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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y198 HMXMOT history

Y198 HMX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y198 HMX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,223 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 HMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 HMX was last recorded at 122,223 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 8,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,244 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,979 miles
Average per year
5,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,223 miles
  • 2025 – 113,244 miles
  • 2024 – 104,241 miles
  • 2022 – 93,951 miles
  • 2020 – 88,105 miles
  • 2019 – 72,694 miles
  • 2018 – 64,892 miles
  • 2017 – 58,367 miles
  • 2016 – 53,447 miles
  • 2015 – 51,495 miles
  • 2014 – 48,908 miles
  • 2013 – 45,289 miles
  • 2012 – 42,946 miles
  • 2011 – 39,555 miles
  • 2010 – 35,264 miles
  • 2009 – 30,931 miles
  • 2008 – 28,185 miles
  • 2007 – 24,603 miles
  • 2006 – 21,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,223 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,223 miles (+8,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,223 miles
    Test number
    672390498631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass113,244 miles (+9,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,244 miles
    Test number
    302993132202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,241 miles
    Test number
    776629408812
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail104,241 miles (+10,290)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,241 miles
    Test number
    642878343030
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass93,951 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    633202657752
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass88,105 miles (+15,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,105 miles
    Test number
    195493396843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,694 miles (+7,802)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    317003187569
    • MinorHorn not working properly sound deteriorated (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner exhaust box element damage
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass64,892 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,892 miles
    Test number
    786392063376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,367 miles (+4,920)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    137296627258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass53,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    835218826117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,447 miles (+1,952)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    302223927271
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass51,495 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    946190555071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,908 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    229100254041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,289 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,289 miles
    Test number
    148512153442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    188514952470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,946 miles (+3,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    457464152033
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass39,555 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    425969041044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,264 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    814339540096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,931 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,931 miles
    Test number
    210578749027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,185 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    770251458056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,603 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    432394247062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,670 miles
    Test number
    361932256012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 HMX

Does Y198 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y198 HMX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y198 HMX?
The MOT on Y198 HMX is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y198 HMX done?
Y198 HMX was recorded at 122,223 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,001 miles a year.
Has Y198 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 HMX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y198 HMX 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 Y198 HMX find?
Y198 HMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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