
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y256 CSCMOT history
Y256 CSC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 82,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 82,053 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 CSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 CSC was last recorded at 82,053 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,686 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,367 miles
- Average per year
- 3,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 82,053 miles
- 2024 – 79,686 miles
- 2023 – 77,623 miles
- 2022 – 75,646 miles
- 2021 – 72,804 miles
- 2020 – 70,466 miles
- 2019 – 69,127 miles
- 2018 – 67,806 miles
- 2017 – 65,349 miles
- 2016 – 62,481 miles
- 2015 – 58,955 miles
- 2014 – 54,019 miles
- 2013 – 51,123 miles
- 2012 – 48,807 miles
- 2011 – 45,016 miles
- 2010 – 41,380 miles
- 2009 – 37,973 miles
- 2008 – 34,071 miles
- 2007 – 28,885 miles
- 2006 – 23,341 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill covers holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,053 miles (+2,367)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 82,053 miles
- Test number
- 435625921436
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill covers holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 79,686 miles
- Test number
- 783232253609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,685 miles (+2,062)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,685 miles
- Test number
- 281402221376
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,623 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 77,623 miles
- Test number
- 537695908547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,623 miles (+1,977)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,623 miles
- Test number
- 227013558429
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,646 miles (+41)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 75,646 miles
- Test number
- 712576346355
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded but no within prescribed area
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,605 miles (+2,801)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,605 miles
- Test number
- 638948738484
- DangerousFront Sub-frame likely to fail n/s excesive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded but no within prescribed area
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,804 miles (+59)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,804 miles
- Test number
- 308832719755
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail72,745 miles (+2,279)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,745 miles
- Test number
- 103485840614
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle Rear@34%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake has just met requirements.
Pass70,466 miles (+34)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 70,466 miles
- Test number
- 221814583505
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront sub frame repairs covered in underseal
Fail70,432 miles (+1,305)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,432 miles
- Test number
- 336106522378
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,127 miles (+1,321)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 69,127 miles
- Test number
- 131323865275
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass67,806 miles (+22)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 67,806 miles
- Test number
- 470565632868
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear fuel filter corroded
Fail67,784 miles (+2,435)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,784 miles
- Test number
- 515405346148
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat holed corrosion (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear fuel filter corroded
Pass65,349 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 65,349 miles
- Test number
- 123943971388
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst small pin hole (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and corroded (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Fail65,349 miles (+2,868)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,349 miles
- Test number
- 128265746782
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst small pin hole (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and corroded (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Pass62,481 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,481 miles
- Test number
- 679844961738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,434 miles (+3,479)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,434 miles
- Test number
- 598272853157
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device insecure track rod - track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass58,955 miles (+68)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,955 miles
- Test number
- 249217645134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust loose at center clamp
- NoteUnder tray loose
Fail58,887 miles (+4,868)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,887 miles
- Test number
- 406533345122
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust loose at center clamp
- NoteUnder tray loose
Pass54,019 miles (+2,896)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 54,019 miles
- Test number
- 289096044417
- NoteAxle bushes split
- NoteExhaust sensor wire insecure
- NoteFront brake hoses corroded
- NoteFuel filter corroded
- NoteOs reg lamp insecure slightly
- NoteRadiator lower corners corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded (vw part)
Pass51,123 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,123 miles
- Test number
- 858603833167
- NoteBoth front brake hoses corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit 1758014
- NoteExhaust flexi damaged
- NoteOs reg lamp insecure slightly
- NoteRear knock suspect axle bushes
Fail51,123 miles (+2,316)1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,123 miles
- Test number
- 588753533111
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake hoses corroded
- NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit 1758014
- NoteExhaust flexi damaged
- NoteOs reg lamp insecure slightly
- NoteRear knock suspect axle bushes
Pass48,807 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 48,807 miles
- Test number
- 119632942119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,016 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,016 miles
- Test number
- 197007831130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear suspension offside and nearside mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Fail45,016 miles (+3,636)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,016 miles
- Test number
- 946876431109
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear suspension offside and nearside mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Pass41,380 miles (+3,407)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 41,380 miles
- Test number
- 850750240140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,973 miles (+3,902)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,973 miles
- Test number
- 412100849162
- NoteBonnet safety catch sticking
- NoteFront reg plate cracked
- NoteOsf wishbone bush split / nsf wishbone bush seperating slightly
- NoteSome dents scratches
- NoteSuspect rear brake pipes corroded
Pass34,071 miles (+5,186)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,071 miles
- Test number
- 202694848474
- NoteExhaust flexi section seperating
- NoteFront reg cracked
- NoteNail nsr tyre / both front 3mm 175 80 14 H
- NoteOsf wishbone bush split
- NoteOsr brake pad on limit
- NoteRear wiper torn
- NoteSuspect front brakes worn
Pass28,885 miles (+5,544)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 28,885 miles
- Test number
- 980773447133
- NoteO/sr wheel slightly tight suspect cable starting to stick?
Pass23,341 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,341 miles
- Test number
- 731522846129
- Note175 80 14 H †nsr tyre on limit †osr tyre close to limit
Questions about Y256 CSC
- Does Y256 CSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 CSC is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 CSC?
- The MOT on Y256 CSC is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 CSC done?
- Y256 CSC was recorded at 82,053 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,018 miles a year.
- Has Y256 CSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 CSC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y256 CSC 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 CSC find?
- Y256 CSC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside outer sill covers holed but not in a prescribed area; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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