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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y257 MUDMOT history

Y257 MUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

Y257 MUD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2022
Mileage
155,402 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 MUD was last recorded at 155,402 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 10,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,236 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,166 miles
Average per year
5,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,402 miles
  • 2021 – 145,236 miles
  • 2020 – 134,483 miles
  • 2019 – 124,174 miles
  • 2018 – 107,367 miles
  • 2017 – 106,425 miles
  • 2016 – 105,400 miles
  • 2015 – 103,834 miles
  • 2014 – 101,548 miles
  • 2013 – 99,146 miles
  • 2012 – 95,117 miles
  • 2011 – 89,576 miles
  • 2010 – 85,424 miles
  • 2009 – 81,253 miles
  • 2008 – 75,297 miles
  • 2007 – 69,452 miles
  • 2006 – 62,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,402 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail155,402 miles (+10,166)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,402 miles
    Test number
    501699831266
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass145,236 miles (+10,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,236 miles
    Test number
    427157334286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,483 miles (+10,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,483 miles
    Test number
    448393581045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass124,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    965119786105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail124,174 miles (+16,807)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,174 miles
    Test number
    602154268253
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass107,367 miles (+942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,367 miles
    Test number
    888028805890
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    553407246088
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail106,425 miles (+1,025)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    279888527949
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.62mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass105,400 miles (+1,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    290774233364
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.91mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.74mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass103,834 miles (+2,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,834 miles
    Test number
    747912505239
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass101,548 miles (+2,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    826087494192
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass99,146 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,146 miles
    Test number
    625577103297
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail95,117 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    315621802226
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass95,117 miles (+5,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,117 miles
    Test number
    808391802221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,576 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,576 miles
    Test number
    346623801450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,424 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    332080400237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,253 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,253 miles
    Test number
    291321209223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,297 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    604393208203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,452 miles (+7,075)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    942476007232
    • NoteTHE REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED

  20. Pass62,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,377 miles
    Test number
    793225206237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 MUD

Does Y257 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 MUD expired on 3 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 MUD?
The MOT on Y257 MUD expired on 3 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 MUD done?
Y257 MUD was recorded at 155,402 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 5,747 miles a year.
Has Y257 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 MUD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y257 MUD 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 Y257 MUD find?
Y257 MUD failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 6 more.

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