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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y39 RRVMOT history

Y39 RRV is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

Y39 RRV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
129,822 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 RRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y39 RRV was last recorded at 129,822 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 2,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,835 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,987 miles
Average per year
4,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,822 miles
  • 2023 – 126,835 miles
  • 2022 – 124,653 miles
  • 2021 – 121,092 miles
  • 2020 – 118,906 miles
  • 2019 – 116,279 miles
  • 2018 – 112,992 miles
  • 2017 – 108,732 miles
  • 2016 – 103,565 miles
  • 2015 – 100,049 miles
  • 2014 – 96,372 miles
  • 2013 – 93,182 miles
  • 2012 – 87,586 miles
  • 2011 – 80,928 miles
  • 2010 – 73,333 miles
  • 2009 – 67,649 miles
  • 2008 – 60,841 miles
  • 2007 – 53,576 miles
  • 2006 – 46,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,822 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,822 miles (+2,987)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,822 miles
    Test number
    605452611031
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass126,835 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,835 miles
    Test number
    275970121824
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail126,834 miles (+2,181)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,834 miles
    Test number
    716367941185
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,653 miles (+3,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,653 miles
    Test number
    880451842998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,092 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,092 miles
    Test number
    987729863643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush is spliting
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked

  6. Fail121,092 miles (+2,186)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,092 miles
    Test number
    558238142800
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush is spliting
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked

  7. Pass118,906 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,906 miles
    Test number
    821045438290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush is starting to crack
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are wearing
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre is wearing on the edges

  8. Fail118,906 miles (+2,627)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,906 miles
    Test number
    972572843180
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone rear bush is starting to crack
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are wearing
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre is wearing on the edges

  9. Pass116,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    229770722026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  10. Fail116,279 miles (+3,287)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,279 miles
    Test number
    733324713234
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  11. Pass112,992 miles (+4,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    336994047278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearbush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are worn

  12. Pass108,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    601067017196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,732 miles (+5,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    964667080686
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass103,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    767012653799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail103,565 miles (+3,516)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,565 miles
    Test number
    347477347709
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass100,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    925243585078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail100,049 miles (+3,677)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    915802385025
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass96,372 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,372 miles
    Test number
    658806684065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass93,182 miles (+5,596)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,182 miles
    Test number
    385801073072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass87,586 miles (+6,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    576167962049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass80,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    206730181026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,928 miles (+7,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    837790881041
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass73,333 miles (+5,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,333 miles
    Test number
    600792680035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass67,649 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    663992889004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,841 miles
    Test number
    263354068001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,840 miles (+7,264)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    864144968042
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,576 miles (+7,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    872914547032
    • NoteWIPERS POOR

  28. Pass46,524 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    162069266455
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to inside of front brake discs
    • NoteAdvise light grab from rear brakes
    • NoteAdvise light steaking from front wipers

Questions about Y39 RRV

Does Y39 RRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 RRV expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 RRV?
The MOT on Y39 RRV expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 RRV done?
Y39 RRV was recorded at 129,822 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
Has Y39 RRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 RRV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y39 RRV 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 Y39 RRV find?
Y39 RRV failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 13 more.

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