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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y254 AKMMOT history

Y254 AKM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2022.

Y254 AKM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2023
Mileage
173,017 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 AKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 AKM was last recorded at 173,017 miles on 25 Jun 2022, 5,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,433 miles · 19 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,584 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,017 miles
  • 2021 – 167,433 miles
  • 2020 – 162,996 miles
  • 2019 – 159,230 miles
  • 2018 – 154,723 miles
  • 2017 – 150,056 miles
  • 2016 – 145,639 miles
  • 2015 – 140,041 miles
  • 2014 – 134,743 miles
  • 2013 – 129,445 miles
  • 2012 – 124,892 miles
  • 2011 – 120,607 miles
  • 2010 – 111,816 miles
  • 2009 – 104,074 miles
  • 2008 – 95,590 miles
  • 2007 – 85,486 miles
  • 2006 – 77,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,017 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,017 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,017 miles
    Test number
    392777834385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,433 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,433 miles
    Test number
    774399356609
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail167,426 miles (+4,430)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,426 miles
    Test number
    256178282843
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,996 miles (+3,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    162,996 miles
    Test number
    225296751182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s/r floor

  5. Pass159,230 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,230 miles
    Test number
    718299348610
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,227 miles (+4,504)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,227 miles
    Test number
    229487274629
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,723 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,723 miles
    Test number
    905840286693
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail154,723 miles (+4,667)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,723 miles
    Test number
    434511742544
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass150,056 miles (+4,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,056 miles
    Test number
    510430515345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked nearside

  10. Pass145,639 miles (+5,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,639 miles
    Test number
    380366927958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Pass140,041 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,041 miles
    Test number
    105946275168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,743 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,743 miles
    Test number
    515887574152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,445 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    229425473479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear discs rusted

  14. Fail129,445 miles (+4,553)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    366165973112
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear discs rusted

  15. Pass124,892 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    458230072162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    578361161110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail120,607 miles (+8,791)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,607 miles
    Test number
    616831361120
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    641022360138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,816 miles (+7,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,816 miles
    Test number
    683212760102
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass104,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    412733869162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,074 miles (+8,484)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,074 miles
    Test number
    342813969133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass95,590 miles (+10,104)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,590 miles
    Test number
    812057258178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass85,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    191428057151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,486 miles (+8,210)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,486 miles
    Test number
    812958057151
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  25. Pass77,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    993283876146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 AKM

Does Y254 AKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 AKM expired on 24 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 AKM?
The MOT on Y254 AKM expired on 24 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 AKM done?
Y254 AKM was recorded at 173,017 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2022, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has Y254 AKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 AKM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y254 AKM 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 Y254 AKM find?
Y254 AKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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