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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y869 BKMMOT history

Y869 BKM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

Y869 BKM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
124,141 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 BKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 BKM was last recorded at 124,141 miles on 26 May 2022, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2010: 87,617 miles, lower than 135,022 miles on 21 Jan 2010.

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
124,104 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,141 miles
  • 2020 – 123,747 miles
  • 2017 – 123,599 miles
  • 2016 – 116,918 miles
  • 2015 – 111,521 miles
  • 2014 – 106,635 miles
  • 2013 – 103,107 miles
  • 2012 – 96,216 miles
  • 2011 – 91,114 miles
  • 2010 – 87,620 miles
  • 2008 – 126,414 miles
  • 2007 – 118,857 miles
  • 2006 – 110,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front struts corroded movement in shaft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    194308399639
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail124,141 miles (+37)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    658975027920
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail124,104 miles (+357)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    361970042060
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s + n/s holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass123,747 miles (+13)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,747 miles
    Test number
    366376610853
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront struts corroded movement in shaft
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre mis shaped
    • AdvisoryRear shocka shrouds missing
    • AdvisorySub frame painted
    • AdvisoryVarious points painted underside
  5. Fail123,734 miles (+135)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    702617125746
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront struts corroded movement in shaft
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch missing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre mis shaped
    • AdvisoryRear shocka shrouds missing
    • AdvisorySub frame painted
    • AdvisoryVarious points painted underside
  6. Pass123,599 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    588457658637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    427789360763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,661 miles (+4,743)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    226177651951
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  9. Pass116,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    245426438246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,918 miles (+5,397)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,918 miles
    Test number
    523464635185
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  11. Pass111,521 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,521 miles
    Test number
    858776715086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,516 miles (+4,881)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,516 miles
    Test number
    347555815083
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  13. Pass106,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    145297604435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,635 miles (+3,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    385096704064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  15. Pass103,107 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    766018123013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail103,104 miles (+6,888)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    537472823052
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass96,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    985002312097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,216 miles (+5,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    525841412082
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  19. Pass91,114 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    308346901060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    224062710420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,617 miles (-47,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,617 miles
    Test number
    133272910170
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  22. Pass135,022 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    135,022 miles
    Test number
    542741920042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    554807978245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,414 miles (+7,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    764227578251
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass118,857 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    180051887208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass110,765 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    873656886287
    • NoteHandbrake action stiff, †Nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush seperating.

Questions about Y869 BKM

Does Y869 BKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 BKM expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 BKM?
The MOT on Y869 BKM expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 BKM done?
Y869 BKM was recorded at 124,141 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 857 miles a year.
Has Y869 BKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 BKM has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y869 BKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y869 BKM find?
Y869 BKM passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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