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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y257 VKMMOT history

Y257 VKM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

Y257 VKM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
197,896 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 VKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 VKM was last recorded at 197,896 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 4,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,195 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,701 miles
Average per year
5,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,896 miles
  • 2022 – 193,195 miles
  • 2021 – 188,662 miles
  • 2019 – 182,264 miles
  • 2018 – 177,350 miles
  • 2017 – 173,182 miles
  • 2016 – 169,657 miles
  • 2015 – 163,577 miles
  • 2014 – 156,820 miles
  • 2013 – 149,604 miles
  • 2012 – 144,271 miles
  • 2011 – 136,119 miles
  • 2010 – 128,732 miles
  • 2009 – 121,656 miles
  • 2008 – 112,987 miles
  • 2007 – 106,773 miles
  • 2006 – 100,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,896 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mountsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,896 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    197,896 miles
    Test number
    379318731161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mounts

  2. Fail197,896 miles (+4,701)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,896 miles
    Test number
    719451777967
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mounts

  3. Pass193,195 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    193,195 miles
    Test number
    710918955362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mounts

  4. Fail193,191 miles (+4,529)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,191 miles
    Test number
    271657644646
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mounts

  5. Pass188,662 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    188,662 miles
    Test number
    411197354450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mounts

  6. Fail188,662 miles (+6,398)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,662 miles
    Test number
    495799565104
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in both front top susp mounts

  7. Pass182,264 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,264 miles
    Test number
    110380814361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in o/s/f top susp mount

  8. Fail182,262 miles (+4,912)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,262 miles
    Test number
    416103305829
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in o/s/f top susp mount

  9. Pass177,350 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    177,350 miles
    Test number
    746272806181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass173,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    173,182 miles
    Test number
    722189112935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail173,182 miles (+3,525)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,182 miles
    Test number
    683952102756
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working front wing (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass169,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,657 miles
    Test number
    299720835892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail169,657 miles (+6,080)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,657 miles
    Test number
    601749524426
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass163,577 miles (+6,757)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    163,577 miles
    Test number
    749708975116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass156,820 miles (+7,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    156,820 miles
    Test number
    278009284428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail149,604 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,604 miles
    Test number
    249117583198
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass149,604 miles (+5,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    149,604 miles
    Test number
    839097283177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail144,271 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,271 miles
    Test number
    176522082100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass144,271 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    144,271 miles
    Test number
    666312982140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,119 miles (+7,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    447136861169
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass128,732 miles (+7,076)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    128,732 miles
    Test number
    540507470118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Pass121,656 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    121,656 miles
    Test number
    830158589168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass112,987 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    112,987 miles
    Test number
    273372778408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,773 miles (+5,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,773 miles
    Test number
    801467877101
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass100,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,796 miles
    Test number
    101432896129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y257 VKM

Does Y257 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 VKM expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 VKM?
The MOT on Y257 VKM expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 VKM done?
Y257 VKM was recorded at 197,896 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 5,888 miles a year.
Has Y257 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 VKM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y257 VKM 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 VKM find?
Y257 VKM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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