Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y38 TGDMOT history
Y38 TGD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 156,823 mi
- At MOT on 31 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,668 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 TGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 TGD was last recorded at 156,823 miles on 31 Dec 2024, 1,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,260 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,563 miles
- Average per year
- 5,668 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,823 miles
- 2023 – 149,147 miles
- 2022 – 143,872 miles
- 2021 – 138,707 miles
- 2020 – 133,245 miles
- 2019 – 127,971 miles
- 2018 – 123,261 miles
- 2017 – 120,072 miles
- 2016 – 115,403 miles
- 2015 – 111,017 miles
- 2013 – 99,390 miles
- 2012 – 90,668 miles
- 2011 – 81,500 miles
- 2010 – 74,967 miles
- 2009 – 68,991 miles
- 2008 – 62,813 miles
- 2007 – 57,591 miles
- 2006 – 52,011 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,823 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,823 miles (+1,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 156,823 miles
- Test number
- 194074306282
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass155,260 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 155,260 miles
- Test number
- 200461032899
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,260 miles (+6,113)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,260 miles
- Test number
- 777042841211
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,147 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 149,147 miles
- Test number
- 649398177532
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail149,147 miles (+5,275)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,147 miles
- Test number
- 355131618005
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass143,872 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 143,872 miles
- Test number
- 958354265337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front subframe corroding
Fail143,872 miles (+5,165)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,872 miles
- Test number
- 133753224127
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front subframe corroding
Pass138,707 miles (+5,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 138,707 miles
- Test number
- 350793288610
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,245 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 133,245 miles
- Test number
- 740469918622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,235 miles (+5,264)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,235 miles
- Test number
- 597451126417
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass127,971 miles (+4,710)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 127,971 miles
- Test number
- 795115767295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,261 miles (+3,189)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,261 miles
- Test number
- 876654427685
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass120,072 miles (+4,669)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,072 miles
- Test number
- 753252441362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,403 miles (+4,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 115,403 miles
- Test number
- 730654986886
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass111,017 miles (+11,627)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 111,017 miles
- Test number
- 855214285136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,390 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,390 miles
- Test number
- 655560063297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,389 miles (+8,721)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,389 miles
- Test number
- 786459253252
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass90,668 miles (+9,168)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 90,668 miles
- Test number
- 316152262451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,500 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 81,500 miles
- Test number
- 227673871409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,499 miles (+6,532)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,499 miles
- Test number
- 926252671107
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteOsr disc worn
Pass74,967 miles (+5,976)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 74,967 miles
- Test number
- 604890280117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,991 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,991 miles
- Test number
- 200645599156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,813 miles (+5,222)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 62,813 miles
- Test number
- 190392298113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,591 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 57,591 miles
- Test number
- 812164297150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,423 miles (+5,412)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,423 miles
- Test number
- 260194587187
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass52,011 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 52,011 miles
- Test number
- 372946286164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Questions about Y38 TGD
- Does Y38 TGD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y38 TGD expired on 30 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 TGD?
- The MOT on Y38 TGD expired on 30 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y38 TGD done?
- Y38 TGD was recorded at 156,823 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2024, an average of 5,668 miles a year.
- Has Y38 TGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 TGD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y38 TGD 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 TGD find?
- Y38 TGD passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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