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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y251 YTPMOT history

Y251 YTP is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

Y251 YTP beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
106,341 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 YTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 YTP was last recorded at 106,341 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,064 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,277 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,341 miles
  • 2024 – 98,064 miles
  • 2023 – 97,243 miles
  • 2022 – 96,956 miles
  • 2020 – 96,322 miles
  • 2019 – 96,167 miles
  • 2018 – 94,341 miles
  • 2017 – 92,480 miles
  • 2016 – 86,220 miles
  • 2015 – 77,019 miles
  • 2014 – 71,655 miles
  • 2013 – 67,527 miles
  • 2012 – 64,706 miles
  • 2010 – 59,220 miles
  • 2009 – 55,190 miles
  • 2008 – 43,755 miles
  • 2007 – 35,422 miles
  • 2006 – 28,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,341 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement This is referring to the Rear Bush on the Offside Front Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front The Wing Panel has Slight Corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,341 miles (+8,277)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    384896729446
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement This is referring to the Rear Bush on the Offside Front Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front The Wing Panel has Slight Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,064 miles (+821)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,064 miles
    Test number
    495253958727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass97,243 miles (+287)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    912112397999
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,956 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    190068701619
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,956 miles (+634)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    581237373708
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,322 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    791587237544
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail96,322 miles (+10)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    983467163131
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail96,312 miles (+145)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    601536110560
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints slight free play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    359244876879
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail96,167 miles (+1,826)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    977069198431
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass94,341 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    330198122412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,480 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    205925403422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,447 miles (+6,227)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    446296165845
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass86,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    866674380637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,220 miles (+9,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    672730966088
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass77,019 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,019 miles
    Test number
    957256655167
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass71,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    535827504175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,655 miles (+4,128)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    718357904123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass67,527 miles (+2,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    529741173045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass64,706 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,706 miles
    Test number
    339140482060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,703 miles (+5,483)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    307396472029
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass59,220 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    260732000400
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt trapped under seat

  23. Fail59,219 miles (+4,029)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,219 miles
    Test number
    391442900185
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt trapped under seat

  24. Pass55,190 miles (+11,435)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,190 miles
    Test number
    153846499061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass43,755 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,755 miles
    Test number
    232532408104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,272 miles (+7,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    472765298060
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass35,422 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,422 miles
    Test number
    850065797052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    453844396028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y251 YTP

Does Y251 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 YTP is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y251 YTP?
The MOT on Y251 YTP is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 YTP done?
Y251 YTP was recorded at 106,341 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has Y251 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 YTP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y251 YTP 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 YTP find?
Y251 YTP passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal, and 5 more.

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