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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y295 NLTMOT history

Y295 NLT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 241,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

Y295 NLT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
241,577 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 NLT
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
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y295 NLT was last recorded at 241,577 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 5,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,274 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,303 miles
Average per year
8,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 241,577 miles
  • 2022 – 236,274 miles
  • 2021 – 232,196 miles
  • 2020 – 227,651 miles
  • 2019 – 219,137 miles
  • 2018 – 213,655 miles
  • 2017 – 205,708 miles
  • 2016 – 196,915 miles
  • 2015 – 186,718 miles
  • 2014 – 178,622 miles
  • 2013 – 170,273 miles
  • 2012 – 159,875 miles
  • 2011 – 130,232 miles
  • 2010 – 124,728 miles
  • 2009 – 119,237 miles
  • 2008 – 114,078 miles
  • 2007 – 106,637 miles
  • 2006 – 99,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,577 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm Tyre perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous8 MOTs, 2013–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,577 miles (+5,303)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    241,577 miles
    Test number
    723863733385
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm Tyre perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass236,274 miles (+42)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    236,274 miles
    Test number
    776414717457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehcile corroded underneath
    • AdvisoryVehicle had body damage & corrosion all round

  3. Fail236,232 miles (+4,036)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,232 miles
    Test number
    106841091350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill excessively corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehcile corroded underneath
    • AdvisoryVehicle had body damage & corrosion all round

  4. Pass232,196 miles (+4,545)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    232,196 miles
    Test number
    450889053156
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath
    • AdvisoryVehicle has bodywork damage & corrosion all round

  5. Pass227,651 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    227,651 miles
    Test number
    457146036978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail227,634 miles (+8,497)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,634 miles
    Test number
    798580576384
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass219,137 miles (+5,482)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,137 miles
    Test number
    201593614388
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass213,655 miles (+7,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    213,655 miles
    Test number
    910823249479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass205,708 miles (+8,793)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    205,708 miles
    Test number
    123123376693
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM FRONT-BLOWING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass196,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    196,915 miles
    Test number
    797955922616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail196,915 miles (+10,197)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,915 miles
    Test number
    101841467619
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass186,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    186,718 miles
    Test number
    918620595054
    • NoteFront position lamps very dim

  13. Fail186,716 miles (+8,094)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,716 miles
    Test number
    757610495006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront position lamps very dim

  14. Pass178,622 miles (+8,349)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    178,622 miles
    Test number
    557362394042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass170,273 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    170,273 miles
    Test number
    125681443121
    • DangerousN/S/F DOOR STICKY TO OPEN FROM INSIDE
    • DangerousOil leak

  16. Fail170,269 miles (+10,394)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,269 miles
    Test number
    595491043150
    • DangerousN/S/F DOOR STICKY TO OPEN FROM INSIDE
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass159,875 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    159,875 miles
    Test number
    825576942174
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail159,872 miles (+29,640)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,872 miles
    Test number
    406204242123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass130,232 miles (+5,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,232 miles
    Test number
    676749881039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass124,728 miles (+5,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    124,728 miles
    Test number
    123236370007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass119,237 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,237 miles
    Test number
    661563779048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,078 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,078 miles
    Test number
    254527878006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass114,078 miles (+7,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,078 miles
    Test number
    703437678065
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass106,637 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    304474357069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,489 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,489 miles
    Test number
    461860166044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,454 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,454 miles
    Test number
    313981056019
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y295 NLT

Does Y295 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y295 NLT expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y295 NLT?
The MOT on Y295 NLT expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y295 NLT done?
Y295 NLT was recorded at 241,577 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 8,051 miles a year.
Has Y295 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 NLT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y295 NLT 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 Y295 NLT find?
Y295 NLT passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link dust covers deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner, and 4 more.

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