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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y899 MRDMOT history

Y899 MRD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

Y899 MRD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
186,141 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 MRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 MRD was last recorded at 186,141 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,926 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,141 miles
  • 2022 – 181,383 miles
  • 2020 – 173,344 miles
  • 2018 – 158,684 miles
  • 2017 – 149,908 miles
  • 2015 – 146,108 miles
  • 2014 – 140,305 miles
  • 2013 – 134,982 miles
  • 2012 – 129,288 miles
  • 2011 – 118,123 miles
  • 2010 – 104,264 miles
  • 2009 – 97,333 miles
  • 2008 – 89,152 miles
  • 2007 – 80,003 miles
  • 2006 – 74,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,141 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,141 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,141 miles
    Test number
    511702748841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail185,926 miles (+4,543)3 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,926 miles
    Test number
    600662011552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged

  3. Pass181,383 miles (+8,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,383 miles
    Test number
    369203223400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,344 miles (+14,660)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,344 miles
    Test number
    678988380128
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass158,684 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,684 miles
    Test number
    910192963987
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides have play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail158,684 miles (+674)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,684 miles
    Test number
    165254921722
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides have play in top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail158,010 miles (+8,102)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,010 miles
    Test number
    608958472535
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass149,908 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,908 miles
    Test number
    788170011890
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp with grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  9. Fail149,897 miles (+3,789)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,897 miles
    Test number
    433872494316
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp with grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  10. Pass146,108 miles (+5,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,108 miles
    Test number
    274597611396
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, outer gaitors (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear x3 child seats fitted

  11. Pass140,305 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    140,305 miles
    Test number
    129009934353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    389138433370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,982 miles (+5,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    559448533321
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass129,288 miles (+11,165)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    129,288 miles
    Test number
    748633942398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,123 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    867189941353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    776170311177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,083 miles (+7,819)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    467469701189
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass104,264 miles (+6,931)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,264 miles
    Test number
    100135000150
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass97,333 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    130031119115
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail97,333 miles (+8,181)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    720291219100
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass89,152 miles (+9,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,152 miles
    Test number
    940367408146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    272928107150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,003 miles (+5,326)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    584937507130
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail74,677 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    270570806184
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  25. Pass74,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    291290006410
    • 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)

Questions about Y899 MRD

Does Y899 MRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 MRD expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 MRD?
The MOT on Y899 MRD expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 MRD done?
Y899 MRD was recorded at 186,141 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has Y899 MRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 MRD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y899 MRD 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 MRD find?
Y899 MRD passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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