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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

Y4 GHGMOT history

Y4 GHG is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

Y4 GHG red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2023
Mileage
100,938 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 GHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 GHG was last recorded at 100,938 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 7,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,715 miles · 24 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,223 miles
Average per year
6,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,938 miles
  • 2021 – 93,715 miles
  • 2020 – 87,302 miles
  • 2019 – 78,327 miles
  • 2018 – 74,831 miles
  • 2017 – 71,106 miles
  • 2016 – 65,245 miles
  • 2015 – 57,760 miles
  • 2014 – 51,157 miles
  • 2013 – 41,184 miles
  • 2012 – 32,390 miles
  • 2011 – 26,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Bonnet secondary catch sticky

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in lens (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,938 miles (+7,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    982749826548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    997905431463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,715 miles (+6,413)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    551001545529
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,302 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    252352291649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticky

  5. Fail87,300 miles (+8,973)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,300 miles
    Test number
    725201213876
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch sticky

  6. Pass78,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    866547723608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail78,327 miles (+3,496)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    647428924699
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  8. Pass74,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    951441711573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,831 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    776257216300
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    223531152323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in lens (1.1.A.3d)

  11. Fail71,106 miles (+5,861)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    795950732375
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation in lens (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass65,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    540978376755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,245 miles (+7,485)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    971751877419
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,760 miles (+6,603)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,760 miles
    Test number
    895151925102
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass51,157 miles (+9,973)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    259942244131
    • NoteLower engine tray missing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear low
    • NoteRear tyres cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion and wear at rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight wear and corrosion at front brake discs

  16. Pass41,184 miles (+8,794)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,184 miles
    Test number
    395792523144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    106904412142
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted

  18. Fail32,390 miles (+5,452)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    188044712122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted

  19. Pass26,938 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,938 miles
    Test number
    268128631469
    • NoteSlight pitting at front and rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight smear from front wiper blades

Questions about Y4 GHG

Does Y4 GHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 GHG expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 GHG?
The MOT on Y4 GHG expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 GHG done?
Y4 GHG was recorded at 100,938 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 6,402 miles a year.
Has Y4 GHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 GHG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 GHG 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 Y4 GHG find?
Y4 GHG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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