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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y256 KHJMOT history

Y256 KHJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

Y256 KHJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
131,978 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 KHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 KHJ was last recorded at 131,978 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 7,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,513 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,465 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,978 miles
  • 2022 – 124,513 miles
  • 2019 – 124,486 miles
  • 2018 – 116,232 miles
  • 2017 – 109,750 miles
  • 2016 – 99,985 miles
  • 2015 – 89,809 miles
  • 2014 – 85,869 miles
  • 2013 – 73,305 miles
  • 2012 – 66,578 miles
  • 2011 – 60,915 miles
  • 2010 – 57,238 miles
  • 2009 – 51,088 miles
  • 2008 – 44,001 miles
  • 2007 – 37,373 miles
  • 2006 – 29,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,978 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

  • E M L light is on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,978 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,978 miles
    Test number
    740721138238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass124,513 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,513 miles
    Test number
    888799784538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,486 miles (+8,254)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,486 miles
    Test number
    162960639523
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axle bushes
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  4. Pass116,232 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    446902303122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail116,232 miles (+6,482)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,232 miles
    Test number
    128856900607
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass109,750 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    964807003814
    • AdvisoryE M L light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail109,750 miles (+9,765)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    143385864143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryE M L light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass99,985 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    505066221478
    • AdvisoryE M L light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advise axle bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  9. Fail99,985 miles (+10,176)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,985 miles
    Test number
    577256781297
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryE M L light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advise axle bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  10. Pass89,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    280044136372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper just beginning to split,but still clears screen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail89,809 miles (+3,940)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    395284887653
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper just beginning to split,but still clears screen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass85,869 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    976956734310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,809 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    926351774048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,305 miles (+6,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,305 miles
    Test number
    289207673091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  15. Pass66,578 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    235738182007
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail66,578 miles (+5,663)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    955608282032
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass60,915 miles (+3,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,915 miles
    Test number
    227558181052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass57,238 miles (+6,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,238 miles
    Test number
    461302580025
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass51,088 miles (+7,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    892614949066
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,001 miles
    Test number
    104366448457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,001 miles (+6,628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,001 miles
    Test number
    973366148096
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass37,373 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,373 miles
    Test number
    861111647065
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail37,372 miles (+7,841)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    622960247062
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,531 miles
    Test number
    570098046083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 KHJ

Does Y256 KHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 KHJ expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 KHJ?
The MOT on Y256 KHJ expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 KHJ done?
Y256 KHJ was recorded at 131,978 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has Y256 KHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 KHJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y256 KHJ 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 KHJ find?
Y256 KHJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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