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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y228 BGJMOT history

Y228 BGJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2023.

Y228 BGJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2024
Mileage
161,220 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 BGJ
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 BGJ was last recorded at 161,220 miles on 30 Dec 2023, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,028 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,192 miles
Average per year
7,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,220 miles
  • 2022 – 157,028 miles
  • 2021 – 153,473 miles
  • 2020 – 150,212 miles
  • 2019 – 143,621 miles
  • 2018 – 139,513 miles
  • 2017 – 136,190 miles
  • 2016 – 132,575 miles
  • 2015 – 128,281 miles
  • 2014 – 118,330 miles
  • 2013 – 107,101 miles
  • 2012 – 95,936 miles
  • 2011 – 83,350 miles
  • 2010 – 70,192 miles
  • 2009 – 58,059 miles
  • 2008 – 40,950 miles
  • 2007 – 36,056 miles
  • 2006 – 29,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,220 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.

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,220 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,220 miles
    Test number
    527834011474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,028 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,028 miles
    Test number
    859615779430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,473 miles (+3,261)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,473 miles
    Test number
    407382946340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,212 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    222455032982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,621 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,621 miles
    Test number
    873184826599
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,617 miles (+4,104)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,617 miles
    Test number
    997326909844
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,513 miles (+3,323)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,513 miles
    Test number
    744592019403
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass136,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    944973252399
    • AdvisoryEML indicates fault
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail136,190 miles (+3,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    925784090866
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML indicates fault
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass132,575 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,575 miles
    Test number
    624264923318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,281 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,281 miles
    Test number
    698983295029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    486777784073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass118,330 miles (+11,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,330 miles
    Test number
    825567084047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    458656183037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,101 miles (+11,165)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    949836983018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass95,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    159731092096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,936 miles (+12,586)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    375731992040
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass83,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    125005971082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,350 miles (+13,158)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,350 miles
    Test number
    935335871055
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,192 miles (+12,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    462994260020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,059 miles (+17,109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    161392089407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,950 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,950 miles
    Test number
    633332848028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,056 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    294987707490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,663 miles
    Test number
    724559016162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 BGJ

Does Y228 BGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 BGJ expired on 29 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 BGJ?
The MOT on Y228 BGJ expired on 29 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 BGJ done?
Y228 BGJ was recorded at 161,220 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2023, an average of 7,445 miles a year.
Has Y228 BGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 BGJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y228 BGJ 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 Y228 BGJ find?
Y228 BGJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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