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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S26 PKYMOT history

S26 PKY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S26 PKY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
66,179 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 PKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 PKY was last recorded at 66,179 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,660 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,519 miles
Average per year
1,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,179 miles
  • 2025 – 64,660 miles
  • 2024 – 62,324 miles
  • 2019 – 62,299 miles
  • 2018 – 62,162 miles
  • 2017 – 61,960 miles
  • 2016 – 61,399 miles
  • 2015 – 61,286 miles
  • 2014 – 60,929 miles
  • 2013 – 59,650 miles
  • 2012 – 58,391 miles
  • 2011 – 57,098 miles
  • 2010 – 53,385 miles
  • 2009 – 50,928 miles
  • 2008 – 48,479 miles
  • 2007 – 45,135 miles
  • 2006 – 41,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,179 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,179 miles (+1,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    66,179 miles
    Test number
    637554008295
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass64,660 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,660 miles
    Test number
    941266636995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail64,656 miles (+2,332)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    289360347880
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass62,324 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    567127659398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,319 miles (+20)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    185633213790
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass62,299 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    213447847420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,162 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,162 miles
    Test number
    665238980191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,960 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    988030456777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,399 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    860548785467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,286 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    398905210814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,929 miles (+1,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    595363244371
    • 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)
  12. Fail59,650 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    116851553315
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  13. Pass59,650 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    518551953370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,391 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    885838042374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,098 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,098 miles
    Test number
    808728441341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,420 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,420 miles
    Test number
    186801811486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    362911710042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,385 miles (+2,457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    691861810020
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass50,928 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    260346909003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,479 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    271989408066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,135 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,135 miles
    Test number
    320252217044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    133836706429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 PKY

Does S26 PKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 PKY is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 PKY?
The MOT on S26 PKY is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 PKY done?
S26 PKY was recorded at 66,179 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,166 miles a year.
Has S26 PKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 PKY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 PKY 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 PKY find?
S26 PKY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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