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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y286 BNGMOT history

Y286 BNG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 214,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

Y286 BNG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
214,602 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 BNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 BNG was last recorded at 214,602 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,868 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,734 miles
Average per year
8,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,602 miles
  • 2025 – 211,868 miles
  • 2024 – 204,443 miles
  • 2023 – 194,704 miles
  • 2022 – 181,916 miles
  • 2021 – 170,451 miles
  • 2019 – 153,341 miles
  • 2018 – 145,578 miles
  • 2017 – 136,532 miles
  • 2016 – 125,208 miles
  • 2015 – 118,877 miles
  • 2014 – 98,472 miles
  • 2013 – 97,251 miles
  • 2011 – 77,133 miles
  • 2010 – 68,473 miles
  • 2009 – 58,182 miles
  • 2008 – 47,721 miles
  • 2007 – 40,431 miles
  • 2006 – 35,711 miles
  • 2005 – 31,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,602 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,602 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    214,602 miles
    Test number
    315171730055
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail214,602 miles (+2,734)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,602 miles
    Test number
    615203025277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass211,868 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    211,868 miles
    Test number
    677218687578
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration blue/grey but not yet to excess. Also smells off oil (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage between pipe and union would advise replacing soon before it gets worse (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ limit and advise replacing soon? (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDent in both sills. o/s starting to corrode

  4. Fail211,835 miles (+7,392)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,835 miles
    Test number
    606833255619
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration blue/grey but not yet to excess. Also smells off oil (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage between pipe and union would advise replacing soon before it gets worse (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded @ limit and advise replacing soon? (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDent in both sills. o/s starting to corrode

  5. Pass204,443 miles (+9,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    204,443 miles
    Test number
    589842461025
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded also damp with oil (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting both sills

  6. Pass194,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,704 miles
    Test number
    293766802009
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting o/s/r sill but not yet to excess

  7. Fail194,704 miles (+12,788)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,704 miles
    Test number
    720456028455
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting o/s/r sill but not yet to excess

  8. Pass181,916 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,916 miles
    Test number
    831572387660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,451 miles (+17,110)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    923225149054
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,341 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,341 miles
    Test number
    545086587688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,313 miles (+7,735)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    802253899006
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass145,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,578 miles
    Test number
    358554189060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

  13. Fail145,578 miles (+9,046)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,578 miles
    Test number
    632150967395
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

  14. Pass136,532 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    631350155782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,508 miles (+11,300)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,508 miles
    Test number
    203766342672
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass125,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    665408121180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,208 miles (+382)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    104318725421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail124,826 miles (+5,949)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,826 miles
    Test number
    474504887252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass118,877 miles (+20,405)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,877 miles
    Test number
    428393915172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,472 miles (+1,221)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    185555824036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  21. Fail97,251 miles (+6,537)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,251 miles
    Test number
    547234463372
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine check light on
    • NoteRear brake discs are worn and corroded

  22. Pass90,714 miles (+13,581)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    116401513433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,133 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    117834961215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    150857860266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,473 miles (+10,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,473 miles
    Test number
    371717960223
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass58,182 miles (+10,461)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,182 miles
    Test number
    371615269237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,721 miles (+7,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    561905648237
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  28. Pass40,431 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    662646107200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass35,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,711 miles
    Test number
    431614296156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,711 miles (+3,866)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,711 miles
    Test number
    663052096100
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  31. Pass31,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    420993925205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 BNG

Does Y286 BNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 BNG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y286 BNG?
The MOT on Y286 BNG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y286 BNG done?
Y286 BNG was recorded at 214,602 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,839 miles a year.
Has Y286 BNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 BNG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y286 BNG 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 Y286 BNG find?
Y286 BNG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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