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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y252 HNWMOT history

Y252 HNW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y252 HNW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,562 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 HNW
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
25 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 HNW was last recorded at 52,562 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,395 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
1,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,562 miles
  • 2024 – 52,395 miles
  • 2023 – 52,169 miles
  • 2022 – 51,935 miles
  • 2021 – 51,798 miles
  • 2020 – 51,687 miles
  • 2019 – 51,389 miles
  • 2018 – 51,287 miles
  • 2017 – 51,191 miles
  • 2016 – 50,838 miles
  • 2015 – 50,511 miles
  • 2014 – 50,283 miles
  • 2013 – 50,116 miles
  • 2012 – 49,558 miles
  • 2011 – 46,314 miles
  • 2010 – 40,923 miles
  • 2009 – 35,958 miles
  • 2008 – 29,784 miles
  • 2007 – 25,996 miles
  • 2006 – 21,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,562 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,562 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,562 miles
    Test number
    219775636882
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass52,395 miles (+226)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    816300146380
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,169 miles (+234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    471023566662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,935 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    387170391074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,798 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    159434703367
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail51,798 miles (+111)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    812466674321
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    665757371045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,687 miles (+298)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    379455921210
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,389 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    831447312430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail51,387 miles (+100)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    193186023560
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,287 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    310774305684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,191 miles (+353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    152164451674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing/sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion wing/sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  13. Pass50,838 miles (+327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    264624049346
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light staying on

  14. Pass50,511 miles (+228)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    909583385088
    • NoteEngine warning light staying on

  15. Pass50,283 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    906505384066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,116 miles (+558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    518977583041
    • NoteEngine warning light staying on

  17. Pass49,558 miles (+3,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    179249382067
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,314 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    248393481095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail46,314 miles (+5,391)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    336503681098
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    300006680061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,923 miles (+4,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,923 miles
    Test number
    331395380083
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  22. Pass35,958 miles (+6,174)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    623452179087
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear bump stops in poor condition.

  23. Pass29,784 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    111678788045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,782 miles (+3,786)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,782 miles
    Test number
    883137688084
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteTHE FRONT PADS ARE GETTING LOW BOTH MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUSTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS HAVE FALLEN APART THE REAR SHOCKERS ARE CAUSING UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON THE REAR TYRES

  25. Pass25,996 miles (+4,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,996 miles
    Test number
    384268087055
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  26. Pass21,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,996 miles
    Test number
    843470896009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 HNW

Does Y252 HNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 HNW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y252 HNW?
The MOT on Y252 HNW is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 HNW done?
Y252 HNW was recorded at 52,562 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 1,554 miles a year.
Has Y252 HNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 HNW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y252 HNW 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 HNW find?
Y252 HNW passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: engine management warning light on.; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face.

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