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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y248 MESMOT history

Y248 MES is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

Y248 MES silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
150,987 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 MES was last recorded at 150,987 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,958 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,987 miles
  • 2024 – 150,958 miles
  • 2023 – 150,325 miles
  • 2022 – 149,013 miles
  • 2021 – 147,714 miles
  • 2020 – 145,474 miles
  • 2019 – 143,105 miles
  • 2018 – 139,389 miles
  • 2017 – 134,528 miles
  • 2016 – 127,740 miles
  • 2014 – 125,035 miles
  • 2013 – 122,063 miles
  • 2012 – 119,088 miles
  • 2011 – 111,893 miles
  • 2010 – 108,112 miles
  • 2009 – 102,725 miles
  • 2008 – 97,136 miles
  • 2007 – 86,243 miles
  • 2006 – 66,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,987 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,987 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,987 miles
    Test number
    797030192934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,958 miles (+633)1 dangerous12 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,958 miles
    Test number
    793005444536
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded part of brake flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,325 miles (+1,312)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,325 miles
    Test number
    632547890729
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass149,013 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,013 miles
    Test number
    103742283558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,714 miles
    Test number
    713658291459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,707 miles (+2,233)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,707 miles
    Test number
    177996190863
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass145,474 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,474 miles
    Test number
    314833342759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail145,409 miles (+2,304)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,409 miles
    Test number
    823397395560
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding of which the o/s is the worst (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front spring not seated correctly

  9. Pass143,105 miles (+3,716)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,105 miles
    Test number
    668971373374
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass139,389 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,389 miles
    Test number
    283447464057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,357 miles (+4,829)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,357 miles
    Test number
    547638688690
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre 2mm and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySlight judder on front brakes

  12. Pass134,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    420301051637
    • AdvisoryBottom gearbox mounting bracket to subframe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPre used spring fitted

  13. Fail134,528 miles (+6,788)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    202848721947
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBottom gearbox mounting bracket to subframe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass127,740 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    584762605236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,035 miles (+2,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,035 miles
    Test number
    536775734340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass122,063 miles (+2,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,063 miles
    Test number
    457068813257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass119,088 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,088 miles
    Test number
    828813612261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass111,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    549481521205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail111,893 miles (+3,781)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,893 miles
    Test number
    825150221217
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass108,112 miles (+5,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,112 miles
    Test number
    892954910252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass102,725 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    631274979172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,722 miles (+5,586)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    233233579120
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass97,136 miles (+10,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,136 miles
    Test number
    272606308347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass86,243 miles (+19,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    584861997241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    182204876486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,583 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    742924776073
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

Questions about Y248 MES

Does Y248 MES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 MES expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 MES?
The MOT on Y248 MES expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 MES done?
Y248 MES was recorded at 150,987 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,356 miles a year.
Has Y248 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 MES has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y248 MES 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 MES find?
Y248 MES passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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