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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y299 DRUMOT history

Y299 DRU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

Y299 DRU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2024
Mileage
137,886 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 DRU was last recorded at 137,886 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 3,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,475 miles · 7 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
3,411 miles
Average per year
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,886 miles
  • 2017 – 134,475 miles
  • 2016 – 127,869 miles
  • 2015 – 121,801 miles
  • 2014 – 112,729 miles
  • 2013 – 107,241 miles
  • 2012 – 99,120 miles
  • 2011 – 89,837 miles
  • 2010 – 85,725 miles
  • 2009 – 81,690 miles
  • 2008 – 77,105 miles
  • 2007 – 70,865 miles
  • 2006 – 63,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,886 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • E.m.l. light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,886 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,886 miles
    Test number
    989632266166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,475 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    487842769054
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  3. Fail134,469 miles (+6,600)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,469 miles
    Test number
    634127049343
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  4. Pass127,869 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,869 miles
    Test number
    312165036005
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on

  5. Fail127,867 miles (+6,066)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,867 miles
    Test number
    686529933506
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on

  6. Pass121,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,801 miles
    Test number
    397537430489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail121,801 miles (+9,072)12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,801 miles
    Test number
    371007098889
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass112,729 miles (+5,488)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    376283554210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

  9. Pass107,241 miles (+10)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    329273763211
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyreouter wall

  10. Fail107,231 miles (+8,111)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    527590963224
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyreouter wall

  11. Pass99,120 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,120 miles
    Test number
    316121562216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  12. Fail99,116 miles (+9,279)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    136368052284
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Pass89,837 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    726005441285
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail89,837 miles (+4,112)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    439423241259
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass85,725 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    942074950259
    • NoteOffside front seat belt stalk missing plastic cover

  16. Fail85,725 miles (+4,035)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    102114050244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt stalk missing plastic cover

  17. Pass81,690 miles (+4,585)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,690 miles
    Test number
    193105929104
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outter edges
    • NoteNail in both rear tyres

  18. Pass77,105 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    574596318178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    102397417170
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass70,865 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    301297617170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    674271196016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,407 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,407 miles
    Test number
    944931796046
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about Y299 DRU

Does Y299 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 DRU expired on 15 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 DRU?
The MOT on Y299 DRU expired on 15 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 DRU done?
Y299 DRU was recorded at 137,886 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
Has Y299 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 DRU has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on Y299 DRU 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 Y299 DRU find?
Y299 DRU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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