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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y605 DFCMOT history

Y605 DFC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

Y605 DFC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
208,694 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y605 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y605 DFC was last recorded at 208,694 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,591 miles · 17 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
9,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,694 miles
  • 2021 – 208,591 miles
  • 2020 – 207,956 miles
  • 2019 – 204,350 miles
  • 2018 – 197,995 miles
  • 2017 – 190,172 miles
  • 2016 – 182,467 miles
  • 2015 – 170,516 miles
  • 2014 – 159,064 miles
  • 2013 – 146,662 miles
  • 2012 – 137,595 miles
  • 2011 – 125,470 miles
  • 2010 – 116,404 miles
  • 2009 – 101,871 miles
  • 2008 – 88,874 miles
  • 2007 – 74,181 miles
  • 2006 – 57,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,694 miles (+103)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    208,694 miles
    Test number
    394416648856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass208,591 miles (+635)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    208,591 miles
    Test number
    245886923809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both top mounts

  3. Pass207,956 miles (+3,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    207,956 miles
    Test number
    417797874815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both top mounts

  4. Pass204,350 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    204,350 miles
    Test number
    417378240943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top mounts

  5. Pass197,995 miles (+7,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    197,995 miles
    Test number
    552886388623
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner face of front discs

  6. Pass190,172 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    190,172 miles
    Test number
    889603005375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering nearside

  7. Fail190,172 miles (+7,705)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,172 miles
    Test number
    661155408066
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering nearside

  8. Pass182,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    182,467 miles
    Test number
    142497238943
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms

  9. Fail182,467 miles (+11,951)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,467 miles
    Test number
    550320362581
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms

  10. Pass170,516 miles (+11,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    170,516 miles
    Test number
    779242875096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass159,064 miles (+12,402)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    159,064 miles
    Test number
    889662474004
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread

  12. Pass146,662 miles (+9,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,662 miles
    Test number
    398816363029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass137,595 miles (+12,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    137,595 miles
    Test number
    168065662053
    • 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)

  14. Pass125,470 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    125728061411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc rusted and scored

  15. Fail125,470 miles (+9,066)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,470 miles
    Test number
    458858461081
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc rusted and scored

  16. Pass116,404 miles (+14,533)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    312854560075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged

  17. Pass101,871 miles (+12,997)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    134210279425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront and rear no plates in poor condition

  18. Pass88,874 miles (+14,693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,874 miles
    Test number
    254446468045
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED
    • NoteREAR NO PLATE FADING

  19. Fail74,181 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,181 miles
    Test number
    533138667079
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass74,181 miles (+16,424)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,181 miles
    Test number
    980038167080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    531425966085
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y605 DFC

Does Y605 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y605 DFC expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y605 DFC?
The MOT on Y605 DFC expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y605 DFC done?
Y605 DFC was recorded at 208,694 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 9,385 miles a year.
Has Y605 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y605 DFC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on Y605 DFC 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 Y605 DFC find?
Y605 DFC passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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