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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,900 cc

Y38 DFCMOT history

Y38 DFC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

Y38 DFC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
194,676 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 DFC was last recorded at 194,676 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,665 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,676 miles
  • 2022 – 188,611 miles
  • 2021 – 183,900 miles
  • 2020 – 179,943 miles
  • 2019 – 177,426 miles
  • 2018 – 174,385 miles
  • 2017 – 169,612 miles
  • 2016 – 163,879 miles
  • 2015 – 155,190 miles
  • 2014 – 146,821 miles
  • 2013 – 139,078 miles
  • 2012 – 131,376 miles
  • 2011 – 121,661 miles
  • 2010 – 112,416 miles
  • 2009 – 101,250 miles
  • 2008 – 91,673 miles
  • 2007 – 79,100 miles
  • 2006 – 66,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,676 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,676 miles
    Test number
    587250795699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail194,665 miles (+6,054)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,665 miles
    Test number
    370968834512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,611 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,611 miles
    Test number
    451990865489
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail188,434 miles (+4,534)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,434 miles
    Test number
    701999816176
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass183,900 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,900 miles
    Test number
    136608443232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight blow front pipe

  6. Fail183,873 miles (+3,930)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,873 miles
    Test number
    507946481301
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight blow front pipe

  7. Pass179,943 miles (+2,517)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    179,943 miles
    Test number
    384026274525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass177,426 miles (+3,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,426 miles
    Test number
    949987363981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass174,385 miles (+4,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    174,385 miles
    Test number
    313987558074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass169,612 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    169,612 miles
    Test number
    358964497490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass163,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    163,879 miles
    Test number
    485238395636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail163,879 miles (+8,689)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,879 miles
    Test number
    908310375954
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass155,190 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    155,190 miles
    Test number
    679087335040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,821 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    378552154082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop fallen apart.

  15. Fail146,820 miles (+7,742)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,820 miles
    Test number
    419001754038
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop fallen apart.

  16. Pass139,078 miles (+7,702)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,078 miles
    Test number
    237107163086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  17. Pass131,376 miles (+9,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,376 miles
    Test number
    245447662097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and pitted

  18. Pass121,661 miles (+9,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    718327861054
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2mm and worn low on edges

  19. Fail112,416 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    264716670081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass112,416 miles (+11,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    774486170055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    123174169086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,250 miles (+9,577)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,250 miles
    Test number
    224334469058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass91,673 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    194557478439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,100 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    534241487004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass79,100 miles (+12,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,100 miles
    Test number
    871041687004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    481601086006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 DFC

Does Y38 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 DFC expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 DFC?
The MOT on Y38 DFC expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 DFC done?
Y38 DFC was recorded at 194,676 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 7,535 miles a year.
Has Y38 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 DFC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y38 DFC 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 Y38 DFC find?
Y38 DFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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