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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y216 BSFMOT history

Y216 BSF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 230,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

Y216 BSF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
230,409 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 BSF was last recorded at 230,409 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 5,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,414 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,995 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 230,409 miles
  • 2023 – 224,414 miles
  • 2022 – 217,191 miles
  • 2021 – 205,952 miles
  • 2020 – 196,558 miles
  • 2019 – 184,767 miles
  • 2018 – 174,269 miles
  • 2017 – 167,581 miles
  • 2016 – 160,574 miles
  • 2015 – 152,544 miles
  • 2014 – 143,609 miles
  • 2013 – 135,316 miles
  • 2012 – 129,131 miles
  • 2011 – 119,644 miles
  • 2010 – 109,311 miles
  • 2009 – 96,892 miles
  • 2008 – 91,493 miles
  • 2007 – 82,847 miles
  • 2006 – 76,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,409 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,409 miles (+5,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    230,409 miles
    Test number
    353084799462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass224,414 miles (+7,223)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    224,414 miles
    Test number
    174993961030
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,191 miles (+11,239)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    217,191 miles
    Test number
    294492648396
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass205,952 miles (+9,394)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    205,952 miles
    Test number
    355038897837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass196,558 miles (+11,791)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    196,558 miles
    Test number
    115700355753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,767 miles (+10,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    184,767 miles
    Test number
    122939078805
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass174,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    808502421686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail174,269 miles (+6,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    357656399515
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass167,581 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,581 miles
    Test number
    481649665429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,574 miles (+8,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,574 miles
    Test number
    359633503425
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

  11. Pass152,544 miles (+8,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,544 miles
    Test number
    155207195078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass143,609 miles (+8,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    689520804158
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail135,316 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,316 miles
    Test number
    225701703104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSlight play in the front wheels.
    • NoteThe engine light is on.
    • NoteThe front suspension wishbone bushes are cracking.

  14. Pass135,316 miles (+6,185)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,316 miles
    Test number
    259441903131
    • NoteSlight play in the front wheels.
    • NoteThe engine light is on.
    • NoteThe front suspension wishbone bushes are cracking.

  15. Pass129,131 miles (+9,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    129,131 miles
    Test number
    227990012112
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s front wheel.

  16. Pass119,644 miles (+10,333)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    547638511170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,311 miles (+12,419)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,311 miles
    Test number
    261237810400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s front wheel.
    • NoteThe rear tyres are feathering on the edges.
    • NoteThe tyres are wearing on the edges.

  18. Pass96,892 miles (+5,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,892 miles
    Test number
    192158199096
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

  19. Pass91,493 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,493 miles
    Test number
    571248198029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,847 miles (+6,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    230534527494
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass76,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    273649716180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 BSF

Does Y216 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y216 BSF expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y216 BSF?
The MOT on Y216 BSF expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y216 BSF done?
Y216 BSF was recorded at 230,409 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has Y216 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 BSF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y216 BSF 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 Y216 BSF find?
Y216 BSF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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