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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y294 XDNMOT history

Y294 XDN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

Y294 XDN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
159,848 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 XDN
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
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 XDN was last recorded at 159,848 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 4,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,067 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,781 miles
Average per year
6,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,848 miles
  • 2021 – 155,067 miles
  • 2020 – 151,381 miles
  • 2019 – 147,713 miles
  • 2018 – 144,010 miles
  • 2017 – 140,267 miles
  • 2016 – 135,001 miles
  • 2015 – 129,279 miles
  • 2014 – 123,498 miles
  • 2013 – 119,667 miles
  • 2012 – 116,661 miles
  • 2011 – 112,204 miles
  • 2010 – 104,640 miles
  • 2009 – 95,954 miles
  • 2008 – 85,737 miles
  • 2007 – 71,635 miles
  • 2006 – 66,599 miles
  • 2005 – 54,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,848 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,848 miles
    Test number
    282364819717
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail159,848 miles (+4,781)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,848 miles
    Test number
    401170987102
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass155,067 miles (+3,686)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,067 miles
    Test number
    568566242992
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,381 miles (+3,668)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    673989365343
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass147,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,713 miles
    Test number
    875958078357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,713 miles (+3,703)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,713 miles
    Test number
    106937544942
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass144,010 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,010 miles
    Test number
    578763997791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,905 miles (+3,638)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,905 miles
    Test number
    541965936886
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass140,267 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,267 miles
    Test number
    109591985364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,001 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,001 miles
    Test number
    477331549719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,908 miles (+5,629)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,908 miles
    Test number
    225170711246
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass129,279 miles (+5,781)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,279 miles
    Test number
    235238465071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSF and OSf tyres worn on the inner edges
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass123,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,498 miles
    Test number
    399932964051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,498 miles (+3,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,498 miles
    Test number
    786222464056
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass119,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    828546553080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,667 miles (+3,006)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    108856753038
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass116,661 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,661 miles
    Test number
    625123982053
    • NoteWipers slow

  18. Fail116,661 miles (+4,457)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,661 miles
    Test number
    796953782082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWipers slow

  19. Pass112,204 miles (+7,564)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    112,204 miles
    Test number
    546819561047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteLots of threads showing on rack arms

  20. Pass104,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,640 miles
    Test number
    222045770083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,640 miles (+8,686)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,640 miles
    Test number
    763085170081
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass95,954 miles (+10,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    921237199003
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass85,737 miles (+14,102)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    390266908159
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight knock n/s/front suspension

  24. Fail71,635 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    204943817468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/front seat belt fluffy

  25. Pass71,635 miles (+5,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    233923117429
    • NoteO/s/front seat belt fluffy

  26. Pass66,599 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    364059056422
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail66,599 miles (+12,302)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    890149756234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass54,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    261317125235
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 25% on limit

  29. Fail54,297 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    651167325206
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about Y294 XDN

Does Y294 XDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 XDN expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 XDN?
The MOT on Y294 XDN expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 XDN done?
Y294 XDN was recorded at 159,848 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
Has Y294 XDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 XDN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y294 XDN 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 XDN find?
Y294 XDN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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