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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y257 WGAMOT history

Y257 WGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

Y257 WGA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,112 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 WGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 WGA was last recorded at 166,112 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 5,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,100 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,012 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,112 miles
  • 2025 – 161,100 miles
  • 2024 – 152,874 miles
  • 2023 – 145,211 miles
  • 2022 – 139,978 miles
  • 2021 – 133,550 miles
  • 2019 – 131,435 miles
  • 2018 – 126,816 miles
  • 2017 – 118,162 miles
  • 2016 – 109,001 miles
  • 2014 – 97,111 miles
  • 2013 – 95,136 miles
  • 2012 – 92,609 miles
  • 2011 – 89,593 miles
  • 2010 – 86,538 miles
  • 2009 – 81,706 miles
  • 2008 – 76,228 miles
  • 2007 – 68,746 miles
  • 2006 – 61,788 miles
  • 2005 – 52,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,112 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,112 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,112 miles
    Test number
    254917579160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail166,112 miles (+5,012)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,112 miles
    Test number
    964153611288
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,100 miles (+8,226)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,100 miles
    Test number
    326747314210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass152,874 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,874 miles
    Test number
    782491065370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail152,867 miles (+7,656)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,867 miles
    Test number
    832566899772
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive anti-freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass145,211 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    865046047123
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge + Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail145,211 miles (+5,233)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,211 miles
    Test number
    609645253776
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge + Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,978 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    174334029115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,978 miles (+6,428)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    989628771117
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,550 miles (+2,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,550 miles
    Test number
    357819553891
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,435 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,435 miles
    Test number
    324571005049
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash

  12. Fail131,435 miles (+4,619)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,435 miles
    Test number
    933024621985
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash

  13. Pass126,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,816 miles
    Test number
    423002655445
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail126,816 miles (+8,654)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,816 miles
    Test number
    861888671836
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass118,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    735969930711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper very slight movement in mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail118,162 miles (+9,161)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    643318888302
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper very slight movement in mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass109,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    131792584332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,001 miles (+11,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    497281470457
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass97,111 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    637231324362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail97,088 miles (+1,952)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    875388104336
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension 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)

  21. Pass95,136 miles (+2,527)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,136 miles
    Test number
    386169513394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger snapped but still secure
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

  22. Pass92,609 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    697901012348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre hanger snapped but still secure

  23. Fail92,609 miles (+3,016)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    466641512476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre hanger snapped but still secure

  24. Pass89,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,593 miles
    Test number
    529200121396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail89,592 miles (+3,054)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,592 miles
    Test number
    475740321472
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass86,538 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    872295610356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,706 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,706 miles
    Test number
    683893129395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,228 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    952056728363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,746 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    442607727388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass61,788 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    403894616342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass52,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    300021025342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 WGA

Does Y257 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 WGA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 WGA?
The MOT on Y257 WGA is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 WGA done?
Y257 WGA was recorded at 166,112 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has Y257 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 WGA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y257 WGA 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 WGA find?
Y257 WGA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section sleeve; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces, and 4 more.

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