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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y293 MJHMOT history

Y293 MJH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

Y293 MJH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
191,936 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 MJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 MJH was last recorded at 191,936 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,936 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,936 miles
  • 2021 – 179,756 miles
  • 2020 – 169,518 miles
  • 2019 – 160,299 miles
  • 2018 – 147,029 miles
  • 2017 – 132,273 miles
  • 2016 – 121,381 miles
  • 2015 – 116,932 miles
  • 2014 – 112,755 miles
  • 2013 – 107,879 miles
  • 2012 – 106,304 miles
  • 2011 – 102,772 miles
  • 2010 – 100,262 miles
  • 2009 – 81,968 miles
  • 2008 – 68,526 miles
  • 2007 – 55,668 miles
  • 2006 – 45,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component poss steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,936 miles
    Test number
    402187532574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,936 miles (+12,180)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,936 miles
    Test number
    627733822240
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,756 miles
    Test number
    994619040156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component poss steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail179,756 miles (+10,238)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,756 miles
    Test number
    978670240306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component poss steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass169,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,518 miles
    Test number
    712533826948
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail169,513 miles (+9,214)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,513 miles
    Test number
    948993701110
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass160,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,299 miles
    Test number
    827116004977
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket needs re welding
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Can not fail this item but I advise you to replace it as it’s very worn

  8. Fail160,298 miles (+13,269)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,298 miles
    Test number
    512416012857
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket needs re welding
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Can not fail this item but I advise you to replace it as it’s very worn

  9. Pass147,029 miles (+14,756)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,029 miles
    Test number
    642482587725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brakes slightly binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,273 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,273 miles
    Test number
    329707978642
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail132,272 miles (+10,891)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,272 miles
    Test number
    220037500364
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass121,381 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,381 miles
    Test number
    473742824610
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail121,379 miles (+4,447)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    425322008000
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass116,932 miles (+4,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,932 miles
    Test number
    259696665196
    • AdvisorySome play steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass112,755 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    725252084258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration to rear number plate

  16. Fail112,755 miles (+4,876)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,755 miles
    Test number
    439962684245
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear brake discs
    • NoteDeterioration to rear number plate

  17. Pass107,879 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    779208163232
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeterioration to rear unmber plate

  18. Fail107,879 miles (+1,575)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    168821263289
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDeterioration to rear unmber plate

  19. Pass106,304 miles (+3,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,304 miles
    Test number
    935403582203
    • 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)

  20. Pass102,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    405637481240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,772 miles (+2,510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    519947681268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass100,262 miles (+18,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,262 miles
    Test number
    664565980203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass81,968 miles (+13,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,968 miles
    Test number
    724004559167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass68,526 miles (+12,858)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,526 miles
    Test number
    220835558189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,668 miles (+9,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    372031927107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTowbar shield partially obscuring part of registration plate

  26. Pass45,779 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,779 miles
    Test number
    832825826138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Questions about Y293 MJH

Does Y293 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 MJH expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 MJH?
The MOT on Y293 MJH expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 MJH done?
Y293 MJH was recorded at 191,936 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 8,893 miles a year.
Has Y293 MJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 MJH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y293 MJH 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 Y293 MJH find?
Y293 MJH passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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