Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y278 SLBMOT history
Y278 SLB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 189,956 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 SLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 SLB was last recorded at 189,956 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 3,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 186,811 miles · 13 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,145 miles
- Average per year
- 8,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 189,956 miles
- 2021 – 186,811 miles
- 2020 – 183,719 miles
- 2019 – 173,921 miles
- 2018 – 167,399 miles
- 2017 – 159,466 miles
- 2016 – 151,294 miles
- 2015 – 142,645 miles
- 2014 – 133,611 miles
- 2013 – 125,298 miles
- 2012 – 117,574 miles
- 2011 – 107,348 miles
- 2010 – 95,422 miles
- 2009 – 82,861 miles
- 2008 – 69,582 miles
- 2007 – 55,398 miles
- 2006 – 43,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 189,956 miles
- Test number
- 223333571861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,956 miles (+3,145)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,956 miles
- Test number
- 487423322928
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass186,811 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 186,811 miles
- Test number
- 267465798817
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail186,811 miles (+3,092)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,811 miles
- Test number
- 638371064079
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 183,719 miles
- Test number
- 423713853644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,719 miles (+9,798)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,719 miles
- Test number
- 663558674206
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass173,921 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 173,921 miles
- Test number
- 680915552650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,918 miles (+6,519)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,918 miles
- Test number
- 989167346386
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass167,399 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 167,399 miles
- Test number
- 292628917242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail167,399 miles (+7,933)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,399 miles
- Test number
- 380865994853
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass159,466 miles (+8,172)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 159,466 miles
- Test number
- 199891946633
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass151,294 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 151,294 miles
- Test number
- 777616614069
- 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)
Fail151,294 miles (+8,649)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,294 miles
- Test number
- 550002681919
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Pass142,645 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 142,645 miles
- Test number
- 976800015101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,637 miles (+9,026)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,637 miles
- Test number
- 526429395045
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass133,611 miles (+8,313)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 133,611 miles
- Test number
- 117816804138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass125,298 miles (+7,724)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 125,298 miles
- Test number
- 176051303156
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass117,574 miles (+10,226)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 117,574 miles
- Test number
- 216391312189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,348 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,348 miles
- Test number
- 117162761099
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass107,348 miles (+11,926)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 107,348 miles
- Test number
- 868292161098
- 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass95,422 miles (+12,561)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 95,422 miles
- Test number
- 353461860068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,861 miles (+13,279)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 82,861 miles
- Test number
- 170411269425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,582 miles (+14,184)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 841260868032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,398 miles (+12,131)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,398 miles
- Test number
- 970251967099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 43,267 miles
- Test number
- 504732366091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 SLB
- Does Y278 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 SLB expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 SLB?
- The MOT on Y278 SLB expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 SLB done?
- Y278 SLB was recorded at 189,956 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 8,840 miles a year.
- Has Y278 SLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 SLB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y278 SLB 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 Y278 SLB find?
- Y278 SLB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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