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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y38 OFWMOT history

Y38 OFW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

Y38 OFW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
201,363 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 OFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 OFW was last recorded at 201,363 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 7,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,778 miles · 19 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,585 miles
Average per year
8,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,363 miles
  • 2024 – 193,778 miles
  • 2023 – 188,090 miles
  • 2022 – 182,726 miles
  • 2021 – 178,900 miles
  • 2020 – 175,061 miles
  • 2019 – 167,592 miles
  • 2018 – 158,766 miles
  • 2017 – 152,178 miles
  • 2016 – 145,136 miles
  • 2015 – 135,482 miles
  • 2014 – 122,534 miles
  • 2013 – 113,211 miles
  • 2012 – 104,850 miles
  • 2011 – 95,844 miles
  • 2010 – 88,305 miles
  • 2009 – 74,831 miles
  • 2008 – 68,403 miles
  • 2007 – 60,903 miles
  • 2006 – 45,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,363 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront wings corroded (not seriously weakened)
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,363 miles (+7,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    201,363 miles
    Test number
    295436602971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded (not seriously weakened)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass193,778 miles (+5,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,778 miles
    Test number
    898521091160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,090 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,090 miles
    Test number
    925761019891
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass182,726 miles (+3,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,726 miles
    Test number
    903164919004
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,900 miles (+3,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    178,900 miles
    Test number
    880856622577
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass175,061 miles (+7,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,061 miles
    Test number
    349968646513
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,592 miles (+8,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,592 miles
    Test number
    411462376963
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass158,766 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,766 miles
    Test number
    372424799441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,648 miles (+6,470)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,648 miles
    Test number
    757907484263
    • MajorAxle with an unsafe modification excessively corroded (5.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass152,178 miles (+7,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,178 miles
    Test number
    310424042851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear axle showing signs of corrosion

  11. Pass145,136 miles (+9,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    124157101354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot bottom bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  12. Fail135,482 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,482 miles
    Test number
    239955475449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass135,482 miles (+12,948)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,482 miles
    Test number
    746115575142
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting braket corroded broken
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass122,534 miles (+16)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    469416174172
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front inner arch shield insucure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cut on tread
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail122,518 miles (+9,307)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    786695574171
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front inner arch shield insucure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cut on tread
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass113,211 miles (+8,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,211 miles
    Test number
    866071293116
    • NoteO/S steering rack inner ball joint worn
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightley

  17. Fail104,850 miles1 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    107799972131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split on ends
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield insucure
    • NoteOffside front slash shield insucure
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop deteriorated
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass104,850 miles (+9,006)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    226689772443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split on ends
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield insucure
    • NoteOffside front slash shield insucure
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop deteriorated
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail95,844 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    496737281144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes are starting to corrode
    • NoteSlightwear in o/s steering rack end ball joint

  20. Pass95,844 miles (+7,539)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    659277181178
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes are starting to corrode
    • NoteSlightwear in o/s steering rack end ball joint

  21. Pass88,305 miles (+13,474)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    724197780168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn.

  22. Pass74,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    381803269129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail74,814 miles (+6,411)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    320713769118
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes 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)

  24. Pass68,403 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,403 miles
    Test number
    921032398117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,903 miles (+15,635)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    100290587156
    • NoteADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD
    • NoteADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

  26. Pass45,268 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    713026586170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    251063756043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y38 OFW

Does Y38 OFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 OFW expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 OFW?
The MOT on Y38 OFW expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 OFW done?
Y38 OFW was recorded at 201,363 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 8,081 miles a year.
Has Y38 OFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 OFW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on Y38 OFW 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 OFW find?
Y38 OFW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; front wings corroded (not seriously weakened); underside corroded.

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