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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y251 OANMOT history

Y251 OAN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

Y251 OAN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,084 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 OAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 OAN was last recorded at 148,084 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2011: 31,762 miles, lower than 78,087 miles on 7 May 2010.

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
139,708 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,376 miles
Average per year
4,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,084 miles
  • 2025 – 139,708 miles
  • 2024 – 132,291 miles
  • 2023 – 126,611 miles
  • 2022 – 119,952 miles
  • 2021 – 114,641 miles
  • 2020 – 108,685 miles
  • 2019 – 104,649 miles
  • 2018 – 98,176 miles
  • 2017 – 93,480 miles
  • 2016 – 92,003 miles
  • 2015 – 90,233 miles
  • 2014 – 88,124 miles
  • 2013 – 86,190 miles
  • 2012 – 83,715 miles
  • 2011 – 31,762 miles
  • 2010 – 78,087 miles
  • 2009 – 75,811 miles
  • 2007 – 68,228 miles
  • 2006 – 61,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,084 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,084 miles (+8,376)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,084 miles
    Test number
    805438186971
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass139,708 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,708 miles
    Test number
    945914707725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,291 miles (+5,680)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,291 miles
    Test number
    329837159456
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,611 miles
    Test number
    531527193169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail126,611 miles (+6,659)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,611 miles
    Test number
    982286918784
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,952 miles (+5,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,952 miles
    Test number
    934714513638
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn and discs rust
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2mm edges
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryRear brakes limit

  7. Pass114,641 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,641 miles
    Test number
    213919744871
    • AdvisoryNearside rack worn to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rack worn
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn to limit (nearside)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryWipers in poor condition

  8. Fail114,641 miles (+5,956)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,641 miles
    Test number
    649237020702
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryNearside rack worn to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rack worn
    • AdvisoryRear brakes worn to limit (nearside)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryWipers in poor condition

  9. Pass108,685 miles (+4,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,685 miles
    Test number
    668844907169
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms worn
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damage
    • AdvisorySlight wear offside rack

  10. Pass104,649 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,649 miles
    Test number
    864329200044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,176 miles (+4,696)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    930381635040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,480 miles (+1,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    914899126885
    • AdvisoryE.M.L on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass92,003 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    104501743500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,233 miles (+2,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    801567727663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass88,124 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,124 miles
    Test number
    325557414253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass86,190 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,190 miles
    Test number
    779411523238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,715 miles (+51,953)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,715 miles
    Test number
    468185032124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,762 miles (-46,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    435452901496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,087 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,087 miles
    Test number
    493887320196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,811 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,811 miles
    Test number
    691155739130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail75,810 miles (+7,582)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    753128329143
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail68,228 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    272380417327
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirrow glass cracked

  23. Pass68,228 miles (+6,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    400310417330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirrow glass cracked

  24. Pass61,394 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    884205706367
    • NoteWear and corrosion front discs
    • NoteWear tyres

Questions about Y251 OAN

Does Y251 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 OAN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 OAN?
The MOT on Y251 OAN is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 OAN done?
Y251 OAN was recorded at 148,084 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,431 miles a year.
Has Y251 OAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 OAN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y251 OAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y251 OAN find?
Y251 OAN passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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