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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y296 UONMOT history

Y296 UON is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.

Y296 UON silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2023
Mileage
208,143 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 UON
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
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 UON was last recorded at 208,143 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 3,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,834 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,309 miles
Average per year
8,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,143 miles
  • 2021 – 204,834 miles
  • 2020 – 200,576 miles
  • 2019 – 174,762 miles
  • 2018 – 168,607 miles
  • 2017 – 160,047 miles
  • 2016 – 151,871 miles
  • 2015 – 151,356 miles
  • 2014 – 145,102 miles
  • 2013 – 139,585 miles
  • 2012 – 137,694 miles
  • 2011 – 131,933 miles
  • 2010 – 115,509 miles
  • 2009 – 101,687 miles
  • 2008 – 92,018 miles
  • 2007 – 84,781 miles
  • 2006 – 70,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,143 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,143 miles (+3,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    208,143 miles
    Test number
    522877302185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass204,834 miles (+4,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    204,834 miles
    Test number
    874415631540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass200,576 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,576 miles
    Test number
    831252910939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s front wing corroded

  4. Fail200,576 miles (+25,814)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,576 miles
    Test number
    989365182777
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s front wing corroded

  5. Pass174,762 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    174,762 miles
    Test number
    986885687801
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear No reverse light

  6. Fail174,762 miles (+6,155)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,762 miles
    Test number
    992308520857
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion on wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear No reverse light

  7. Pass168,607 miles (+8,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    168,607 miles
    Test number
    231679302184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass160,047 miles (+8,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    160,047 miles
    Test number
    967464204589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass151,871 miles (+515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    151,871 miles
    Test number
    145249779507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail151,356 miles (+6,254)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,356 miles
    Test number
    139949054358
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass145,102 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    145,102 miles
    Test number
    335910244289
    • NoteCentre exhaust section not supported
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape

  12. Fail145,101 miles (+5,516)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    346998934414
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust section not supported
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape

  13. Pass139,585 miles (+1,891)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,585 miles
    Test number
    397787663215
    • NoteBoth rear shock protection sleeves poor condition/adrift.
    • NoteCentre exhaust support detached.
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated but still legible.
    • NoteHandbrake chrome button missing.
    • NoteSlight lift both front top strut mounts.

  14. Pass137,694 miles (+5,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,694 miles
    Test number
    626716602365
    • 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)

  15. Pass131,933 miles (+16,424)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    131,933 miles
    Test number
    527397801314
    • NoteEngine undertray poor condition.
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition.
    • NoteTemp gauge not working.

  16. Fail115,509 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    452124870245
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant low

  17. Pass115,509 miles (+13,822)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    530214670257
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant low

  18. Pass101,687 miles (+9,669)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    814871079250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,018 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    364431818435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    314450307449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,779 miles (+14,403)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    472940807258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes have become unbonded, advise replacement.

  22. Pass70,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    782309806243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 UON

Does Y296 UON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 UON expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 UON?
The MOT on Y296 UON expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 UON done?
Y296 UON was recorded at 208,143 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 8,754 miles a year.
Has Y296 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 UON has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y296 UON 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 Y296 UON find?
Y296 UON passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has slight lift; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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