Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y256 GHTMOT history
Y256 GHT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 138,999 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 GHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 GHT was last recorded at 138,999 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,659 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 340 miles
- Average per year
- 3,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,999 miles
- 2025 – 138,659 miles
- 2024 – 137,680 miles
- 2023 – 136,593 miles
- 2022 – 130,029 miles
- 2021 – 126,680 miles
- 2020 – 123,889 miles
- 2019 – 117,705 miles
- 2018 – 114,792 miles
- 2017 – 108,778 miles
- 2016 – 104,633 miles
- 2015 – 100,107 miles
- 2014 – 94,898 miles
- 2013 – 89,510 miles
- 2012 – 82,791 miles
- 2011 – 77,547 miles
- 2010 – 73,151 miles
- 2009 – 68,729 miles
- 2008 – 67,156 miles
- 2007 – 64,560 miles
- 2006 – 61,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,999 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
EML on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Middle exhaust hanger corroded off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Minor oil leak around turbo area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,999 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 138,999 miles
- Test number
- 352442159199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,659 miles (+979)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 138,659 miles
- Test number
- 206640670357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,680 miles (+1,087)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,680 miles
- Test number
- 555244015764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,593 miles (+6,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 136,593 miles
- Test number
- 712087626757
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded.
Pass130,029 miles (+3,349)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 130,029 miles
- Test number
- 923057857307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,680 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 126,680 miles
- Test number
- 405860403918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,889 miles (+6,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 123,889 miles
- Test number
- 129607423549
- AdvisoryBoth front strut upper attachment have minor movement.
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded.
Pass117,705 miles (+2,913)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,705 miles
- Test number
- 695470458749
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass114,792 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,792 miles
- Test number
- 402808159300
- AdvisoryAll brake disc poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail114,792 miles (+6,014)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,792 miles
- Test number
- 432834043997
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll brake disc poor condition
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass108,778 miles (+4,145)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 108,778 miles
- Test number
- 871318186124
- AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty on inner surface
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on edges
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount rusty and rattling, exhaust secure
- AdvisoryEngine check light on
- AdvisoryService light on
- AdvisoryTyre low on edges, bald on inner
Pass104,633 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 104,633 miles
- Test number
- 641615863789
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger corroded off
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak around turbo area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail104,633 miles (+4,526)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,633 miles
- Test number
- 553053529157
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken broken at bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust hanger corroded off
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak around turbo area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,107 miles (+130)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 100,107 miles
- Test number
- 737330415137
- NoteBoth rear tyre cracking/perishing on side walls
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket rattling
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteOffside front coil spring rusty
- NoteOffside rear coil spring rusty
- NoteSlight play in offside front top mount
Fail99,977 miles (+5,079)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,977 miles
- Test number
- 645611505128
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyre cracking/perishing on side walls
- NoteCentre exhaust bracket rattling
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteOffside front coil spring rusty
- NoteOffside rear coil spring rusty
- NoteSlight play in offside front top mount
Pass94,898 miles (+5,388)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 94,898 miles
- Test number
- 309149504133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside inner driveshaft gaiter has no clip but not leaking.
Pass89,510 miles (+6,719)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 89,510 miles
- Test number
- 527239203104
- NoteEngine malfunction indicator on.
Pass82,791 miles (+5,244)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 82,791 miles
- Test number
- 107700892040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades split
- NoteInner surface on front brake discs rusty
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing more on outer edge (A)
- NoteOffside rear tyre pressure found low, no sign of any punctures
Pass77,547 miles (+4,396)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 77,547 miles
- Test number
- 977349501193
- NoteCAT shield loose
- NoteDampness around o/s inner driveshaft seal
Pass73,151 miles (+4,422)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,151 miles
- Test number
- 224244300160
- NoteDrivers wiper blade split
- NoteInside of offside front brake disc rusty
- NoteNearside front tyre 4mm in centre, 2mm on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer edge, 4mm in centre and low on inner edge
Pass68,729 miles (+1,573)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 68,729 miles
- Test number
- 874068499030
- NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass67,156 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 67,156 miles
- Test number
- 283043118101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,102 miles (+2,542)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,102 miles
- Test number
- 714188608102
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass64,560 miles (+2,593)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,560 miles
- Test number
- 684406007166
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAdvise renewal of front brake discs
Pass61,967 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 61,967 miles
- Test number
- 962952226164
- NoteFront brake discs corroded slightly.
Questions about Y256 GHT
- Does Y256 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 GHT is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 GHT?
- The MOT on Y256 GHT is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 GHT done?
- Y256 GHT was recorded at 138,999 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
- Has Y256 GHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 GHT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y256 GHT 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 GHT find?
- Y256 GHT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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