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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y271 BPKMOT history

Y271 BPK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

Y271 BPK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2024
Mileage
186,325 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 BPK was last recorded at 186,325 miles on 12 May 2023, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,669 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
7,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,325 miles
  • 2022 – 182,669 miles
  • 2021 – 179,728 miles
  • 2020 – 175,943 miles
  • 2019 – 172,151 miles
  • 2017 – 165,562 miles
  • 2016 – 158,204 miles
  • 2015 – 149,731 miles
  • 2014 – 142,246 miles
  • 2013 – 136,906 miles
  • 2012 – 128,455 miles
  • 2011 – 120,623 miles
  • 2010 – 113,154 miles
  • 2009 – 102,943 miles
  • 2008 – 91,003 miles
  • 2007 – 76,094 miles
  • 2006 – 55,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,325 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed areas.
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,325 miles (+3,656)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,325 miles
    Test number
    356713797004
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded but outside of prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,669 miles (+2,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    182,669 miles
    Test number
    836265966274
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust pipe leaking gasses from sleeve joint
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering arm ball joints

  3. Pass179,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    179,728 miles
    Test number
    364874794804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail179,728 miles (+3,785)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,728 miles
    Test number
    792212588370
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot

  5. Pass175,943 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    175,943 miles
    Test number
    758045619586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail175,835 miles (+3,684)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,835 miles
    Test number
    943059102869
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,151 miles (+6,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,151 miles
    Test number
    254280148235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass165,562 miles (+7,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    165,562 miles
    Test number
    282717453151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  9. Pass158,204 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    158,204 miles
    Test number
    311294324872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail158,045 miles (+8,314)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,045 miles
    Test number
    118151926372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass149,731 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,731 miles
    Test number
    823174712607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,246 miles (+5,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    369238644230
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass136,906 miles (+8,451)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,906 miles
    Test number
    349807843417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,455 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,455 miles
    Test number
    368764932264
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken

  15. Fail128,453 miles (+7,830)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,453 miles
    Test number
    838939412201
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass120,623 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    268055991111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,620 miles (+7,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    179544291181
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass113,154 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,154 miles
    Test number
    262232400256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,152 miles (+10,209)5 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    340001800246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Pass102,943 miles (+11,940)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    414588899143
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  21. Pass91,003 miles (+14,909)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    704496408259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass76,094 miles (+20,343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    643859797152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    341217706427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y271 BPK

Does Y271 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 BPK expired on 12 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 BPK?
The MOT on Y271 BPK expired on 12 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 BPK done?
Y271 BPK was recorded at 186,325 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 7,775 miles a year.
Has Y271 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 BPK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y271 BPK 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 Y271 BPK find?
Y271 BPK passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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