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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y929WENMOT history

Y929WEN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2023
Mileage
185,280 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

Y929WEN was last recorded at 185,280 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,072 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
7,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,280 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to brake pipe front wheel is very close on lock to lock
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll tyre side walls are damaged no ply or cord exposed
  • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to sill skirts fitted

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,280 miles (+208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,280 miles
    Test number
    312418019386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to brake pipe front wheel is very close on lock to lock
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre side walls are damaged no ply or cord exposed
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to sill skirts fitted

  2. Pass185,072 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,072 miles
    Test number
    123232623802
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front inner sills
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily under sealed

  3. Fail185,072 miles (+943)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,072 miles
    Test number
    702050498540
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front inner sills
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily under sealed

  4. Pass184,129 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,129 miles
    Test number
    201547391413
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail184,120 miles (+3,179)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,120 miles
    Test number
    969593907148
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass180,941 miles (+10,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    180,941 miles
    Test number
    322359256809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,471 miles (+10,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,471 miles
    Test number
    544327263703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass159,614 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,614 miles
    Test number
    860949583295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,112 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,112 miles
    Test number
    435329515111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,993 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    150,993 miles
    Test number
    158976404138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,824 miles (+583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,824 miles
    Test number
    437506393051
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEml light on

  12. Fail139,241 miles (+7,921)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    928992083019
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEml light on

  13. Pass131,320 miles (+84)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,320 miles
    Test number
    189871002165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  14. Fail131,236 miles (+4,189)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,236 miles
    Test number
    285751192004
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken

  15. Pass127,047 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    127,047 miles
    Test number
    775249091024
    • NoteSill damage

  16. Fail127,021 miles (+6,350)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,021 miles
    Test number
    296846791066
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill damage

  17. Pass120,671 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,671 miles
    Test number
    283956290022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail120,647 miles (+6,989)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,647 miles
    Test number
    950969280051
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass113,658 miles (+15,854)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    113,658 miles
    Test number
    833119099032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread edges.

  20. Pass97,804 miles (+23,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,804 miles
    Test number
    732899618199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass74,499 miles (+16,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    900193147174
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass57,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    430702016104
    • NoteRear axle bushes perished

Questions about Y929WEN

When is the MOT due on Y929WEN?
The MOT on Y929WEN expired on 24 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y929WEN done?
Y929WEN was recorded at 185,280 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 7,740 miles a year.
Has Y929WEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y929WEN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y929WEN 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 Y929WEN find?
Y929WEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill, and 4 more.

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