Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y609 HWBMOT history

Y609 HWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2023.

Y609 HWB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
104,650 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,604 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y609 HWB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 HWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y609 HWB was last recorded at 104,650 miles on 19 Jan 2023, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,611 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,039 miles
Average per year
3,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,650 miles
  • 2022 – 100,611 miles
  • 2021 – 93,512 miles
  • 2019 – 88,375 miles
  • 2018 – 86,869 miles
  • 2017 – 85,974 miles
  • 2016 – 84,743 miles
  • 2015 – 83,427 miles
  • 2014 – 80,970 miles
  • 2013 – 78,205 miles
  • 2012 – 75,228 miles
  • 2011 – 73,433 miles
  • 2010 – 70,428 miles
  • 2009 – 67,255 miles
  • 2008 – 63,974 miles
  • 2007 – 58,997 miles
  • 2006 – 52,734 miles
  • 2005 – 42,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,650 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,650 miles
    Test number
    898708990675
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,650 miles (+4,039)3 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,650 miles
    Test number
    993091326338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,611 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    346177074951
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail100,603 miles (+7,091)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    361896394186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,512 miles (+5,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    412017808182
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass88,375 miles (+1,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    887692530190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  7. Pass86,869 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    907132620301
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn low

  8. Pass85,974 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    606092098569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,971 miles (+1,228)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    785808617972
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass84,743 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,743 miles
    Test number
    196984829336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,427 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,427 miles
    Test number
    937802422968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,970 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    479077064228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,205 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    986226573260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,228 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,228 miles
    Test number
    377240272442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,433 miles (+3,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    107210681228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass70,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    141686490272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail70,428 miles (+3,173)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    293685490246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre developing cracks in tread

  18. Pass67,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    101971889248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,255 miles (+3,281)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    514212079289
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass63,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    324929168400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,974 miles (+4,977)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    111999668202
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass58,997 miles (+6,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    453236077207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail52,734 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    154962976229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass52,734 miles (+10,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    841892276267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass42,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    660565785284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y609 HWB

Does Y609 HWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y609 HWB expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y609 HWB?
The MOT on Y609 HWB expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y609 HWB done?
Y609 HWB was recorded at 104,650 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2023, an average of 3,604 miles a year.
Has Y609 HWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 HWB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y609 HWB 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 Y609 HWB find?
Y609 HWB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2023 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y609 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.