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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y251 BAAMOT history

Y251 BAA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

Y251 BAA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
172,569 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 BAA was last recorded at 172,569 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 6,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,999 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,570 miles
Average per year
4,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,569 miles
  • 2021 – 165,999 miles
  • 2020 – 161,485 miles
  • 2019 – 157,441 miles
  • 2018 – 153,282 miles
  • 2017 – 147,956 miles
  • 2015 – 135,758 miles
  • 2013 – 130,527 miles
  • 2012 – 125,973 miles
  • 2011 – 122,336 miles
  • 2010 – 119,983 miles
  • 2009 – 117,324 miles
  • 2008 – 112,616 miles
  • 2007 – 105,285 miles
  • 2006 – 92,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,569 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,569 miles (+6,570)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,569 miles
    Test number
    356691293547
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,999 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,999 miles
    Test number
    199604407095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,485 miles4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,485 miles
    Test number
    574152327387
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner sides of dics (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,485 miles (+4,044)1 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,485 miles
    Test number
    509325901101
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner sides of dics (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,441 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,441 miles
    Test number
    730267613685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,282 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,282 miles
    Test number
    920056014331
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    770801313888
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail152,684 miles (+4,728)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    738584609512
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass147,956 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,956 miles
    Test number
    388793130646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,955 miles (+12,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,955 miles
    Test number
    981550786496
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass135,758 miles (+5,231)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    145763405146
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside froint tyres are worn on the outer edges
    • NoteOffside mirror case is broken

  12. Pass130,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,527 miles
    Test number
    797238903385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,526 miles (+2,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,526 miles
    Test number
    565938403300
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass128,333 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,333 miles
    Test number
    309556793047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLower arm rear bushes starting to perish

  15. Fail128,332 miles (+2,359)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,332 miles
    Test number
    865731993027
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass125,973 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    629638012153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail125,923 miles (+3,587)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,923 miles
    Test number
    279547702122
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass122,336 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    122,336 miles
    Test number
    559184191038
    • NoteBoth rear suspension swing arm bushes deteriorating
    • NoteFront suspension anti roll arm bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail122,336 miles (+2,353)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,336 miles
    Test number
    395924091059
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension swing arm bushes deteriorating
    • NoteFront suspension anti roll arm bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass119,983 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    191716990032
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in front roll bar / bushes

  21. Fail119,983 miles (+2,659)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    450791890032
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in front roll bar / bushes

  22. Fail117,324 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    200527989095
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre near wear markers 195/65r15

  23. Pass117,324 miles (+4,708)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    922697989003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre near wear markers 195/65r15

  24. Pass112,616 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    112,616 miles
    Test number
    930421098031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass105,285 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    913952287020
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail105,102 miles (+12,615)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    164760287027
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass92,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    92,487 miles
    Test number
    883055626081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 BAA

Does Y251 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 BAA expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 BAA?
The MOT on Y251 BAA expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 BAA done?
Y251 BAA was recorded at 172,569 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
Has Y251 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 BAA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y251 BAA 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 Y251 BAA find?
Y251 BAA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 1 more.

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