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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y294 HCHMOT history

Y294 HCH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

Y294 HCH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
143,376 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 HCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 HCH was last recorded at 143,376 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,376 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,376 miles
  • 2017 – 137,788 miles
  • 2016 – 130,073 miles
  • 2015 – 124,591 miles
  • 2014 – 116,615 miles
  • 2013 – 105,781 miles
  • 2012 – 95,376 miles
  • 2011 – 84,881 miles
  • 2010 – 73,531 miles
  • 2009 – 64,712 miles
  • 2008 – 55,498 miles
  • 2007 – 45,266 miles
  • 2006 – 33,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,376 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,376 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    140928536398
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  2. Fail143,376 miles (+5,588)4 major1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,376 miles
    Test number
    225357403210
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  3. Pass137,788 miles (+7,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,788 miles
    Test number
    698146510334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass130,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    919835129755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Fail130,073 miles (+5,482)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    949949115609
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass124,591 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,591 miles
    Test number
    996273785015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,590 miles (+7,975)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,590 miles
    Test number
    115362685036
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass116,615 miles (+10,834)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,615 miles
    Test number
    925436064067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCatalyst heat sheild is loose/ insicure
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn close to the wear baars ,and worn bald on the inner edge

  9. Pass105,781 miles (+10,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    128645763408
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt.

  10. Pass95,376 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,376 miles
    Test number
    808115972092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,881 miles (+11,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    127489161010
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass73,531 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,531 miles
    Test number
    904294170084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail73,520 miles (+8,808)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    933849260062
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass64,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    642128269095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,712 miles (+9,214)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    541538469063
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront arm bushs worn
    • NoteRear axle bushs worn knocking but no play

  16. Pass55,498 miles (+10,232)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    882324278048
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall chip to screen n/s

  17. Pass45,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    194417067014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,266 miles (+11,891)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    191356967018
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,375 miles
    Test number
    460636076026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y294 HCH

Does Y294 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 HCH expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 HCH?
The MOT on Y294 HCH expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 HCH done?
Y294 HCH was recorded at 143,376 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 6,431 miles a year.
Has Y294 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 HCH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y294 HCH 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 Y294 HCH find?
Y294 HCH passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 7 more.

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