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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y251 YCRMOT history

Y251 YCR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

Y251 YCR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2025
Mileage
134,075 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 YCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 YCR was last recorded at 134,075 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,459 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,075 miles
  • 2022 – 132,459 miles
  • 2021 – 129,841 miles
  • 2020 – 127,494 miles
  • 2019 – 118,256 miles
  • 2018 – 108,948 miles
  • 2017 – 102,094 miles
  • 2016 – 96,392 miles
  • 2015 – 90,870 miles
  • 2014 – 84,705 miles
  • 2013 – 77,448 miles
  • 2012 – 70,801 miles
  • 2011 – 64,123 miles
  • 2010 – 57,141 miles
  • 2009 – 51,299 miles
  • 2008 – 47,553 miles
  • 2007 – 44,086 miles
  • 2006 – 40,838 miles
  • 2005 – 34,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,075 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,075 miles (+1,616)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    272218545901
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,459 miles (+2,618)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,459 miles
    Test number
    825527246771
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,841 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,841 miles
    Test number
    903239524599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,840 miles (+2,346)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,840 miles
    Test number
    704005891967
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,494 miles (+9,238)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,494 miles
    Test number
    369755997804
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass118,256 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    919313741260
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Cv gaiter inner clips missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail118,256 miles (+9,308)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    731992557484
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Cv gaiter inner clips missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass108,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    101354010982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,948 miles (+6,854)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,948 miles
    Test number
    466331968734
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,094 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    944373651718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,392 miles (+5,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,392 miles
    Test number
    327541703972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,870 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    508423965158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass84,705 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    385448844149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail84,705 miles (+7,257)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    406718644167
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass77,448 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,448 miles
    Test number
    637113643147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,801 miles (+6,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,801 miles
    Test number
    776843752168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail64,123 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,123 miles
    Test number
    259534051426
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass64,123 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,123 miles
    Test number
    475824451169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,141 miles (+5,842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,141 miles
    Test number
    410974940127
    • NoteSlight wear rear suspension bushes

  20. Pass51,299 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    222673759438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,553 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    903095758110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,086 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,086 miles
    Test number
    352350857170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,838 miles (+6,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,838 miles
    Test number
    304604756108
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  24. Pass34,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    34,826 miles
    Test number
    551754055122
    • NoteN/s/r brake pads low

Questions about Y251 YCR

Does Y251 YCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 YCR expired on 15 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 YCR?
The MOT on Y251 YCR expired on 15 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 YCR done?
Y251 YCR was recorded at 134,075 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has Y251 YCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 YCR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y251 YCR 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 YCR find?
Y251 YCR passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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