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Volkswagen Golf

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T265 PYDMOT history

T265 PYD is an orange petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 135,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,564 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 PYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 PYD was last recorded at 135,564 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,141 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,423 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,564 miles
  • 2025 – 133,141 miles
  • 2024 – 132,241 miles
  • 2023 – 129,843 miles
  • 2022 – 127,591 miles
  • 2021 – 124,482 miles
  • 2020 – 122,736 miles
  • 2019 – 116,752 miles
  • 2018 – 111,581 miles
  • 2017 – 104,597 miles
  • 2016 – 95,586 miles
  • 2015 – 86,529 miles
  • 2014 – 81,550 miles
  • 2013 – 75,878 miles
  • 2012 – 71,772 miles
  • 2011 – 67,606 miles
  • 2010 – 62,941 miles
  • 2009 – 57,716 miles
  • 2008 – 53,069 miles
  • 2007 – 47,368 miles
  • 2006 – 42,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,564 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,564 miles (+2,423)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    745336560151
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,141 miles (+900)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,141 miles
    Test number
    383288113645
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass132,241 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    691474619399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass129,843 miles (+2,252)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,843 miles
    Test number
    743846071868
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,591 miles (+3,109)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,591 miles
    Test number
    120827354297
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,482 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,482 miles
    Test number
    178991308000
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail124,482 miles (+1,746)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,482 miles
    Test number
    989666616379
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass122,736 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,736 miles
    Test number
    514138112374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,729 miles (+5,977)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,729 miles
    Test number
    128484398599
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,752 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,752 miles
    Test number
    332620788830
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail116,749 miles (+5,168)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    683036707318
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective evap pipe split and leaking fumes (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass111,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    954351755510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting deteriorated but system still supported

  13. Fail111,581 miles (+6,984)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    103679698951
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting deteriorated but system still supported

  14. Pass104,597 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    860932144322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section mounting weld fractured but system still supported
    • AdvisoryScratch on windscreen

  15. Fail104,597 miles (+9,011)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    799536721607
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section mounting weld fractured but system still supported
    • AdvisoryScratch on windscreen

  16. Pass95,586 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    111025600817
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting weld fractured from exhaust but system still fully supported
    • AdvisoryScratch on windscreen

  17. Fail95,586 miles (+9,057)4 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    417858733235
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting weld fractured from exhaust but system still fully supported
    • AdvisoryScratch on windscreen

  18. Pass86,529 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    328958055056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front window inop.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteScratch in windscreen

  19. Fail86,529 miles (+4,979)1 failure8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    279308255081
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front window inop.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteScratch in windscreen

  20. Pass81,550 miles (+5,672)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    138294164024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass75,878 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    688671153029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear of exhaust system slightly corroded

  22. Fail75,878 miles (+4,106)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    777550453003
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear of exhaust system slightly corroded

  23. Pass71,772 miles (+4,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    336990662066
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn low 2.5mm

  24. Pass67,606 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    607163731022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass62,941 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    311420740039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

  26. Fail62,941 miles (+5,225)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    141105130079
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

  27. Pass57,716 miles (+4,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,716 miles
    Test number
    904133449005
    • 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)

  28. Pass53,069 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    653699548045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    832471167009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,368 miles (+5,184)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,368 miles
    Test number
    132751367478
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  31. Pass42,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    774154976071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T265 PYD

Does T265 PYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 PYD is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 PYD?
The MOT on T265 PYD is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 PYD done?
T265 PYD was recorded at 135,564 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has T265 PYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 PYD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T265 PYD 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 T265 PYD find?
T265 PYD passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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