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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y324 EAVMOT history

Y324 EAV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 202,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

Y324 EAV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
202,231 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y324 EAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y324 EAV was last recorded at 202,231 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,115 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
8,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 202,231 miles
  • 2022 – 197,318 miles
  • 2019 – 195,649 miles
  • 2018 – 192,864 miles
  • 2017 – 189,392 miles
  • 2016 – 182,146 miles
  • 2015 – 169,754 miles
  • 2014 – 155,901 miles
  • 2013 – 139,652 miles
  • 2012 – 121,924 miles
  • 2011 – 103,471 miles
  • 2010 – 91,518 miles
  • 2009 – 83,579 miles
  • 2008 – 72,943 miles
  • 2007 – 59,979 miles
  • 2006 – 46,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,231 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi hose (metal brake pipe in between) (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,231 miles (+116)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,231 miles
    Test number
    430184941701
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi hose (metal brake pipe in between) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  2. Fail202,115 miles (+4,797)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,115 miles
    Test number
    811657451219
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass197,318 miles (+1,669)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    197,318 miles
    Test number
    446573698132
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass195,649 miles (+2,785)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    195,649 miles
    Test number
    784222704543
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    192,864 miles
    Test number
    846517172391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail192,864 miles (+3,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,864 miles
    Test number
    481486379527
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

  7. Pass189,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    189,392 miles
    Test number
    271793218994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail189,392 miles (+7,246)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,392 miles
    Test number
    127599843491
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Headlamp protective cover broken, removed at end of test to remove sharp edges. (6.1.C.1)

  9. Pass182,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    182,146 miles
    Test number
    993252135478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod inner joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod inner joint worn
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

  10. Fail182,146 miles (+12,392)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,146 miles
    Test number
    277194490863
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod inner joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner track rod inner joint worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

  11. Pass169,754 miles (+13,853)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    169,754 miles
    Test number
    515912285059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass155,901 miles (+8)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,901 miles
    Test number
    725233284040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken

  13. Fail155,893 miles (+16,241)3 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,893 miles
    Test number
    566366974099
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken

  14. Pass139,652 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,652 miles
    Test number
    335401773049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR spring incomplete
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  15. Fail139,651 miles (+17,727)4 failures2 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,651 miles
    Test number
    997571473051
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOSR spring incomplete
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded

  16. Pass121,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    759994272091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,924 miles (+18,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    786583072091
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass103,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    916787761039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,471 miles (+11,953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    419327661076
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  20. Pass91,518 miles (+7,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,518 miles
    Test number
    121233150442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass83,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,579 miles
    Test number
    881951269069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    513015259094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  23. Pass72,943 miles (+12,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,943 miles
    Test number
    372337768077
    • NoteExhaust centre mount broken but system supported

  24. Fail59,979 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    153552977464
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  25. Pass59,979 miles (+13,285)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    563372877075
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  26. Pass46,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    543589366090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y324 EAV

Does Y324 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y324 EAV expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y324 EAV?
The MOT on Y324 EAV expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y324 EAV done?
Y324 EAV was recorded at 202,231 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 8,842 miles a year.
Has Y324 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y324 EAV has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y324 EAV 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 Y324 EAV find?
Y324 EAV failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 9 major defects: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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