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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,900 cc

Y252 NJOMOT history

Y252 NJO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

Y252 NJO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
148,124 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 NJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 NJO was last recorded at 148,124 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,260 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
864 miles
Average per year
5,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,124 miles
  • 2020 – 147,260 miles
  • 2019 – 146,535 miles
  • 2018 – 144,843 miles
  • 2017 – 134,063 miles
  • 2016 – 132,963 miles
  • 2015 – 124,120 miles
  • 2014 – 111,984 miles
  • 2013 – 96,592 miles
  • 2012 – 87,318 miles
  • 2009 – 83,357 miles
  • 2008 – 80,156 miles
  • 2007 – 72,690 miles
  • 2006 – 56,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake performance has only just met the requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,124 miles
    Test number
    156622899295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail148,124 miles (+864)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,124 miles
    Test number
    348056507150
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass147,260 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,260 miles
    Test number
    688673229951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail147,244 miles (+709)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    283950244760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass146,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    228214455137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail146,535 miles (+1,692)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    977821524197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass144,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    406722200986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail144,843 miles (+10,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    607326851710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,063 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,063 miles
    Test number
    113698883913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass132,963 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,963 miles
    Test number
    976129425885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,960 miles (+8,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,960 miles
    Test number
    485514153587
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  12. Pass124,120 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    865786141264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance has only just met the requirements

  13. Fail124,013 miles (+12,029)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,013 miles
    Test number
    660069831670
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance has only just met the requirements

  14. Pass111,984 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    495915214358
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are scored.
    • NoteO/s rear shock casing is poor condition.

  15. Fail111,949 miles (+15,357)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    655974314325
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are scored.
    • NoteO/s rear shock casing is poor condition.

  16. Pass96,592 miles (+9,274)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,592 miles
    Test number
    359439803314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,318 miles (+3,961)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,318 miles
    Test number
    935330252176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting corroded

  18. Fail83,357 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    133472629162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,357 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,357 miles
    Test number
    520392829109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,156 miles (+7,466)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    200083418136
    • NoteAnti roll drop links wearing n/s+o/s
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on tread

  21. Fail72,690 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    344975367099
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass72,690 miles (+16,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    761905967075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,598 miles
    Test number
    492142766030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 NJO

Does Y252 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 NJO expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 NJO?
The MOT on Y252 NJO expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 NJO done?
Y252 NJO was recorded at 148,124 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 5,840 miles a year.
Has Y252 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 NJO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y252 NJO 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 NJO find?
Y252 NJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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