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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y227 BPKMOT history

Y227 BPK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 139,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y227 BPK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,085 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 BPK was last recorded at 139,085 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,504 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,581 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,085 miles
  • 2025 – 136,504 miles
  • 2024 – 133,702 miles
  • 2023 – 130,745 miles
  • 2022 – 129,275 miles
  • 2021 – 127,876 miles
  • 2020 – 125,313 miles
  • 2019 – 121,996 miles
  • 2018 – 119,040 miles
  • 2017 – 116,981 miles
  • 2016 – 113,102 miles
  • 2015 – 108,987 miles
  • 2014 – 104,568 miles
  • 2013 – 100,082 miles
  • 2012 – 92,321 miles
  • 2011 – 80,674 miles
  • 2010 – 52,758 miles
  • 2009 – 46,366 miles
  • 2008 – 40,974 miles
  • 2007 – 37,072 miles
  • 2006 – 32,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • EML on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,085 miles (+2,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,085 miles
    Test number
    817642351582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,504 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,504 miles
    Test number
    901158907493
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail136,504 miles (+2,802)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,504 miles
    Test number
    535864624825
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,702 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,702 miles
    Test number
    390958978385
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail133,702 miles (+2,957)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,702 miles
    Test number
    738078139279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass130,745 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,745 miles
    Test number
    929870279511
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking to outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail130,745 miles (+1,470)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,745 miles
    Test number
    496086142640
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking to outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass129,275 miles (+1,399)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    831562245899
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer CV gator leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass127,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    869464435164
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv gator leaking

  10. Fail127,876 miles (+2,563)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    506509675625
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv gator leaking

  11. Pass125,313 miles (+3,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,313 miles
    Test number
    599631079285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  12. Pass121,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,996 miles
    Test number
    478186033819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail121,996 miles (+2,956)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,996 miles
    Test number
    607641637310
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass119,040 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    406260640839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,031 miles (+2,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,031 miles
    Test number
    932420991809
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass116,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    251525384407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,981 miles (+3,879)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    995530881758
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine Light On

  18. Pass113,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    322564541257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,102 miles (+4,115)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    648851964935
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail108,987 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,987 miles
    Test number
    216469915041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass108,987 miles (+4,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,987 miles
    Test number
    758379415025
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass104,568 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    749494564093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    509975183036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  24. Fail100,082 miles (+7,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,082 miles
    Test number
    439765983053
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  25. Pass92,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    326409682053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,321 miles (+11,647)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    369699282022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass80,674 miles (+27,916)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    417530211107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,758 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,758 miles
    Test number
    862185230021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,366 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    692470049056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,974 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    441622338067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,072 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    661086337053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,939 miles
    Test number
    143317936470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 BPK

Does Y227 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 BPK is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 BPK?
The MOT on Y227 BPK is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 BPK done?
Y227 BPK was recorded at 139,085 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has Y227 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 BPK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y227 BPK 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 Y227 BPK find?
Y227 BPK passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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