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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y254 VKMMOT history

Y254 VKM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

Y254 VKM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
223,795 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 VKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 VKM was last recorded at 223,795 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 15,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,037 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
15,758 miles
Average per year
9,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 223,795 miles
  • 2022 – 208,037 miles
  • 2021 – 193,863 miles
  • 2020 – 167,194 miles
  • 2019 – 155,836 miles
  • 2018 – 152,321 miles
  • 2017 – 147,815 miles
  • 2016 – 142,582 miles
  • 2015 – 136,555 miles
  • 2014 – 132,002 miles
  • 2013 – 126,773 miles
  • 2012 – 118,892 miles
  • 2011 – 110,499 miles
  • 2010 – 100,052 miles
  • 2009 – 90,141 miles
  • 2008 – 77,584 miles
  • 2007 – 66,268 miles
  • 2006 – 58,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,795 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    223,795 miles
    Test number
    716512472524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail223,795 miles (+15,758)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,795 miles
    Test number
    222308371435
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass208,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    208,037 miles
    Test number
    226883378540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail208,024 miles (+14,161)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,024 miles
    Test number
    603673243907
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,863 miles (+26,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    193,863 miles
    Test number
    271622754228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    167,194 miles
    Test number
    496019663343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail167,194 miles (+11,358)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,194 miles
    Test number
    531723391996
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall- split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass155,836 miles (+3,515)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,836 miles
    Test number
    986244940057
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass152,321 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    741378337948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,306 miles (+4,491)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,306 miles
    Test number
    967025469147
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass147,815 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    541283425947
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass142,582 miles (+6,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,582 miles
    Test number
    640316828833
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades split at ends

  13. Pass136,555 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,555 miles
    Test number
    469232765196
    • NoteSmall hole in exhaust.

  14. Fail136,555 miles (+4,553)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,555 miles
    Test number
    547062865155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSmall hole in exhaust.

  15. Pass132,002 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,002 miles
    Test number
    126197144142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,773 miles (+7,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,773 miles
    Test number
    275914743473
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass118,892 miles (+8,393)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,892 miles
    Test number
    218832642134
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs
    • NoteDamage on front number plate
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  18. Pass110,499 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    635473241144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn,offside rear tyre perished.

  19. Fail110,499 miles (+10,447)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    749983441166
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn,offside rear tyre perished.

  20. Pass100,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    644241940178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,052 miles (+9,911)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    843151640134
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass90,141 miles (+12,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    903200249199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass77,584 miles (+11,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,584 miles
    Test number
    181230558139
    • 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)

  24. Pass66,268 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    294179547462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    621952556115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,601 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    792852656169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y254 VKM

Does Y254 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 VKM expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 VKM?
The MOT on Y254 VKM expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 VKM done?
Y254 VKM was recorded at 223,795 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 9,696 miles a year.
Has Y254 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 VKM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y254 VKM 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 VKM find?
Y254 VKM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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