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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y256 TGOMOT history

Y256 TGO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

Y256 TGO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2023
Mileage
99,673 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 TGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 TGO was last recorded at 99,673 miles on 24 May 2022, 5,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,277 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,396 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,673 miles
  • 2021 – 94,277 miles
  • 2020 – 90,393 miles
  • 2019 – 87,049 miles
  • 2018 – 77,129 miles
  • 2017 – 72,052 miles
  • 2016 – 67,996 miles
  • 2015 – 64,614 miles
  • 2014 – 60,008 miles
  • 2013 – 54,106 miles
  • 2012 – 48,460 miles
  • 2011 – 40,125 miles
  • 2010 – 32,212 miles
  • 2009 – 28,771 miles
  • 2008 – 27,080 miles
  • 2007 – 24,351 miles
  • 2006 – 19,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,673 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,673 miles (+5,396)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    973070944629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,277 miles (+3,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    198693152620
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  3. Pass90,393 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    316637665191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    856514297399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,049 miles (+9,920)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    790257347925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    994581554772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail77,127 miles (+5,075)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,127 miles
    Test number
    865550528824
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass72,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    907672783487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail72,052 miles (+4,056)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,052 miles
    Test number
    891837886129
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass67,996 miles (+3,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,996 miles
    Test number
    178698669213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail64,614 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,614 miles
    Test number
    288754415424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass64,614 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,614 miles
    Test number
    438644915156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,008 miles (+5,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    276746184045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass54,106 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    246540803176
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail54,106 miles (+5,646)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    596750903189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass48,460 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    899399302183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail48,460 miles (+8,335)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    365179602199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass40,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    765464491037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail40,125 miles (+7,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    717194491032
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,212 miles
    Test number
    640341190002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,212 miles (+3,441)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,212 miles
    Test number
    673551390005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Fail28,771 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    173310419144
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,771 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    834170019122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,080 miles (+2,729)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    810082908145
    • NoteEngine sump leaking slight oil
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes have play
    • NoteFront registration plate has crack but does not hamper legibility or security
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing but does not obscure drivers view of road
    • NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear axle bushes have torn loose

  25. Fail24,351 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,351 miles
    Test number
    133839007152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass24,351 miles (+5,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,351 miles
    Test number
    293689607118
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass19,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,070 miles
    Test number
    973630616148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 TGO

Does Y256 TGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 TGO expired on 23 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 TGO?
The MOT on Y256 TGO expired on 23 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 TGO done?
Y256 TGO was recorded at 99,673 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has Y256 TGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 TGO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y256 TGO 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 TGO find?
Y256 TGO passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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