
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y256 SUGMOT history
Y256 SUG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 155,296 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 SUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 SUG was last recorded at 155,296 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,038 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 258 miles
- Average per year
- 4,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,296 miles
- 2025 – 155,038 miles
- 2024 – 154,835 miles
- 2023 – 154,757 miles
- 2021 – 154,750 miles
- 2020 – 154,633 miles
- 2019 – 153,625 miles
- 2018 – 148,511 miles
- 2017 – 144,889 miles
- 2016 – 142,634 miles
- 2015 – 140,485 miles
- 2013 – 134,591 miles
- 2012 – 130,036 miles
- 2011 – 125,809 miles
- 2010 – 119,022 miles
- 2009 – 108,156 miles
- 2008 – 92,866 miles
- 2006 – 79,926 miles
- 2005 – 62,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front sill corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Outer sill corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,296 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 155,296 miles
- Test number
- 513743222522
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail155,296 miles (+258)3 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,296 miles
- Test number
- 186595315146
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass155,038 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 155,038 miles
- Test number
- 912967103181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,034 miles (+199)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,034 miles
- Test number
- 370420117609
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass154,835 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 154,835 miles
- Test number
- 549774451147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
Pass154,757 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 154,757 miles
- Test number
- 198438706705
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
Pass154,750 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 154,750 miles
- Test number
- 709117553659
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting deteriorated
Fail154,748 miles (+115)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,748 miles
- Test number
- 152379573969
- MajorLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting deteriorated
Pass154,633 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 154,633 miles
- Test number
- 411397703786
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
Fail154,626 miles (+1,001)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,626 miles
- Test number
- 913583020263
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded
Pass153,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 153,625 miles
- Test number
- 935932003024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,625 miles (+5,114)1 dangerous9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,625 miles
- Test number
- 125201053199
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,511 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 148,511 miles
- Test number
- 633360652776
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers slight smear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn lumpy (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)
Fail148,501 miles (+3,612)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,501 miles
- Test number
- 634697313769
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn lumpy (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)
Pass144,889 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 144,889 miles
- Test number
- 410283034753
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail144,889 miles (+2,255)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,889 miles
- Test number
- 223113891745
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass142,634 miles (+12)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 142,634 miles
- Test number
- 589284425663
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower wipperblade split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. adjusted possible caliper sticking (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear both number plate lamps dim
- AdvisoryRear both rear shocker sleaves deterorated
Fail142,622 miles (+2,137)11 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,622 miles
- Test number
- 150236594412
- FailureCentre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to backs and axle pipe in clips corroded possible clean up (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Lower wipperblade split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear both number plate lamps dim
- AdvisoryRear both rear shocker sleaves deterorated
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass140,485 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 140,485 miles
- Test number
- 407683335041
- NoteN.s.f lower arm rear bush wearing
Fail140,478 miles (+5,887)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,478 miles
- Test number
- 185240735403
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteN.s.f lower arm rear bush wearing
Pass134,591 miles (+7)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 134,591 miles
- Test number
- 189428853475
- NoteN/s/f brake pads wearing
- NoteN/s/f lower arm bushes wearing
- NoteO/s/f seatbelt fraying
Fail134,584 miles (+4,548)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,584 miles
- Test number
- 199407453033
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/f brake pads wearing
- NoteN/s/f lower arm bushes wearing
- NoteO/s/f seatbelt fraying
Pass130,036 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 130,036 miles
- Test number
- 318416142026
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass125,809 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 125,809 miles
- Test number
- 836597841070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,772 miles (+6,750)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,772 miles
- Test number
- 125103041043
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass119,022 miles (+10,866)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 119,022 miles
- Test number
- 710164230033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,156 miles (+15,290)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 108,156 miles
- Test number
- 462248209034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 92,866 miles
- Test number
- 542827108003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,866 miles (+12,940)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,866 miles
- Test number
- 801927108082
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass79,926 miles (+17,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 79,926 miles
- Test number
- 941260146391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass62,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 62,388 miles
- Test number
- 523690255379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 SUG
- Does Y256 SUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 SUG is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 SUG?
- The MOT on Y256 SUG is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 SUG done?
- Y256 SUG was recorded at 155,296 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
- Has Y256 SUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 SUG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y256 SUG 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 SUG find?
- Y256 SUG passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; all position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed, and 13 more.
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