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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P252 PYAMOT history

P252 PYA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

P252 PYA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
150,076 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P252 PYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P252 PYA was last recorded at 150,076 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,955 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 150,076 miles
  • 2020 – 145,767 miles
  • 2019 – 139,004 miles
  • 2018 – 135,552 miles
  • 2017 – 131,901 miles
  • 2016 – 126,716 miles
  • 2015 – 122,229 miles
  • 2014 – 117,085 miles
  • 2013 – 112,458 miles
  • 2012 – 109,140 miles
  • 2011 – 106,583 miles
  • 2010 – 104,608 miles
  • 2009 – 102,684 miles
  • 2008 – 100,741 miles
  • 2007 – 98,882 miles
  • 2006 – 93,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,076 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,076 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,076 miles
    Test number
    852895468562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,955 miles (+4,188)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,955 miles
    Test number
    998552710705
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps dip beam extinguishes when main beam is selected (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter door sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion
  3. Pass145,767 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,767 miles
    Test number
    652215814794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,603 miles (+6,599)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,603 miles
    Test number
    580725802519
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front top mounts slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall cracking
  5. Pass139,004 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    326447524041
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and plates have been welded to it (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill welded plates have been done (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in a bad rusted condition
  6. Fail139,004 miles (+3,452)1 dangerous5 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    378886014065
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and plates have been welded to it (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill welded plates have been done (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in a bad rusted condition
  7. Pass135,552 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,552 miles
    Test number
    698050602958
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just behind front cat. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion Rear of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Hole in outer sill, not within prescribed areas. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Rear of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Fail135,552 miles (+3,651)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,552 miles
    Test number
    577707837306
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Bracket is not secured. (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded highlighted in yellow (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Highlighted in yellow. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just behind front cat. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion Rear of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Hole in outer sill, not within prescribed areas. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Rear of wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Hole in outer sill, not within prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass131,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    239542076866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Fail131,901 miles (+5,185)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    785669562255
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass126,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,716 miles
    Test number
    973598200005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail126,713 miles (+4,484)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,713 miles
    Test number
    625670112374
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass122,229 miles (+5,144)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,229 miles
    Test number
    295210945139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass117,085 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    278869034407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,082 miles (+4,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,082 miles
    Test number
    407256234191
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  16. Pass112,458 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    495142143139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,140 miles (+2,557)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    885373242189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass106,583 miles (+1,975)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    326906731108
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  19. Pass104,608 miles (+1,924)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,608 miles
    Test number
    534920140187
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  20. Pass102,684 miles (+1,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,684 miles
    Test number
    384174539101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass100,741 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    980238748162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,882 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,882 miles
    Test number
    444685737181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass93,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    441546926164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P252 PYA

Does P252 PYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P252 PYA expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P252 PYA?
The MOT on P252 PYA expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P252 PYA done?
P252 PYA was recorded at 150,076 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has P252 PYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P252 PYA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on P252 PYA 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 P252 PYA find?
P252 PYA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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