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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S26 HYEMOT history

S26 HYE is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S26 HYE white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,287 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 HYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 HYE was last recorded at 115,287 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,888 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,399 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,287 miles
  • 2025 – 111,888 miles
  • 2024 – 108,660 miles
  • 2023 – 103,206 miles
  • 2022 – 98,400 miles
  • 2021 – 93,027 miles
  • 2020 – 88,878 miles
  • 2019 – 82,671 miles
  • 2018 – 77,177 miles
  • 2017 – 71,338 miles
  • 2016 – 65,800 miles
  • 2015 – 60,173 miles
  • 2014 – 54,411 miles
  • 2013 – 47,864 miles
  • 2012 – 39,796 miles
  • 2011 – 32,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,287 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under-body trays restricting view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,287 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,287 miles
    Test number
    728340857228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,287 miles (+3,399)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,287 miles
    Test number
    967618722989
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,888 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,888 miles
    Test number
    372657644534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,660 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    278480474594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,206 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,206 miles
    Test number
    294829316592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail103,179 miles (+4,779)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,179 miles
    Test number
    747513443598
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass98,400 miles (+5,373)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    915163190887
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,027 miles (+4,149)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,027 miles
    Test number
    678764276968
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,878 miles (+6,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    422376898517
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,671 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    184437694381
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays restricting view

  11. Pass77,177 miles (+5,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,177 miles
    Test number
    625513670865
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays restricting view

  12. Pass71,338 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    916573005217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-body trays restricting view

  13. Fail71,224 miles (+5,424)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    867856537605
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall marked (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass65,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    672550298189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,800 miles (+5,627)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    251860245229
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Pass60,173 miles (+5,762)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    445730095063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,411 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    215111894013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,864 miles (+8,068)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    659908693009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,796 miles (+7,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,796 miles
    Test number
    568348882075
    • 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)

  20. Pass32,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    557389861093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 HYE

Does S26 HYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 HYE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 HYE?
The MOT on S26 HYE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 HYE done?
S26 HYE was recorded at 115,287 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has S26 HYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 HYE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 HYE 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 S26 HYE find?
S26 HYE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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