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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y249 HEXMOT history

Y249 HEX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y249 HEX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,734 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 HEX was last recorded at 155,734 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 4,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,212 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,522 miles
Average per year
5,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,734 miles
  • 2024 – 151,212 miles
  • 2023 – 146,643 miles
  • 2022 – 140,489 miles
  • 2021 – 139,848 miles
  • 2020 – 138,501 miles
  • 2019 – 134,892 miles
  • 2018 – 122,687 miles
  • 2017 – 107,808 miles
  • 2016 – 98,566 miles
  • 2014 – 95,192 miles
  • 2013 – 90,114 miles
  • 2012 – 84,811 miles
  • 2011 – 78,625 miles
  • 2010 – 73,347 miles
  • 2009 – 67,129 miles
  • 2008 – 57,054 miles
  • 2007 – 48,335 miles
  • 2006 – 38,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,734 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,734 miles (+4,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    400026150077
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,212 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,212 miles
    Test number
    929665467408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,209 miles (+4,566)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,209 miles
    Test number
    361993942347
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,643 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,643 miles
    Test number
    110630358371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,638 miles (+6,149)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,638 miles
    Test number
    159425957203
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,489 miles (+641)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    884997690965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,848 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    647642922918
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail139,847 miles (+1,346)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    630567838008
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,501 miles (+3,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,501 miles
    Test number
    740602195082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,892 miles (+105)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,892 miles
    Test number
    528744810913
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill is corroded/holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

  11. Fail134,787 miles (+12,100)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,787 miles
    Test number
    372917983496
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill is corroded/holed but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

  12. Pass122,687 miles (+14,879)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,687 miles
    Test number
    227255963481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,808 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    915251864171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,566 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,566 miles
    Test number
    237123727170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,192 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,192 miles
    Test number
    197177934154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass90,114 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,114 miles
    Test number
    778260933160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass84,811 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    966041952107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,625 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    999897011155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,347 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    923643710179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,129 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,129 miles
    Test number
    371562419163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,054 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    111792518115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,966 miles (+8,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    943029808188
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass48,335 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,335 miles
    Test number
    430339907161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,975 miles
    Test number
    744824306118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about Y249 HEX

Does Y249 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 HEX is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y249 HEX?
The MOT on Y249 HEX is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 HEX done?
Y249 HEX was recorded at 155,734 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
Has Y249 HEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 HEX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y249 HEX 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 Y249 HEX find?
Y249 HEX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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