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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y337 RDXMOT history

Y337 RDX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

Y337 RDX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2024
Mileage
203,655 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y337 RDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y337 RDX was last recorded at 203,655 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2011: 10,148 miles, lower than 90,796 miles on 22 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,652 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 203,655 miles
  • 2022 – 196,436 miles
  • 2021 – 189,792 miles
  • 2020 – 184,413 miles
  • 2019 – 177,665 miles
  • 2018 – 168,188 miles
  • 2017 – 159,255 miles
  • 2016 – 150,308 miles
  • 2015 – 140,157 miles
  • 2014 – 131,541 miles
  • 2013 – 120,991 miles
  • 2012 – 110,871 miles
  • 2011 – 10,148 miles
  • 2010 – 90,796 miles
  • 2009 – 79,832 miles
  • 2008 – 71,963 miles
  • 2007 – 64,676 miles
  • 2006 – 57,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,655 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass203,655 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    203,655 miles
    Test number
    616306104621
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail203,652 miles (+168)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,652 miles
    Test number
    422617905602
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Fail203,484 miles (+7,048)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,484 miles
    Test number
    167197728550
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal appears to have more travel than usual but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryReverse lights do not work

  4. Pass196,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    196,436 miles
    Test number
    872694858445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail196,429 miles (+6,637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,429 miles
    Test number
    431142360387
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass189,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    189,792 miles
    Test number
    324044931745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail189,792 miles (+5,379)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,792 miles
    Test number
    523911824331
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass184,413 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    184,413 miles
    Test number
    999079025813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail184,253 miles (+6,588)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,253 miles
    Test number
    122752112382
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass177,665 miles (+9,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    177,665 miles
    Test number
    783059571221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass168,188 miles (+8,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    168,188 miles
    Test number
    772743998503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass159,255 miles (+8,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,255 miles
    Test number
    446081525807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass150,308 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    150,308 miles
    Test number
    678208877137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible hose perrishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexible hose perrishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

  14. Fail150,308 miles (+10,151)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,308 miles
    Test number
    887647712831
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexible hose perrishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexible hose perrishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

  15. Pass140,157 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,157 miles
    Test number
    255818315136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail140,157 miles (+8,616)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,157 miles
    Test number
    525108615166
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass131,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,541 miles
    Test number
    438729214107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail131,541 miles (+10,550)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,541 miles
    Test number
    867589714160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass120,991 miles (+10,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    275256113419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass110,871 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,871 miles
    Test number
    296071612116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail110,776 miles (+100,628)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,776 miles
    Test number
    219531212107
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass10,148 miles (-80,648)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,148 miles
    Test number
    549278511147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,796 miles (+10,964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    690082910140
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate fading slightly

  24. Pass79,832 miles (+7,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    262208809195
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,963 miles (+7,287)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    670193718107
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLarge under trays
    • NoteOffside front under tray slightly insecure
    • NoteOil leak on offside under tray

  26. Pass64,676 miles (+6,715)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    961037507194
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteStick on nearside windscreen aa
    • NoteUnder tray
    • NoteUnder tray above pedals slight insecure

  27. Pass57,961 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,961 miles
    Test number
    320270616168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y337 RDX

Does Y337 RDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y337 RDX expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y337 RDX?
The MOT on Y337 RDX expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y337 RDX done?
Y337 RDX was recorded at 203,655 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 8,413 miles a year.
Has Y337 RDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y337 RDX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y337 RDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y337 RDX find?
Y337 RDX passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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