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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y881 CKLMOT history

Y881 CKL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

Y881 CKL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
134,285 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 CKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y881 CKL was last recorded at 134,285 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 9,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,786 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9,499 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,285 miles
  • 2023 – 124,786 miles
  • 2022 – 119,113 miles
  • 2021 – 110,186 miles
  • 2018 – 107,153 miles
  • 2017 – 104,890 miles
  • 2016 – 102,245 miles
  • 2014 – 85,951 miles
  • 2013 – 77,465 miles
  • 2012 – 72,903 miles
  • 2011 – 68,532 miles
  • 2010 – 63,002 miles
  • 2009 – 58,112 miles
  • 2008 – 50,827 miles
  • 2006 – 48,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,285 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,285 miles (+9,499)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,285 miles
    Test number
    238394334328
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass124,786 miles (+5,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,786 miles
    Test number
    506118238017
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Mountings Corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass119,113 miles (+8,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    983839760199
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,186 miles (+3,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    858136555563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,153 miles (+2,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,153 miles
    Test number
    843249597546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass104,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    812036086806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,889 miles (+2,644)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,889 miles
    Test number
    558873534327
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass102,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    487890037015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,245 miles (+2,605)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,245 miles
    Test number
    429264287040
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass99,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    774644302685
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail99,640 miles (+13,689)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    114616928543
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass85,951 miles (+8,486)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,951 miles
    Test number
    308428704347
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass77,465 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,465 miles
    Test number
    256742783101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF TYRE SMALL CUTS ON WALL
    • NoteOSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail77,465 miles (+4,562)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,465 miles
    Test number
    328682183162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF TYRE SMALL CUTS ON WALL
    • NoteOSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass72,903 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    137146672485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,532 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    587799431067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,002 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,002 miles
    Test number
    381963030054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    704138139073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,112 miles (+7,285)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    310118739009
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc corroded
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack end

  20. Pass50,827 miles (+2,386)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    170059228408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear wheel binding slightly

  21. Pass48,441 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    153120216302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,321 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,321 miles
    Test number
    543738296252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y881 CKL

Does Y881 CKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 CKL expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 CKL?
The MOT on Y881 CKL expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 CKL done?
Y881 CKL was recorded at 134,285 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has Y881 CKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 CKL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y881 CKL 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 Y881 CKL find?
Y881 CKL failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended; front brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 7 more.

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