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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y212 BHOMOT history

Y212 BHO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

Y212 BHO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
219,887 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 BHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 BHO was last recorded at 219,887 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 10,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,801 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
10,086 miles
Average per year
10,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 219,887 miles
  • 2021 – 209,801 miles
  • 2020 – 209,779 miles
  • 2019 – 200,175 miles
  • 2018 – 191,522 miles
  • 2017 – 182,994 miles
  • 2016 – 172,161 miles
  • 2015 – 161,563 miles
  • 2014 – 149,407 miles
  • 2013 – 138,830 miles
  • 2012 – 128,140 miles
  • 2011 – 116,790 miles
  • 2010 – 105,649 miles
  • 2009 – 94,494 miles
  • 2008 – 83,112 miles
  • 2007 – 63,844 miles
  • 2006 – 50,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,887 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear wheels tight to rotate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,887 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    219,887 miles
    Test number
    730601657290
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail219,887 miles (+10,086)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,887 miles
    Test number
    403296034348
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass209,801 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    209,801 miles
    Test number
    861366940630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underside

  4. Fail209,779 miles (+9,604)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,779 miles
    Test number
    108660556775
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass200,175 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    200,175 miles
    Test number
    264303242785
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail200,175 miles (+8,653)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,175 miles
    Test number
    295266262730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass191,522 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    191,522 miles
    Test number
    785088681496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel noisy when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  8. Fail191,521 miles (+8,527)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,521 miles
    Test number
    570598128289
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases detached towards front (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels tight to rotate
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel noisy when rotated

  9. Pass182,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    182,994 miles
    Test number
    364057976216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail182,991 miles (+10,830)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,991 miles
    Test number
    567190462611
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Pass172,161 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    172,161 miles
    Test number
    512592355737
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail172,161 miles (+10,598)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,161 miles
    Test number
    970696551059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass161,563 miles (+427)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,563 miles
    Test number
    109678095481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  14. Fail161,136 miles (+11,729)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,136 miles
    Test number
    428006685096
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering rack

  15. Pass149,407 miles (+10,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,407 miles
    Test number
    499935804124
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass138,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    505895393083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,830 miles (+10,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    166464183047
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass128,140 miles (+11,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    126026782006
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass116,790 miles (+11,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,790 miles
    Test number
    907354481058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,649 miles (+400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    140376700129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail105,249 miles (+10,755)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    830086190038
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass94,494 miles (+11,382)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,494 miles
    Test number
    231746389005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass83,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    173546218193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,112 miles (+19,268)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    883536018198
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass63,844 miles (+13,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    950863507159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass50,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    163519916188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 BHO

Does Y212 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 BHO expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 BHO?
The MOT on Y212 BHO expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 BHO done?
Y212 BHO was recorded at 219,887 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 10,415 miles a year.
Has Y212 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 BHO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y212 BHO 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 Y212 BHO find?
Y212 BHO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle.

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