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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y901 ENLMOT history

Y901 ENL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 194,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

Y901 ENL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
194,040 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 ENL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y901 ENL was last recorded at 194,040 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 6,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,746 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,294 miles
Average per year
7,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,040 miles
  • 2023 – 187,746 miles
  • 2022 – 181,191 miles
  • 2021 – 172,994 miles
  • 2020 – 162,497 miles
  • 2019 – 155,777 miles
  • 2018 – 151,417 miles
  • 2017 – 146,214 miles
  • 2016 – 140,424 miles
  • 2015 – 131,261 miles
  • 2014 – 125,132 miles
  • 2013 – 120,310 miles
  • 2012 – 115,568 miles
  • 2011 – 111,150 miles
  • 2010 – 106,735 miles
  • 2009 – 101,216 miles
  • 2008 – 89,718 miles
  • 2007 – 77,951 miles
  • 2006 – 60,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,040 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,040 miles (+6,294)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,040 miles
    Test number
    996743886547
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass187,746 miles (+6,555)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    187,746 miles
    Test number
    279411283153
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass181,191 miles (+294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    181,191 miles
    Test number
    990621368369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak from radiator

  4. Fail180,897 miles (+7,903)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,897 miles
    Test number
    762271708860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak from radiator

  5. Pass172,994 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,994 miles
    Test number
    514633966214
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail172,571 miles (+10,074)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,571 miles
    Test number
    871194665089
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,497 miles (+336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,497 miles
    Test number
    877070252327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail162,161 miles (+6,384)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,161 miles
    Test number
    773579816052
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to legal limit and bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,777 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,777 miles
    Test number
    267494091880
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,716 miles (+4,299)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,716 miles
    Test number
    527005065194
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,417 miles (+5,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,417 miles
    Test number
    562313321910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass146,214 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,214 miles
    Test number
    971327124424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail146,214 miles (+5,790)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,214 miles
    Test number
    140391560704
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass140,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,424 miles
    Test number
    976507791249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail140,424 miles (+9,163)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,424 miles
    Test number
    243131013721
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass131,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    686871549262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail131,261 miles (+6,129)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,261 miles
    Test number
    280443091676
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass125,132 miles (+815)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,132 miles
    Test number
    977029944335
    • NoteAlternator belt slightly perished
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  19. Pass124,317 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    124,317 miles
    Test number
    795190234125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail124,315 miles (+4,005)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,315 miles
    Test number
    229879124141
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass120,310 miles (+4,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    356790833161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass115,568 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    379089432126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail115,568 miles (+4,418)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    459029532126
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass111,150 miles (+4,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    898664241112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass106,735 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,735 miles
    Test number
    110063630170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    102528039132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail101,216 miles (+11,498)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    521758339113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass89,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    872003348197
    • NoteAdvise on o/s/r tyre on limit of tread wear

  29. Fail89,718 miles (+11,767)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    944113748153
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise on o/s/r tyre on limit of tread wear

  30. Pass77,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    490258237196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail77,951 miles (+17,600)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    711468037171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise on o/s/f tyre neally on limit of tread wear
    • NoteAdvise on wear to n/s/f tyre

  32. Pass60,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,351 miles
    Test number
    201886636435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 ENL

Does Y901 ENL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y901 ENL expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y901 ENL?
The MOT on Y901 ENL expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y901 ENL done?
Y901 ENL was recorded at 194,040 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
Has Y901 ENL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 ENL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y901 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 Y901 ENL find?
Y901 ENL failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70r14; driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction; emissions unable to be completed due to misfire, and 5 more.

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