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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y38 WHNMOT history

Y38 WHN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 122,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y38 WHN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,182 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 WHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 WHN was last recorded at 122,182 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2022: 113,962 miles, lower than 113,995 miles on 18 Jan 2022.

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
119,413 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,769 miles
Average per year
4,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,182 miles
  • 2025 – 119,413 miles
  • 2024 – 119,105 miles
  • 2023 – 115,677 miles
  • 2022 – 113,962 miles
  • 2020 – 110,847 miles
  • 2019 – 102,171 miles
  • 2018 – 88,809 miles
  • 2017 – 76,544 miles
  • 2016 – 67,660 miles
  • 2013 – 61,984 miles
  • 2012 – 51,873 miles
  • 2011 – 49,156 miles
  • 2010 – 44,532 miles
  • 2009 – 38,266 miles
  • 2008 – 34,162 miles
  • 2007 – 26,572 miles
  • 2006 – 23,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres sidewalls perrised

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,182 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,182 miles
    Test number
    428084657338
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail122,182 miles (+2,769)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,182 miles
    Test number
    557139414933
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass119,413 miles (+308)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,413 miles
    Test number
    523234047101
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,105 miles (+3,428)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,105 miles
    Test number
    768107063868
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    319680900792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre part worn and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisorySome movement in both front top mounts when jacked

  6. Fail115,677 miles (+1,715)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    117554055021
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre part worn and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisorySome movement in both front top mounts when jacked

  7. Pass113,962 miles (-33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    895492481714
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both front top mounts

  8. Pass113,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    507699317254
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack joint
    • AdvisorySome movement in both front top mounts

  9. Fail113,995 miles (+3,148)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,995 miles
    Test number
    372802409919
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired brake servo pipe split (1.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f inner rack joint
    • AdvisorySome movement in both front top mounts

  10. Pass110,847 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,847 miles
    Test number
    604369382652
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail110,847 miles (+8,676)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,847 miles
    Test number
    255858725230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass102,171 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    369842499491
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail102,171 miles (+13,362)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    847067246284
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass88,809 miles (+12,265)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    243656022884
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel rim slightly distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    179116268230
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Fail76,544 miles (+8,884)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,544 miles
    Test number
    116353873180
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Pass67,660 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    209820223439
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewalls perrised

  18. Fail66,760 miles (+4,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    504169739509
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres sidewalls perrised

  19. Pass61,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    186610343202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,984 miles (+10,111)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    576299333241
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

  21. Pass51,873 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    656441242277
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition

  22. Fail51,873 miles (+2,717)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    887541242265
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition

  23. Pass49,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    148720331359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail49,156 miles (+4,624)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    629940831338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass44,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    413841630444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail44,532 miles (+6,266)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    232908920377
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass38,266 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,266 miles
    Test number
    104711649382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,162 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    270173058339
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass29,350 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,350 miles
    Test number
    671576808107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,572 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,572 miles
    Test number
    743740017157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,496 miles
    Test number
    154258696082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 WHN

Does Y38 WHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 WHN is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 WHN?
The MOT on Y38 WHN is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 WHN done?
Y38 WHN was recorded at 122,182 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,940 miles a year.
Has Y38 WHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 WHN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 WHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y38 WHN find?
Y38 WHN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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