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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y257 PKYMOT history

Y257 PKY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

Y257 PKY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
116,026 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 PKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y257 PKY was last recorded at 116,026 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,650 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,026 miles
  • 2023 – 115,650 miles
  • 2021 – 114,712 miles
  • 2019 – 111,553 miles
  • 2018 – 102,760 miles
  • 2017 – 96,542 miles
  • 2016 – 89,534 miles
  • 2015 – 83,524 miles
  • 2014 – 78,022 miles
  • 2013 – 75,368 miles
  • 2012 – 72,420 miles
  • 2011 – 70,470 miles
  • 2010 – 65,561 miles
  • 2009 – 60,405 miles
  • 2008 – 55,915 miles
  • 2007 – 50,362 miles
  • 2006 – 44,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,026 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,026 miles (+376)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,026 miles
    Test number
    325162687080
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  2. Pass115,650 miles (+938)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    146916036776
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,712 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,712 miles
    Test number
    571167003048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    802943119012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,553 miles (+8,793)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    315225333959
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,760 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,760 miles
    Test number
    239674662267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,542 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    834821910921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,534 miles (+6,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    315975413022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass83,524 miles (+5,502)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    466832885075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  10. Pass78,022 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    845453334100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,368 miles (+2,948)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    227165343100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEng mang light on

  12. Pass72,420 miles (+1,950)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,420 miles
    Test number
    837509442024
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass70,470 miles (+4,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,470 miles
    Test number
    915719441016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass65,561 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    311349640056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,405 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    744136059069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,915 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,915 miles
    Test number
    372084538143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,362 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,362 miles
    Test number
    971901847172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    432657246186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y257 PKY

Does Y257 PKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 PKY expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 PKY?
The MOT on Y257 PKY expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 PKY done?
Y257 PKY was recorded at 116,026 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has Y257 PKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 PKY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y257 PKY 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 PKY find?
Y257 PKY failed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front windscreen wiper not working.

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