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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,600 cc

Y4 BMPMOT history

Y4 BMP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 199,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

Y4 BMP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
199,338 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 BMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 BMP was last recorded at 199,338 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 14,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,650 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,688 miles
Average per year
9,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,338 miles
  • 2024 – 184,650 miles
  • 2023 – 173,771 miles
  • 2022 – 163,529 miles
  • 2021 – 152,918 miles
  • 2020 – 142,194 miles
  • 2019 – 137,331 miles
  • 2018 – 127,178 miles
  • 2017 – 119,640 miles
  • 2016 – 111,365 miles
  • 2015 – 103,741 miles
  • 2014 – 96,436 miles
  • 2013 – 87,775 miles
  • 2012 – 74,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    199,338 miles
    Test number
    195539614966
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail199,338 miles (+14,688)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,338 miles
    Test number
    177893594742
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass184,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,650 miles
    Test number
    534737160206
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail184,650 miles (+10,879)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,650 miles
    Test number
    492469624480
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass173,771 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,771 miles
    Test number
    914366214615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail173,771 miles (+10,242)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,771 miles
    Test number
    647564849928
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass163,529 miles (+10,611)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,529 miles
    Test number
    253179465208
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass152,918 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,918 miles
    Test number
    288096713817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail152,918 miles (+10,724)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,918 miles
    Test number
    895794298441
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass142,194 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,194 miles
    Test number
    989262270135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail142,135 miles (+4,804)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,135 miles
    Test number
    410011289420
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass137,331 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,331 miles
    Test number
    617404215042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail137,330 miles (+10,152)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    351551999153
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass127,178 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,178 miles
    Test number
    594768090992
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass119,666 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,666 km
    Test number
    828930769316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail119,640 miles (+8,275)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    514664257527
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass111,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    328890940337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail111,365 miles (+7,624)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    307741639130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass103,741 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    315722435493
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWiper marks on windscreen

  20. Fail103,741 miles (+7,305)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,741 miles
    Test number
    338792335276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWiper marks on windscreen

  21. Pass96,436 miles (+8,661)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    186564044262
    • NoteSlight marks in screen from wiper sweep but not effecting the view of the road.

  22. Pass87,775 miles (+13,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,775 miles
    Test number
    898755943257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass74,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,372 miles
    Test number
    769746192203
    • 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)

Questions about Y4 BMP

Does Y4 BMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 BMP is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 BMP?
The MOT on Y4 BMP is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 BMP done?
Y4 BMP was recorded at 199,338 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,511 miles a year.
Has Y4 BMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 BMP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 BMP 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 Y4 BMP find?
Y4 BMP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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