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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y899 ENLMOT history

Y899 ENL is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

Y899 ENL beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
112,179 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 ENL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 ENL was last recorded at 112,179 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 11,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,119 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,060 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,179 miles
  • 2023 – 101,119 miles
  • 2022 – 98,829 miles
  • 2021 – 96,030 miles
  • 2020 – 94,180 miles
  • 2019 – 91,222 miles
  • 2018 – 88,441 miles
  • 2017 – 84,725 miles
  • 2016 – 80,167 miles
  • 2015 – 74,332 miles
  • 2014 – 68,664 miles
  • 2012 – 60,919 miles
  • 2011 – 54,324 miles
  • 2010 – 51,242 miles
  • 2009 – 46,843 miles
  • 2008 – 40,825 miles
  • 2007 – 35,449 miles
  • 2006 – 27,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,179 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,179 miles (+11,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,179 miles
    Test number
    174052378760
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass101,119 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    945580474857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail101,118 miles (+2,289)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    818277429543
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass98,829 miles (+2,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,829 miles
    Test number
    106682044603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass96,030 miles (+1,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,030 miles
    Test number
    281353391069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,180 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    984484487783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass91,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    677041889242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail91,222 miles (+2,781)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    564317799874
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,441 miles (+3,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    835086680398
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  10. Pass84,725 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    726430183857
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail84,724 miles (+4,557)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,724 miles
    Test number
    305578240288
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass80,167 miles (+5,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,167 miles
    Test number
    687781335886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass74,332 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    186297645460
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail74,298 miles (+5,634)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    868714045021
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass68,664 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    819859344050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,919 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    909706662274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,324 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    689417191066
    • NoteAll brake discs poor condition
    • NoteExhaust very poor condition
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm,heavy cracks in tread and sidewalls
    • NoteSlight wear to front wishbone bushes
    • NoteSurface rust to all brake pipes

  18. Fail54,324 miles (+3,082)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    919487791043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll brake discs poor condition
    • NoteExhaust very poor condition
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm,heavy cracks in tread and sidewalls
    • NoteSlight wear to front wishbone bushes
    • NoteSurface rust to all brake pipes

  19. Pass51,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    440396590093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,242 miles (+4,399)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    522246290080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass46,843 miles (+6,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    993029889094
    • NoteAll tyres side walls poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/f and rear tyres 2.5mm.

  22. Pass40,825 miles (+5,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,825 miles
    Test number
    382012198091
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust.slight corrosion to all brake discs.o/s/f tyre cracks in sidewalls.n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls,worn slightly on edges.slight wear to rear axle bushes..

  23. Fail35,449 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    642125197034
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass35,449 miles (+7,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    780035397028
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass27,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    922017496060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 ENL

Does Y899 ENL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 ENL expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 ENL?
The MOT on Y899 ENL expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 ENL done?
Y899 ENL was recorded at 112,179 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has Y899 ENL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 ENL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y899 ENL 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 Y899 ENL find?
Y899 ENL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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