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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y256 BPKMOT history

Y256 BPK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

Y256 BPK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
190,743 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 BPK was last recorded at 190,743 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,741 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,743 miles
  • 2023 – 187,007 miles
  • 2022 – 182,495 miles
  • 2021 – 170,627 miles
  • 2020 – 164,519 miles
  • 2019 – 160,878 miles
  • 2018 – 158,715 miles
  • 2017 – 155,820 miles
  • 2016 – 152,408 miles
  • 2015 – 146,157 miles
  • 2014 – 130,923 miles
  • 2013 – 125,014 miles
  • 2012 – 119,036 miles
  • 2011 – 111,079 miles
  • 2010 – 104,908 miles
  • 2009 – 98,076 miles
  • 2008 – 86,859 miles
  • 2007 – 73,637 miles
  • 2006 – 51,056 miles
  • 2005 – 51,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,743 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorber cover loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,743 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,743 miles
    Test number
    263761552177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail190,741 miles (+3,734)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,741 miles
    Test number
    965359679146
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass187,007 miles (+4,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    187,007 miles
    Test number
    903840525156
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass182,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,495 miles
    Test number
    823397590239
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,495 miles (+11,868)12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,495 miles
    Test number
    979486371037
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,627 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,627 miles
    Test number
    665269507701
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail170,627 miles (+6,108)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,627 miles
    Test number
    633382531165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass164,519 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,519 miles
    Test number
    102792414543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,878 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,878 miles
    Test number
    402468246615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail160,876 miles (+2,161)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,876 miles
    Test number
    816498053699
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass158,715 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,715 miles
    Test number
    502908640792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,820 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,820 miles
    Test number
    682572880204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

  13. Fail155,810 miles (+3,402)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,810 miles
    Test number
    345699694919
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

  14. Pass152,408 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    558667252628
    • AdvisoryFront Both discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front badly scrubbed on inside edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Badly scrubbed on inside edge of tread

  15. Fail152,408 miles (+6,251)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    682198671024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Both discs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front badly scrubbed on inside edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Badly scrubbed on inside edge of tread

  16. Pass146,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    146,157 miles
    Test number
    739688065020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,157 miles (+15,234)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,157 miles
    Test number
    299718865041
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass130,923 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,923 miles
    Test number
    708095954098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,014 miles
    Test number
    927678753004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail125,014 miles (+5,978)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,014 miles
    Test number
    257698253063
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass119,036 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,036 miles
    Test number
    659048852070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,079 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    111,079 miles
    Test number
    755791361022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail111,076 miles (+6,168)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,076 miles
    Test number
    165920661039
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass104,908 miles (+6,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    380963180055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass98,076 miles (+11,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,076 miles
    Test number
    113039709261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass86,859 miles (+13,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    530972438270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass73,637 miles (+22,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    310892537495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass51,056 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    633954296029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    473625005411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 BPK

Does Y256 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 BPK expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 BPK?
The MOT on Y256 BPK expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 BPK done?
Y256 BPK was recorded at 190,743 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
Has Y256 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 BPK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y256 BPK 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 Y256 BPK find?
Y256 BPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle.

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