Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc
Y294 LCXMOT history
Y294 LCX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 159,024 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y294 LCX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y294 LCX was last recorded at 159,024 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Jun 2012: 102,048 miles, lower than 109,245 miles on 28 May 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 159,016 miles · 11 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,024 miles
- 2022 – 156,009 miles
- 2021 – 143,298 miles
- 2020 – 134,276 miles
- 2019 – 130,213 miles
- 2018 – 126,507 miles
- 2017 – 122,796 miles
- 2016 – 117,671 miles
- 2014 – 110,733 miles
- 2013 – 106,478 miles
- 2012 – 102,048 miles
- 2011 – 109,245 miles
- 2010 – 107,327 miles
- 2009 – 102,592 miles
- 2008 – 100,235 miles
- 2007 – 97,482 miles
- 2006 – 92,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,024 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,024 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 159,024 miles
- Test number
- 428550584148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail159,016 miles (+3,007)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,016 miles
- Test number
- 175374388378
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass156,009 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 156,009 miles
- Test number
- 577321244102
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail156,009 miles (+12,711)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,009 miles
- Test number
- 177426917442
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass143,298 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 143,298 miles
- Test number
- 201016332000
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x 2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,298 miles (+9,022)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,298 miles
- Test number
- 437217896470
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x 2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,276 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 134,276 miles
- Test number
- 356822126371
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Fail134,276 miles (+4,063)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,276 miles
- Test number
- 462170478463
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass130,213 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 130,213 miles
- Test number
- 855503007005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,507 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 126,507 miles
- Test number
- 400226911131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass122,796 miles (+5,125)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 122,796 miles
- Test number
- 683794125946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,671 miles (+6,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 117,671 miles
- Test number
- 585541399799
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass110,733 miles (+4,255)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 110,733 miles
- Test number
- 195933754125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,478 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 106,478 miles
- Test number
- 257152463119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,048 miles (-7,197)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 102,048 miles
- Test number
- 616625062156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,245 miles (+1,918)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 109,245 miles
- Test number
- 609398941142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,327 miles (+4,735)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 107,327 miles
- Test number
- 974633860080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,592 miles (+2,357)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 102,592 miles
- Test number
- 900692559029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,235 miles (+2,753)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 100,235 miles
- Test number
- 722386258034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,482 miles (+4,710)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 97,482 miles
- Test number
- 950067797077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,772 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 92,772 miles
- Test number
- 271501096018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,716 miles3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,716 miles
- Test number
- 142979476025
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAdvise brake lipped all round
- NoteBoth front lower arms rear bushs split
Questions about Y294 LCX
- Does Y294 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y294 LCX expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y294 LCX?
- The MOT on Y294 LCX expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y294 LCX done?
- Y294 LCX was recorded at 159,024 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 3,613 miles a year.
- Has Y294 LCX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y294 LCX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y294 LCX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y294 LCX find?
- Y294 LCX passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened.
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