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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y281 GMAMOT history

Y281 GMA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

Y281 GMA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
123,365 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 GMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 GMA was last recorded at 123,365 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 5,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,814 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,551 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,365 miles
  • 2020 – 117,814 miles
  • 2019 – 117,551 miles
  • 2018 – 117,116 miles
  • 2017 – 116,567 miles
  • 2016 – 115,406 miles
  • 2015 – 114,566 miles
  • 2014 – 113,865 miles
  • 2013 – 112,140 miles
  • 2012 – 110,890 miles
  • 2011 – 93,555 miles
  • 2010 – 75,869 miles
  • 2009 – 62,987 miles
  • 2008 – 58,814 miles
  • 2007 – 52,804 miles
  • 2006 – 46,386 miles
  • 2005 – 36,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,365 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,365 miles (+5,551)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,365 miles
    Test number
    637499549060
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass117,814 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    131607638960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,551 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    101676811713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,116 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    801831916562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,567 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    286035766649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,406 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,406 miles
    Test number
    266255750880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,566 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,566 miles
    Test number
    961597699207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,865 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,865 miles
    Test number
    356941924344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass112,140 miles (+1,250)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    112,140 miles
    Test number
    767657713317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front steering rack end worn

  10. Pass110,890 miles (+17,335)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,890 miles
    Test number
    456231122422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,555 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,555 miles
    Test number
    885787791280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail92,954 miles (+17,085)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,954 miles
    Test number
    366396881479
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass75,869 miles (+266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    983849180202
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail75,603 miles (+12,616)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,603 miles
    Test number
    673690880241
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass62,987 miles (+4,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,987 miles
    Test number
    360836099297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass58,814 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    664094108301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,804 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    950892597219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,386 miles (+9,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,386 miles
    Test number
    410133196262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,819 miles
    Test number
    234572095285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 GMA

Does Y281 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 GMA expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 GMA?
The MOT on Y281 GMA expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 GMA done?
Y281 GMA was recorded at 123,365 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has Y281 GMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 GMA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on Y281 GMA 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 Y281 GMA find?
Y281 GMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear lower registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 6 more.

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