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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y896 EEXMOT history

Y896 EEX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

Y896 EEX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
179,966 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 EEX
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
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 EEX was last recorded at 179,966 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,966 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,966 miles
  • 2020 – 178,334 miles
  • 2019 – 174,817 miles
  • 2018 – 170,502 miles
  • 2017 – 167,050 miles
  • 2016 – 162,124 miles
  • 2015 – 151,582 miles
  • 2014 – 133,852 miles
  • 2013 – 123,629 miles
  • 2012 – 109,805 miles
  • 2011 – 94,090 miles
  • 2010 – 84,061 miles
  • 2009 – 80,258 miles
  • 2008 – 75,582 miles
  • 2007 – 69,362 miles
  • 2006 – 61,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,966 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,966 miles
    Test number
    486646876173
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail179,966 miles (+1,632)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,966 miles
    Test number
    151552859986
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,334 miles
    Test number
    924004043459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail178,334 miles (+3,517)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,334 miles
    Test number
    906718752782
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass174,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    174,817 miles
    Test number
    112370040259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded

  6. Fail174,817 miles (+4,315)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,817 miles
    Test number
    811555577374
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arches corroded

  7. Pass170,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,502 miles
    Test number
    731550580743
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail170,502 miles (+3,452)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,502 miles
    Test number
    216096338176
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass167,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,050 miles
    Test number
    350954054713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker bump stop poor con
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker bump stop poor con.

  10. Fail167,050 miles (+4,926)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,050 miles
    Test number
    477472296163
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker bump stop poor con
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker bump stop poor con.

  11. Pass162,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,124 miles
    Test number
    164755315124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,124 miles (+10,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,124 miles
    Test number
    831776042479
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass151,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    236671790757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail151,582 miles (+17,730)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,582 miles
    Test number
    261837295843
    • Repaired at testBrake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass133,852 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,852 miles
    Test number
    236169284403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,836 miles (+10,207)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,836 miles
    Test number
    788134884102
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass123,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,629 miles
    Test number
    259298913255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,629 miles (+13,824)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,629 miles
    Test number
    325605113468
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp bulb incorectly fitted

  19. Pass109,805 miles (+15,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,805 miles
    Test number
    296129142440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,090 miles (+10,029)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    206110431451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,061 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,061 miles
    Test number
    313996800164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    143225709131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,258 miles (+4,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    271604509103
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass75,582 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,582 miles
    Test number
    412140368274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,362 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    350942967292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,821 miles
    Test number
    642915056231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 EEX

Does Y896 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 EEX expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 EEX?
The MOT on Y896 EEX expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 EEX done?
Y896 EEX was recorded at 179,966 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021, an average of 7,782 miles a year.
Has Y896 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 EEX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y896 EEX 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 Y896 EEX find?
Y896 EEX passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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