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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y616 KBNMOT history

Y616 KBN is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y616 KBN green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,643 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y616 KBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y616 KBN was last recorded at 114,643 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2010: 59,027 miles, lower than 60,126 miles on 2 May 2009.

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
113,448 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
3,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,643 miles
  • 2024 – 113,448 miles
  • 2023 – 112,657 miles
  • 2022 – 110,832 miles
  • 2021 – 108,928 miles
  • 2020 – 103,833 miles
  • 2019 – 99,972 miles
  • 2017 – 95,583 miles
  • 2016 – 91,747 miles
  • 2015 – 87,187 miles
  • 2014 – 81,477 miles
  • 2013 – 77,231 miles
  • 2012 – 72,465 miles
  • 2011 – 67,139 miles
  • 2010 – 59,027 miles
  • 2009 – 60,126 miles
  • 2008 – 55,946 miles
  • 2007 – 51,122 miles
  • 2006 – 48,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,643 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,643 miles (+1,195)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,643 miles
    Test number
    625240086362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass113,448 miles (+791)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    605643723815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak
  3. Pass112,657 miles (+1,825)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,657 miles
    Test number
    604074660393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass110,832 miles (+1,904)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,832 miles
    Test number
    708629236243
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass108,928 miles (+5,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,928 miles
    Test number
    169955380828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    912050361010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail103,833 miles (+3,861)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,833 miles
    Test number
    893903365275
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,972 miles (+4,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    594653894696
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,583 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    214060717426
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
  10. Fail95,533 miles (+3,786)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,533 miles
    Test number
    633579473814
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)
  11. Pass91,747 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,747 miles
    Test number
    796617556211
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes splitting and play
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension top strut mounts
  12. Fail91,747 miles (+4,560)1 dangerous5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,747 miles
    Test number
    764229736396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19y (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust clamps missing/broken
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes splitting + have play
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding [not excessive]
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation on front brakes
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension top strut mounts
  13. Pass87,187 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,187 miles
    Test number
    229168135139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,477 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    115039634147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner treads.
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushs splitting.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.
  15. Pass81,477 miles (+4,246)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    296879334421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner treads.
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushs splitting.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.
  16. Pass77,231 miles (+4,766)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    225033433421
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushs deterioating.
  17. Pass72,465 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,465 miles
    Test number
    706485922168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass67,139 miles (+8,112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    926969421181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight bearing noise on offside rear wheel.
  19. Pass59,027 miles (-1,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    924680630149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,126 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    821372529104
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass55,946 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,946 miles
    Test number
    691882628147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,122 miles (+2,341)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,122 miles
    Test number
    241032827175
    • NoteSrs light illuminated
    • NoteSuspension lowered and modified
  23. Pass48,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    821735726117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y616 KBN

Does Y616 KBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y616 KBN is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y616 KBN?
The MOT on Y616 KBN is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y616 KBN done?
Y616 KBN was recorded at 114,643 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,373 miles a year.
Has Y616 KBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y616 KBN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y616 KBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y616 KBN find?
Y616 KBN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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