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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y607 BFSMOT history

Y607 BFS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

Y607 BFS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
142,775 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y607 BFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y607 BFS was last recorded at 142,775 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 2,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,381 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,394 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,775 miles
  • 2023 – 140,381 miles
  • 2022 – 135,716 miles
  • 2021 – 125,420 miles
  • 2019 – 125,412 miles
  • 2017 – 121,336 miles
  • 2014 – 90,813 miles
  • 2013 – 82,879 miles
  • 2012 – 76,150 miles
  • 2011 – 71,350 miles
  • 2010 – 64,993 miles
  • 2009 – 57,252 miles
  • 2008 – 50,471 miles
  • 2007 – 44,288 miles
  • 2006 – 38,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,775 miles
  • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,775 miles (+2,394)1 dangerous13 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,775 miles
    Test number
    383107305688
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    986035898659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,380 miles (+4,664)4 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,380 miles
    Test number
    756989481883
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,716 miles (+10,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,716 miles
    Test number
    125508668029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,420 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    271094355879
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail125,412 miles1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    656032199674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail125,412 miles (+16)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,412 miles
    Test number
    541185796411
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail125,396 miles (+4,060)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,396 miles
    Test number
    766491485631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake lever seized (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,336 miles (+30,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,336 miles
    Test number
    586295402539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,813 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    636434004277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,812 miles (+7,933)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    109091094128
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  12. Pass82,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    259805953424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,879 miles (+6,729)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    627545953134
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass76,150 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    145474082184
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail76,150 miles (+4,800)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    509264982177
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass71,350 miles (+6,357)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    315445881199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNsr tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  17. Pass64,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    463922060105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,993 miles (+7,741)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    750452860184
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass57,252 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    332908269156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,471 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    220230678486
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass50,471 miles (+6,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,471 miles
    Test number
    364150178195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass44,288 miles (+5,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    731442267149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    613120766198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y607 BFS

Does Y607 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y607 BFS expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y607 BFS?
The MOT on Y607 BFS expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y607 BFS done?
Y607 BFS was recorded at 142,775 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has Y607 BFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y607 BFS has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y607 BFS 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 Y607 BFS find?
Y607 BFS failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 15 more.

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