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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y253 AORMOT history

Y253 AOR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

Y253 AOR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
154,301 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 AOR
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 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y253 AOR was last recorded at 154,301 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,323 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,301 miles
  • 2022 – 153,323 miles
  • 2020 – 151,652 miles
  • 2014 – 150,367 miles
  • 2013 – 147,450 miles
  • 2012 – 139,201 miles
  • 2011 – 125,617 miles
  • 2010 – 113,752 miles
  • 2009 – 106,242 miles
  • 2008 – 98,118 miles
  • 2007 – 87,739 miles
  • 2006 – 77,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,301 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing friction material partially missing (1.1.13 (c))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle t o caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,301 miles (+978)1 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,301 miles
    Test number
    819128342626
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing friction material partially missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle t o caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass153,323 miles (+17)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,323 miles
    Test number
    735248006939
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail153,306 miles (+1,654)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,306 miles
    Test number
    906309719428
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass151,652 miles (+1,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,652 miles
    Test number
    490585209776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance is 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,367 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,367 miles
    Test number
    269934874406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,450 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,450 miles
    Test number
    819426863199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,201 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    566180172181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,180 miles (+13,563)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,180 miles
    Test number
    296938062191
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass125,617 miles (+11,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,617 miles
    Test number
    229113271150
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  10. Pass113,752 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,752 miles
    Test number
    120177160184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass106,242 miles (+8,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    393499369155
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass98,118 miles (+10,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,118 miles
    Test number
    332832078163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,739 miles (+9,815)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    503384677191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,924 miles
    Test number
    391523176188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 AOR

Does Y253 AOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 AOR expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 AOR?
The MOT on Y253 AOR expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 AOR done?
Y253 AOR was recorded at 154,301 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has Y253 AOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 AOR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y253 AOR 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 Y253 AOR find?
Y253 AOR failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) missing friction material partially missing; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 16 more.

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