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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

Y36 RETMOT history

Y36 RET is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2022.

Y36 RET silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2023
Mileage
166,014 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 RET was last recorded at 166,014 miles on 15 Jun 2022, 3,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,123 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,891 miles
Average per year
8,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,014 miles
  • 2021 – 162,123 miles
  • 2019 – 160,093 miles
  • 2018 – 150,783 miles
  • 2015 – 135,742 miles
  • 2014 – 134,705 miles
  • 2013 – 132,166 miles
  • 2012 – 119,375 miles
  • 2011 – 101,178 miles
  • 2010 – 90,536 miles
  • 2009 – 76,283 miles
  • 2008 – 63,376 miles
  • 2007 – 49,240 miles
  • 2006 – 35,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,014 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,014 miles (+3,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,014 miles
    Test number
    179911066280
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,123 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,123 miles
    Test number
    833699651105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,093 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,093 miles
    Test number
    802823132979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,783 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,783 miles
    Test number
    685027631110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM INTERCOOLER
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail150,783 miles (+15,041)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,783 miles
    Test number
    147777749573
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM INTERCOOLER
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass135,742 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    135,742 miles
    Test number
    532782532713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,721 miles (+1,016)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,721 miles
    Test number
    422239973892
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass134,705 miles (+2,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,705 miles
    Test number
    226689914412
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount deteriated

  9. Pass132,166 miles (+12,791)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,166 miles
    Test number
    975206223219
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear silencer has a bracket missing but still supported

  10. Pass119,375 miles (+18,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    119,375 miles
    Test number
    386903372292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,178 miles (+10,642)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,178 miles
    Test number
    227425761295
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor

  12. Pass90,536 miles (+14,253)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    330575560486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake disc poor

  13. Pass76,283 miles (+12,907)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    203408869268
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak ?

  14. Pass63,376 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,376 miles
    Test number
    460806568287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,364 miles (+14,124)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    403414468262
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  16. Pass49,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    530727057231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,228 miles (+13,284)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    872707157266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass35,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    333185646203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 RET

Does Y36 RET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 RET expired on 14 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 RET?
The MOT on Y36 RET expired on 14 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 RET done?
Y36 RET was recorded at 166,014 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2022, an average of 8,241 miles a year.
Has Y36 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 RET has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y36 RET 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 Y36 RET find?
Y36 RET passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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