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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y231 BAAMOT history

Y231 BAA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2023.

Y231 BAA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
140,321 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 BAA was last recorded at 140,321 miles on 27 Oct 2023, 650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2005: 62,857 miles, lower than 94,781 miles on 18 Jun 2005.
  • 18 Mar 2017: 137,528 miles, lower than 226,453 miles on 23 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,671 miles · 9 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
650 miles
Average per year
2,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,321 miles
  • 2019 – 139,671 miles
  • 2018 – 138,546 miles
  • 2017 – 137,528 miles
  • 2016 – 226,453 miles
  • 2014 – 217,410 miles
  • 2013 – 210,160 miles
  • 2012 – 196,249 miles
  • 2011 – 188,186 miles
  • 2010 – 183,624 miles
  • 2009 – 164,022 miles
  • 2008 – 146,466 miles
  • 2007 – 125,988 miles
  • 2006 – 100,340 miles
  • 2005 – 62,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,321 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,321 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,321 miles
    Test number
    122229101543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,671 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,671 miles
    Test number
    554309203128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,546 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,546 miles
    Test number
    840116539344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,528 miles (-88,925)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,528 miles
    Test number
    910530818852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass226,453 miles (+9,043)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    226,453 miles
    Test number
    977604246744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass217,410 miles (+7,250)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    217,410 miles
    Test number
    957636824341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass210,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    210,160 miles
    Test number
    729136643391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail210,160 miles (+13,911)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,160 miles
    Test number
    819654043363
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass196,249 miles (+31)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    196,249 miles
    Test number
    307591632321
    • Note2x nails in o/s rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteAll 4 tyres tread low
    • NoteN/S door mirror broken
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Fail196,218 miles (+8,032)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,218 miles
    Test number
    835249122398
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Note2x nails in o/s rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteAll 4 tyres tread low
    • NoteN/S door mirror broken
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass188,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    188,186 miles
    Test number
    749602841304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail188,186 miles (+4,562)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,186 miles
    Test number
    149339131347
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass183,624 miles (+19,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    183,624 miles
    Test number
    180988530301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass164,022 miles (+17,556)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    164,022 miles
    Test number
    161210849152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    146,466 miles
    Test number
    282333548406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,466 miles (+20,478)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,466 miles
    Test number
    640388138166
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass125,988 miles (+25,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,988 miles
    Test number
    134575937194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,340 miles (+30,671)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    994800786096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,669 miles (+6,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    830484746008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,857 miles (-31,924)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    370933995439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass94,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    223009665450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 BAA

Does Y231 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 BAA expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 BAA?
The MOT on Y231 BAA expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 BAA done?
Y231 BAA was recorded at 140,321 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2023, an average of 2,481 miles a year.
Has Y231 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 BAA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on Y231 BAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Oct 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 BAA find?
Y231 BAA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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