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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y256 TBLMOT history

Y256 TBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

Y256 TBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2023
Mileage
189,082 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 TBL
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
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 TBL was last recorded at 189,082 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,072 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,082 miles
  • 2021 – 186,599 miles
  • 2020 – 184,544 miles
  • 2019 – 182,357 miles
  • 2018 – 178,778 miles
  • 2017 – 173,168 miles
  • 2016 – 166,422 miles
  • 2015 – 155,901 miles
  • 2014 – 144,539 miles
  • 2013 – 131,700 miles
  • 2012 – 122,064 miles
  • 2011 – 110,556 miles
  • 2010 – 99,345 miles
  • 2009 – 86,702 miles
  • 2008 – 75,221 miles
  • 2007 – 65,193 miles
  • 2006 – 55,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,082 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2016

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Ecu light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • N/s and o/s steering rack inner joints worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,082 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    189,082 miles
    Test number
    362644646692
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail189,072 miles (+2,473)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,072 miles
    Test number
    568195774794
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass186,599 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,599 miles
    Test number
    430997570020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,544 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    184,544 miles
    Test number
    295922764895
    • 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))

  5. Pass182,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    182,357 miles
    Test number
    692884653782
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail182,357 miles (+3,579)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,357 miles
    Test number
    138347443085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass178,778 miles (+5,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    178,778 miles
    Test number
    912990016250
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake performance considerably lower than the offside

  8. Pass173,168 miles (+6,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,168 miles
    Test number
    405729351749
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass166,422 miles (+10,521)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,422 miles
    Test number
    562106895738
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on

  10. Pass155,901 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    155,901 miles
    Test number
    952155361276
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s steering rack inner joints worn

  11. Fail155,653 miles (+11,114)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,653 miles
    Test number
    211029160316
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEcu light on
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s steering rack inner joints worn

  12. Pass144,539 miles (+12,839)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    144,539 miles
    Test number
    319234534493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEcu light on

  13. Pass131,700 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    598786923205
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail131,700 miles (+9,636)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    599874623223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass122,064 miles (+11,508)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    795998952245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,556 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    205868351215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail110,543 miles (+11,198)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    836196211245
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass99,345 miles (+12,643)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,345 miles
    Test number
    664436120233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,702 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    880367929237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,221 miles (+10,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    904837828216
    • NoteAll brake discs worn o/s/f & o/s/r tyres low tread & worn on edges

  21. Pass65,193 miles (+9,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    720383827248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,270 miles
    Test number
    371559706476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 TBL

Does Y256 TBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 TBL expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 TBL?
The MOT on Y256 TBL expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 TBL done?
Y256 TBL was recorded at 189,082 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
Has Y256 TBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 TBL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y256 TBL 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 TBL find?
Y256 TBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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