2021 – 182,718 miles
  • 2020 – 181,230 miles
  • 2019 – 174,582 miles
  • 2018 – 168,566 miles
  • 2017 – 160,683 miles
  • 2016 – 151,605 miles
  • 2015 – 142,917 miles
  • 2014 – 134,164 miles
  • 2013 – 125,972 miles
  • 2012 – 118,406 miles
  • 2011 – 109,816 miles
  • 2010 – 101,176 miles
  • 2009 – 87,329 miles
  • 2008 – 73,070 miles
  • 2007 – 61,138 miles
  • 2006 – 50,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,967 miles (+3,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,967 miles
    Test number
    591667623416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,718 miles (+1,488)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,718 miles
    Test number
    544317684954
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,230 miles (+6,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,230 miles
    Test number
    820065622287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,582 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,582 miles
    Test number
    658362552468
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail174,582 miles (+6,016)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,582 miles
    Test number
    858802285729
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass168,566 miles (+7,883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    168,566 miles
    Test number
    950525737100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass160,683 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,683 miles
    Test number
    230564317173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail160,680 miles (+9,075)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,680 miles
    Test number
    457825895999
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass151,605 miles (+8,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,605 miles
    Test number
    658789120839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass142,917 miles (+8,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    142,917 miles
    Test number
    166459975002
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteREAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

  11. Pass134,164 miles (+8,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,164 miles
    Test number
    146733474025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass125,972 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    709634963023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    478655272019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail118,406 miles (+8,590)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    516845072039
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail109,816 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    765283571039
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass109,816 miles (+8,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    847993971016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass101,176 miles (+13,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    132824780492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,329 miles (+14,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,329 miles
    Test number
    600398969024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,070 miles (+11,932)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    831053578082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers noisey
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

  20. Pass61,138 miles (+10,348)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,138 miles
    Test number
    110667367090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

  21. Pass50,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    521993486045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 EUD

Does Y273 EUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 EUD expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 EUD?
The MOT on Y273 EUD expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 EUD done?
Y273 EUD was recorded at 185,967 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
Has Y273 EUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 EUD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y273 EUD 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 Y273 EUD find?
Y273 EUD passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush; nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush.

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