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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y248 BPKMOT history

Y248 BPK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

Y248 BPK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
140,636 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 BPK was last recorded at 140,636 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 13,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,743 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13,893 miles
Average per year
7,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,636 miles
  • 2021 – 126,743 miles
  • 2019 – 117,825 miles
  • 2018 – 110,841 miles
  • 2017 – 102,164 miles
  • 2016 – 97,489 miles
  • 2015 – 92,811 miles
  • 2014 – 87,296 miles
  • 2013 – 80,662 miles
  • 2012 – 76,304 miles
  • 2011 – 73,023 miles
  • 2010 – 67,529 miles
  • 2009 – 62,611 miles
  • 2008 – 51,522 miles
  • 2007 – 38,299 miles
  • 2006 – 31,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,636 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,636 miles (+13,893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,636 miles
    Test number
    178584596603
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    308832233129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,743 miles (+8,918)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    502316934667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront upper Macpherson strut(s) pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass117,825 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    954012341995
    • AdvisoryALIGNMENT RESET ADVISED WITH TYRES
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,823 miles (+6,982)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,823 miles
    Test number
    785747529372
    • MajorService brake excessively binding N/S/R (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryALIGNMENT RESET ADVISED WITH TYRES
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER SEVERE WEAR >>> NEW REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,841 miles (+8,677)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    101238508909
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

  7. Pass102,164 miles (+4,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    249962859895
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread 2-3mm

  8. Pass97,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    834742306977
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system badly corroded and slight leaks (7.1.2)

  9. Fail97,489 miles (+4,678)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    725707529615
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure Re-Fitted front No. plate (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sealed up rear silencer to pass MOT. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system badly corroded and slight leaks (7.1.2)

  10. Pass92,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    109177321210
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail92,811 miles (+5,515)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    690687524865
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass87,296 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    429205244219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,662 miles (+4,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    226016843239
    • NoteBOTH WIPERS WORN

  14. Pass76,304 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    499839442259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,286 miles (+3,263)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    915132542286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass73,023 miles (+5,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,023 miles
    Test number
    578302141298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,529 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    641245440297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,611 miles (+11,089)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    813262509343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,522 miles (+13,223)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,522 miles
    Test number
    212709908341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    610044207332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,299 miles (+6,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    740944307354
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass31,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,668 miles
    Test number
    272853916333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 BPK

Does Y248 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 BPK expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 BPK?
The MOT on Y248 BPK expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 BPK done?
Y248 BPK was recorded at 140,636 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
Has Y248 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 BPK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y248 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 Y248 BPK find?
Y248 BPK passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, and 3 more.

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