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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y256 HKVMOT history

Y256 HKV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y256 HKV beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,117 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 HKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 HKV was last recorded at 135,117 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,581 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
4,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,117 miles
  • 2025 – 133,581 miles
  • 2024 – 132,323 miles
  • 2023 – 130,954 miles
  • 2022 – 129,334 miles
  • 2021 – 127,749 miles
  • 2020 – 125,960 miles
  • 2019 – 124,263 miles
  • 2018 – 120,513 miles
  • 2017 – 113,948 miles
  • 2016 – 104,705 miles
  • 2015 – 96,688 miles
  • 2014 – 86,925 miles
  • 2013 – 78,315 miles
  • 2012 – 71,439 miles
  • 2011 – 67,763 miles
  • 2010 – 63,825 miles
  • 2009 – 59,714 miles
  • 2008 – 54,283 miles
  • 2007 – 49,697 miles
  • 2006 – 42,923 miles
  • 2005 – 35,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,117 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanging low (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,117 miles (+1,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,117 miles
    Test number
    525031469542
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box has small hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanging low (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass133,581 miles (+1,258)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,581 miles
    Test number
    872479488548
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,323 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,323 miles
    Test number
    606431984153
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,314 miles (+1,360)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,314 miles
    Test number
    332664587624
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,954 miles (+1,620)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,954 miles
    Test number
    783872294978
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,334 miles (+1,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,334 miles
    Test number
    758879557805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,749 miles (+1,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,749 miles
    Test number
    638967788086
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,960 miles (+1,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,960 miles
    Test number
    885908239044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,263 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,263 miles
    Test number
    892177586151
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,263 miles (+3,750)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,263 miles
    Test number
    311247395115
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,513 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,513 miles
    Test number
    441042339532
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,513 miles (+6,565)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,513 miles
    Test number
    190926695078
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,948 miles (+9,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    285067446901
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass104,705 miles (+8,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    274144548904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,688 miles (+9,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,688 miles
    Test number
    115729198241
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear perished tyres
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Pass86,925 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    529063354218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    687079863217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,315 miles (+6,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    658609263263
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,439 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    168264362204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,763 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    108570851265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,825 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,825 miles
    Test number
    613017410216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,714 miles (+5,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,714 miles
    Test number
    711011309285
    • 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)

  23. Pass54,283 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    220013398439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,697 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,697 miles
    Test number
    134887887172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,923 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    743855786180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    761595675155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 HKV

Does Y256 HKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 HKV is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 HKV?
The MOT on Y256 HKV is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 HKV done?
Y256 HKV was recorded at 135,117 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,700 miles a year.
Has Y256 HKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 HKV has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y256 HKV 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 HKV find?
Y256 HKV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has small hole; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust mounting defective backbox hanging low.

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