Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
Y5 BAPMOT history
Y5 BAP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 108,490 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 BAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 22 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 BAP was last recorded at 108,490 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,359 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,131 miles
- Average per year
- 5,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,490 miles
- 2025 – 105,359 miles
- 2024 – 99,806 miles
- 2023 – 93,038 miles
- 2022 – 87,620 miles
- 2021 – 82,472 miles
- 2020 – 79,164 miles
- 2019 – 75,812 miles
- 2018 – 70,651 miles
- 2017 – 65,305 miles
- 2016 – 59,791 miles
- 2015 – 54,361 miles
- 2014 – 49,276 miles
- 2013 – 42,901 miles
- 2012 – 37,686 miles
- 2011 – 31,724 miles
- 2010 – 25,820 miles
- 2009 – 19,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,490 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,490 miles (+3,131)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 108,490 miles
- Test number
- 747157060957
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,359 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 105,359 miles
- Test number
- 157150347966
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail105,359 miles (+5,553)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,359 miles
- Test number
- 957268399802
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,806 miles (+6,768)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 99,806 miles
- Test number
- 792800964621
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,038 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 93,038 miles
- Test number
- 985564730959
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,034 miles (+5,414)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,034 miles
- Test number
- 161325355168
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,620 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 87,620 miles
- Test number
- 203238786195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail87,620 miles (+5,148)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,620 miles
- Test number
- 594400798918
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,472 miles (+3,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 82,472 miles
- Test number
- 527375132890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge slightly
Pass79,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,164 miles
- Test number
- 389611428213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,164 miles (+3,352)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,164 miles
- Test number
- 383871564230
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass75,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 75,812 miles
- Test number
- 722433869473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,812 miles (+5,161)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,812 miles
- Test number
- 433794704175
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass70,651 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,651 miles
- Test number
- 124492491622
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail70,610 miles (+5,305)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,610 miles
- Test number
- 154484723237
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,305 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,305 miles
- Test number
- 852648320200
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,305 miles (+5,514)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,305 miles
- Test number
- 488009521157
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,791 miles (+5,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 59,791 miles
- Test number
- 682466986285
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail54,361 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,361 miles
- Test number
- 267174595150
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,361 miles (+5,085)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 54,361 miles
- Test number
- 826334995120
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,276 miles (+6,375)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 49,276 miles
- Test number
- 379142704209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,901 miles (+5,215)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 42,901 miles
- Test number
- 688417293187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,686 miles (+5,962)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,686 miles
- Test number
- 265978892101
- NoteFront tyres are wearing on inner edges
Pass31,724 miles (+5,904)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 31,724 miles
- Test number
- 109266801263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,820 miles (+6,046)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 25,820 miles
- Test number
- 242291300276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 19,774 miles
- Test number
- 800604099118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y5 BAP
- Does Y5 BAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BAP is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 BAP?
- The MOT on Y5 BAP is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 BAP done?
- Y5 BAP was recorded at 108,490 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
- Has Y5 BAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 BAP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y5 BAP 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 Y5 BAP find?
- Y5 BAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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