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Volkswagen Golf

Silver and Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y252 HCAMOT history

Y252 HCA is a silver and silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

Y252 HCA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
226,587 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 HCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 HCA was last recorded at 226,587 miles on 5 May 2023, 20,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,761 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
20,826 miles
Average per year
10,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 226,587 miles
  • 2022 – 205,761 miles
  • 2021 – 194,059 miles
  • 2020 – 177,054 miles
  • 2018 – 177,048 miles
  • 2017 – 174,094 miles
  • 2016 – 165,584 miles
  • 2015 – 156,826 miles
  • 2014 – 144,906 miles
  • 2013 – 130,373 miles
  • 2012 – 117,829 miles
  • 2011 – 107,972 miles
  • 2010 – 96,492 miles
  • 2009 – 87,440 miles
  • 2008 – 73,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,587 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Under covers fitted obscuring some parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,587 miles (+20,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    226,587 miles
    Test number
    874559036177
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass205,761 miles (+11,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,761 miles
    Test number
    827102009836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    194,059 miles
    Test number
    835887949296
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  4. Fail194,011 miles (+16,957)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,011 miles
    Test number
    580270983260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  5. Pass177,054 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    177,054 miles
    Test number
    368558476295
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  6. Pass177,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    177,048 miles
    Test number
    484365040462
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some parts

  7. Fail177,048 miles (+2,954)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,048 miles
    Test number
    157880378744
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some parts

  8. Pass174,094 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    174,094 miles
    Test number
    682918341709
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail174,094 miles (+8,510)3 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,094 miles
    Test number
    260002225537
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass165,584 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,584 miles
    Test number
    397420571165
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail165,584 miles (+8,758)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,584 miles
    Test number
    883861808909
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass156,826 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    119163935101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension 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)

  13. Fail156,826 miles (+11,920)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    496652935191
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension 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)
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged and loose

  14. Pass144,906 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    144,906 miles
    Test number
    586493244168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail144,535 miles (+14,162)1 dangerous1 failure3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,535 miles
    Test number
    705563734154
    • DangerousFront brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,373 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,373 miles
    Test number
    627874533113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail130,373 miles (+12,544)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,373 miles
    Test number
    998544433180
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass117,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,829 miles
    Test number
    487396312193
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail117,828 miles (+9,856)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    219836312427
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass107,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,972 miles
    Test number
    649131531144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail107,972 miles (+11,480)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,972 miles
    Test number
    907301731137
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass96,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,492 miles
    Test number
    390212310111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,486 miles (+9,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    101002810122
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Fail87,440 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    272124139193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass87,440 miles (+14,176)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    594034239166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    881866338148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 HCA

Does Y252 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 HCA expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 HCA?
The MOT on Y252 HCA expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 HCA done?
Y252 HCA was recorded at 226,587 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 10,242 miles a year.
Has Y252 HCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 HCA has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y252 HCA 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 Y252 HCA find?
Y252 HCA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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