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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y294 HDNMOT history

Y294 HDN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

Y294 HDN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 HDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y294 HDN was last recorded at 133,746 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,202 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
5,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,746 miles
  • 2023 – 129,202 miles
  • 2022 – 127,892 miles
  • 2021 – 124,842 miles
  • 2020 – 121,528 miles
  • 2019 – 117,781 miles
  • 2018 – 114,230 miles
  • 2017 – 111,024 miles
  • 2016 – 107,623 miles
  • 2015 – 102,077 miles
  • 2014 – 93,595 miles
  • 2013 – 89,651 miles
  • 2012 – 86,719 miles
  • 2011 – 83,197 miles
  • 2010 – 75,699 miles
  • 2009 – 67,980 miles
  • 2008 – 58,158 miles
  • 2007 – 47,209 miles
  • 2006 – 36,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,746 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working (pre 2009)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,746 miles (+4,544)2 dangerous8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    634954054796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working (pre 2009)

  2. Pass129,202 miles (+1,310)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,202 miles
    Test number
    427333605584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working (pre2009)

  3. Pass127,892 miles (+3,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    335999348782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,842 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    772490654293
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail124,842 miles (+3,314)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    413705476010
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,528 miles (+3,747)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,528 miles
    Test number
    381883134155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,781 miles
    Test number
    840539187375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  8. Fail117,781 miles (+3,551)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,781 miles
    Test number
    910577845161
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  9. Pass114,230 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,230 miles
    Test number
    948542479509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,024 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,024 miles
    Test number
    128033733532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass107,623 miles (+5,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    533800612350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass102,077 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    128171415271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,965 miles (+8,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    988094305280
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass93,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    696079684102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,595 miles (+3,944)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,595 miles
    Test number
    556008784195
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass89,651 miles (+2,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    366109893162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,719 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    385252112265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail86,719 miles (+3,522)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    335872302421
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,197 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    157957561192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

  20. Fail83,182 miles (+7,483)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,182 miles
    Test number
    396307761107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

  21. Pass75,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    503511780107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,699 miles (+7,719)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    440880480141
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass67,980 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    593485379184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbing inside

  24. Fail67,980 miles (+9,822)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    423585979101
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth o/s/f and n/s/f tyres scrubbing inside

  25. Pass58,158 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    991034688134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,154 miles (+10,945)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    814343388141
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  27. Pass47,209 miles (+11,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    803209057198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s cv boot starting to deteriate

  28. Pass36,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    903436266120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 HDN

Does Y294 HDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 HDN expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 HDN?
The MOT on Y294 HDN expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 HDN done?
Y294 HDN was recorded at 133,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 5,400 miles a year.
Has Y294 HDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 HDN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y294 HDN 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 HDN find?
Y294 HDN failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear suspension arm likely to fail; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most, and 19 more.

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