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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y901 EEXMOT history

Y901 EEX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

Y901 EEX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
199,121 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 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
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 EEX was last recorded at 199,121 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 13,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,174 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
13,947 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,121 miles
  • 2022 – 185,174 miles
  • 2020 – 168,689 miles
  • 2019 – 167,329 miles
  • 2018 – 165,642 miles
  • 2017 – 163,968 miles
  • 2015 – 159,883 miles
  • 2014 – 152,316 miles
  • 2013 – 135,316 miles
  • 2012 – 123,074 miles
  • 2011 – 110,857 miles
  • 2010 – 100,621 miles
  • 2009 – 89,534 miles
  • 2008 – 79,196 miles
  • 2007 – 67,199 miles
  • 2006 – 57,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cover worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pads low both side
  • AdvisoryFront wing corroded and tap on both side.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Oil leak by gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underfloor and engine covers obscuring some components from inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,121 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    199,121 miles
    Test number
    743237622286
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cover worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads low both side
    • AdvisoryFront wing corroded and tap on both side.

  2. Fail199,121 miles (+13,947)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,121 miles
    Test number
    392489930434
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cover worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads low both side
    • AdvisoryFront wing corroded and tap on both side.

  3. Pass185,174 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,174 miles
    Test number
    389517571152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,150 miles (+16,461)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,150 miles
    Test number
    255339115688
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension low
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear door cannot be opened from outside

  5. Pass168,689 miles (+1,360)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,689 miles
    Test number
    746115772817
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass167,329 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,329 miles
    Test number
    800492587003
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail167,327 miles (+1,685)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,327 miles
    Test number
    274008950627
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch starting to corrode

  8. Pass165,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    903297832296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail165,642 miles (+1,674)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    424483929050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass163,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,968 miles
    Test number
    241342108140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail163,967 miles (+1,391)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,967 miles
    Test number
    562189935792
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass162,576 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,576 miles
    Test number
    752792014937
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak by gearbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor and engine covers obscuring some components from inspection

  13. Fail162,569 miles (+2,686)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,569 miles
    Test number
    344947955297
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking banjo fitting to calliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak by gearbox
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor and engine covers obscuring some components from inspection

  14. Pass159,883 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    159,883 miles
    Test number
    358701900946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,872 miles (+7,556)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,872 miles
    Test number
    919994437735
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  16. Fail152,316 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,316 miles
    Test number
    266115404364
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass152,316 miles (+17,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,316 miles
    Test number
    985125804385
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass135,316 miles (+12,242)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    135,316 miles
    Test number
    465822123292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,074 miles (+12,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,074 miles
    Test number
    437330062101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass110,857 miles (+10,236)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    758020561112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    432772150197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail100,621 miles (+11,087)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    673322250156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass89,534 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    401900059116
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail89,534 miles (+10,338)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    881060359172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass79,196 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    924799458122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,091 miles (+11,892)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    612842658138
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass67,199 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    870595247188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    274686726439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 EEX

Does Y901 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y901 EEX expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y901 EEX?
The MOT on Y901 EEX expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y901 EEX done?
Y901 EEX was recorded at 199,121 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has Y901 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 EEX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y901 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 Y901 EEX find?
Y901 EEX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play cover worn., and 4 more.

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