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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y249 NLEMOT history

Y249 NLE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

Y249 NLE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,978 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 NLE was last recorded at 85,978 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,977 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,978 miles
  • 2025 – 84,416 miles
  • 2024 – 83,015 miles
  • 2023 – 81,363 miles
  • 2022 – 80,109 miles
  • 2021 – 78,142 miles
  • 2018 – 71,779 miles
  • 2017 – 69,288 miles
  • 2016 – 67,398 miles
  • 2015 – 64,251 miles
  • 2014 – 61,144 miles
  • 2013 – 57,600 miles
  • 2012 – 52,549 miles
  • 2011 – 46,682 miles
  • 2010 – 40,828 miles
  • 2008 – 34,358 miles
  • 2006 – 24,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,978 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,978 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,978 miles
    Test number
    504355882213
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,977 miles (+1,561)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    342461220394
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,416 miles (+1,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,416 miles
    Test number
    315093741542
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,015 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    632338199011
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail83,015 miles (+1,652)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    859087198007
    • MajorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,363 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    380789528343
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,361 miles (+1,252)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    497116748328
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,109 miles (+1,967)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    320490145961
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,142 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    146018658720
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163730577058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,779 miles (+2,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    306001867427
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass69,288 miles (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    320018365857
    • AdvisoryO/S/F wing mirror slightly insecure

  13. Pass67,398 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    872663108593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp slightly insecure

  14. Fail67,382 miles (+3,131)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    352465633764
    • FailureRear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp slightly insecure

  15. Pass64,251 miles (+3,107)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    437239165051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  16. Pass61,144 miles (+3,544)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    275667464049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass57,600 miles (+5,051)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    208439553043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  18. Pass52,549 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,549 miles
    Test number
    206609852004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,682 miles (+5,854)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    445444601044
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvice front wipers
    • NoteNearside mirror glass slightly chipped

  20. Pass40,828 miles (+6,470)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    890996000070
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil sump gasket slightly leaking

  21. Pass34,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    801641858360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,358 miles (+4,725)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,358 miles
    Test number
    380051558339
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,633 miles (+5,038)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,633 miles
    Test number
    321903208006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brakes stiff
    • NoteRear wiper worn

  24. Pass24,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,595 miles
    Test number
    254375546333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 NLE

Does Y249 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 NLE is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 NLE?
The MOT on Y249 NLE is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 NLE done?
Y249 NLE was recorded at 85,978 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,192 miles a year.
Has Y249 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 NLE has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y249 NLE 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 NLE find?
Y249 NLE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front.

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