Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y612 BGFMOT history

Y612 BGF is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 229,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

Y612 BGF green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
229,006 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,311 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y612 BGF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y612 BGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y612 BGF was last recorded at 229,006 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2013: 98,615 miles, lower than 122,331 miles on 6 Jan 2012.
  • 19 Jan 2013: 143,126 miles, lower than 143,127 miles on 18 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
228,076 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
930 miles
Average per year
11,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 229,006 miles
  • 2022 – 228,076 miles
  • 2021 – 226,458 miles
  • 2020 – 225,550 miles
  • 2019 – 221,010 miles
  • 2018 – 214,944 miles
  • 2016 – 206,134 miles
  • 2015 – 189,198 miles
  • 2014 – 167,104 miles
  • 2013 – 143,126 miles
  • 2012 – 122,331 miles
  • 2011 – 107,781 miles
  • 2010 – 94,913 miles
  • 2009 – 81,778 miles
  • 2008 – 67,421 miles
  • 2007 – 53,697 miles
  • 2006 – 36,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed and corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • N/s and o/s rear tyres cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,006 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    229,006 miles
    Test number
    176092981539
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

  2. Fail229,006 miles (+930)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,006 miles
    Test number
    254595846228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

  3. Pass228,076 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    228,076 miles
    Test number
    888735951088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres cracked and perished

  4. Fail228,069 miles (+1,611)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,069 miles
    Test number
    496081973476
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres cracked and perished

  5. Pass226,458 miles (+908)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    226,458 miles
    Test number
    115946238234
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation present (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass225,550 miles (+4,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    225,550 miles
    Test number
    640916721093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass221,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    221,010 miles
    Test number
    859974498856
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

  8. Fail221,010 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,010 miles
    Test number
    345299244303
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

  9. Pass214,944 miles (+8,810)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    214,944 miles
    Test number
    987110016609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass206,134 miles (+8,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    206,134 miles
    Test number
    512901324193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass197,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    197,677 miles
    Test number
    455807593233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail197,677 miles (+8,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,677 miles
    Test number
    528004258583
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass189,198 miles (+22,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    189,198 miles
    Test number
    957417515077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass167,104 miles (+23,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    167,104 miles
    Test number
    996284124018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger poor

  15. Pass143,126 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,126 miles
    Test number
    815559713008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  16. Fail143,127 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,127 miles
    Test number
    227388613008
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  17. Pass98,615 miles (-23,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,615 miles
    Test number
    545118613040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass122,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    122,331 miles
    Test number
    868466302078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,331 miles (+14,550)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,331 miles
    Test number
    336936902054
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine under cover damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass107,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    945087301016
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on wear indicators 195/65/15

  21. Fail107,781 miles (+12,868)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,781 miles
    Test number
    747767201007
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on wear indicators 195/65/15

  22. Pass94,913 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    320521410055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,895 miles (+13,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    613768300088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass81,778 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    174625219030
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn uneven
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inside face

  25. Fail81,778 miles (+14,357)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    573395719087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn uneven
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inside face

  26. Pass67,421 miles (+13,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    221862618097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,697 miles (+17,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,697 miles
    Test number
    242355817063
    • NoteFront brake discs slight fluctuation

  28. Pass36,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    884341216098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y612 BGF

Does Y612 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y612 BGF expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y612 BGF?
The MOT on Y612 BGF expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y612 BGF done?
Y612 BGF was recorded at 229,006 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 11,311 miles a year.
Has Y612 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y612 BGF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y612 BGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y612 BGF find?
Y612 BGF passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre cracked and perished; nearside outer sill holed and corroded, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y612 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.