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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y251 NLEMOT history

Y251 NLE is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

Y251 NLE green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
111,790 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 NLE was last recorded at 111,790 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 2,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2009: 52,514 miles, lower than 497,344 miles on 6 Aug 2008.

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
108,913 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,877 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,790 miles
  • 2022 – 108,913 miles
  • 2021 – 106,983 miles
  • 2019 – 105,305 miles
  • 2018 – 103,867 miles
  • 2017 – 102,555 miles
  • 2016 – 101,787 miles
  • 2015 – 100,214 miles
  • 2014 – 99,141 miles
  • 2013 – 93,580 miles
  • 2012 – 86,033 miles
  • 2011 – 79,789 miles
  • 2010 – 66,545 miles
  • 2009 – 52,514 miles
  • 2008 – 497,344 miles
  • 2007 – 25,364 miles
  • 2006 – 22,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,790 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,790 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,790 miles
    Test number
    945704686672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,913 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,913 miles
    Test number
    831187790444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,983 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    765418344235
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  4. Fail106,983 miles (+1,678)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    989857587143
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  5. Pass105,305 miles (+1,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    631323555331
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt heavily perished

  6. Pass103,867 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    731256027373
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished

  7. Pass102,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    764983514625
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and split (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail102,555 miles (+768)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    110236744286
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and split (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass101,787 miles (+1,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    439779995703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and split
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass100,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    550711903456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,214 miles (+1,073)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,214 miles
    Test number
    256832938200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  12. Pass99,141 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    466239724472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,128 miles (+5,548)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    236176724303
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass93,580 miles (+7,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    208473873415
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteMinor wear to steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass86,033 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    625393062185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,789 miles (+13,244)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    236538341490
    • NoteBrake pad light is on
    • NoteEmission only just met advise further attention
    • NoteEngine light is on and engine slightly erratic

  17. Pass66,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,545 miles
    Test number
    140384770147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,545 miles (+14,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,545 miles
    Test number
    803707460195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,514 miles (-444,830)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    282062799487
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass497,344 miles (+471,980)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    497,344 miles
    Test number
    731719018292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,364 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,364 miles
    Test number
    370748277139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    260262616133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,650 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,650 miles
    Test number
    320362816142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about Y251 NLE

Does Y251 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 NLE expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 NLE?
The MOT on Y251 NLE expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 NLE done?
Y251 NLE was recorded at 111,790 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has Y251 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 NLE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y251 NLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y251 NLE find?
Y251 NLE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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