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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y47 LDGMOT history

Y47 LDG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

Y47 LDG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2022
Mileage
124,189 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y47 LDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2022
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y47 LDG was last recorded at 124,189 miles on 26 May 2022, 4,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,416 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,773 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,189 miles
  • 2021 – 119,416 miles
  • 2020 – 113,466 miles
  • 2018 – 112,333 miles
  • 2015 – 108,286 miles
  • 2014 – 104,052 miles
  • 2013 – 98,953 miles
  • 2012 – 95,410 miles
  • 2011 – 92,176 miles
  • 2010 – 88,782 miles
  • 2009 – 84,857 miles
  • 2008 – 76,660 miles
  • 2007 – 71,607 miles
  • 2006 – 65,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,189 miles
  • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail124,189 miles (+4,773)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    708582704212
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,416 miles
    Test number
    778134099435
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail119,416 miles (+5,950)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,416 miles
    Test number
    872001469122
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass113,466 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,466 miles
    Test number
    723586988358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,333 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,333 miles
    Test number
    597523458325
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated modified bonnet release, bonnet still secures shut (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted close!!! (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,330 miles (+4,044)9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,330 miles
    Test number
    350976202378
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated modified bonnet release cable (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,286 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    308525685048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,052 miles (+5,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    265310504165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass98,953 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    746206683077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,410 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    116131982057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,176 miles (+3,394)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    117772661495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edges
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc pitted/corroded on outer edge

  12. Pass88,782 miles (+3,925)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    903485430071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine management warning light on.
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.
    • NoteNearside rear brake lightly binding.

  13. Pass84,857 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    164401549017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding.

  14. Fail84,857 miles (+8,197)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,857 miles
    Test number
    823951149028
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding.

  15. Pass76,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    944117238078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,660 miles (+5,053)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    383026738077
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass71,607 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,607 miles
    Test number
    213390737032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    924232036003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,254 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    370871136015
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y47 LDG

Does Y47 LDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y47 LDG expired on 27 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y47 LDG?
The MOT on Y47 LDG expired on 27 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y47 LDG done?
Y47 LDG was recorded at 124,189 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has Y47 LDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y47 LDG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y47 LDG 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 Y47 LDG find?
Y47 LDG failed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration; parking brake efficiency below requirements; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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