Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

W256 DYGMOT history

W256 DYG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

W256 DYG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,858 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,315 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for W256 DYG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
W256 DYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 DYG was last recorded at 149,858 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,406 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
2,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,858 miles
  • 2024 – 148,406 miles
  • 2023 – 146,962 miles
  • 2022 – 145,854 miles
  • 2021 – 144,576 miles
  • 2020 – 143,358 miles
  • 2019 – 142,176 miles
  • 2018 – 141,054 miles
  • 2017 – 139,848 miles
  • 2016 – 138,198 miles
  • 2015 – 136,154 miles
  • 2014 – 133,284 miles
  • 2013 – 130,236 miles
  • 2012 – 128,057 miles
  • 2011 – 124,993 miles
  • 2010 – 121,436 miles
  • 2009 – 117,140 miles
  • 2008 – 115,206 miles
  • 2007 – 112,082 miles
  • 2006 – 104,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,858 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    525224513018
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail149,858 miles (+1,452)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    704245047311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass148,406 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,406 miles
    Test number
    270716281420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,962 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,962 miles
    Test number
    578061062379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,959 miles (+1,105)2 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    875823486533
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,854 miles (+23)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,854 miles
    Test number
    676200705823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe split

  7. Fail145,831 miles (+1,255)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    254524704296
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe split

  8. Pass144,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,576 miles
    Test number
    191355498799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

  9. Fail144,576 miles (+1,218)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,576 miles
    Test number
    245074654881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

  10. Pass143,358 miles (+1,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,358 miles
    Test number
    504856366555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass142,176 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,176 miles
    Test number
    810408418325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,054 miles
    Test number
    509123663324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,054 miles (+1,206)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,054 miles
    Test number
    760497676866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass139,848 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    260547625427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,198 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,198 miles
    Test number
    834122471419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Fail138,197 miles (+2,043)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,197 miles
    Test number
    736726306608
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass136,154 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    438750845112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,284 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,284 miles
    Test number
    248203344192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail133,280 miles (+3,044)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,280 miles
    Test number
    296740444468
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass130,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    169663543162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail130,236 miles (+2,179)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    108783943177
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass128,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,057 miles
    Test number
    698424942183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail128,057 miles (+3,064)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,057 miles
    Test number
    269473542196
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass124,993 miles (+3,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,993 miles
    Test number
    129080941125
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass121,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    121,436 miles
    Test number
    150509230122
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  26. Fail121,436 miles (+4,296)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,436 miles
    Test number
    460689230156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  27. Pass117,140 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    117,140 miles
    Test number
    371083939153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,206 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    650242348158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass112,082 miles (+7,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    112,082 miles
    Test number
    264572747471
    • 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)

  30. Pass104,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    252993446408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail104,609 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    931943546143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W256 DYG

Does W256 DYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 DYG is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W256 DYG?
The MOT on W256 DYG is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W256 DYG done?
W256 DYG was recorded at 149,858 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,315 miles a year.
Has W256 DYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 DYG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on W256 DYG 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 W256 DYG find?
W256 DYG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all W256 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.