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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y297 OEEMOT history

Y297 OEE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

Y297 OEE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
185,988 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 OEE
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 OEE was last recorded at 185,988 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 14,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,834 miles · 8 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
14,154 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,988 miles
  • 2019 – 171,834 miles
  • 2018 – 167,544 miles
  • 2017 – 157,895 miles
  • 2016 – 148,338 miles
  • 2015 – 138,180 miles
  • 2014 – 128,550 miles
  • 2013 – 120,113 miles
  • 2012 – 109,362 miles
  • 2011 – 100,093 miles
  • 2010 – 91,773 miles
  • 2009 – 81,517 miles
  • 2008 – 70,473 miles
  • 2007 – 59,796 miles
  • 2006 – 51,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,988 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,988 miles (+14,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,988 miles
    Test number
    110524339574
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,834 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,834 miles
    Test number
    843220210837
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail171,834 miles (+4,290)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,834 miles
    Test number
    464857023072
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,544 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,544 miles
    Test number
    503483640438
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail167,526 miles (+16)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,526 miles
    Test number
    834905347519
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail167,510 miles (+396)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,510 miles
    Test number
    834186278087
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail167,114 miles (+9,219)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,114 miles
    Test number
    956651461317
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding siezed on (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edge

  8. Pass157,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,895 miles
    Test number
    808957458635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail157,893 miles (+9,555)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,893 miles
    Test number
    216932940543
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass148,338 miles (+10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,338 miles
    Test number
    245250132086
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass138,180 miles (+9,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    225002145072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass128,550 miles (+8,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,550 miles
    Test number
    906553724098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass120,113 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    847823843085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering

  14. Fail120,113 miles (+10,751)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,113 miles
    Test number
    606422743040
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering

  15. Pass109,362 miles (+9,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    609321242023
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass100,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    206884631019
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  17. Fail100,093 miles (+8,320)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    665794631049
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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. Pass91,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    492509630099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,773 miles (+10,256)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,773 miles
    Test number
    671739730041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,517 miles (+11,044)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    621897639083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,473 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,473 miles
    Test number
    750177138061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,796 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    954842837059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    154189136037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 OEE

Does Y297 OEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 OEE expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 OEE?
The MOT on Y297 OEE expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 OEE done?
Y297 OEE was recorded at 185,988 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has Y297 OEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 OEE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y297 OEE 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 Y297 OEE find?
Y297 OEE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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