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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y249 XBTMOT history

Y249 XBT is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

Y249 XBT green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
113,517 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 XBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 XBT was last recorded at 113,517 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 9,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,643 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,874 miles
Average per year
5,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,517 miles
  • 2024 – 103,643 miles
  • 2023 – 99,984 miles
  • 2021 – 97,298 miles
  • 2020 – 90,091 miles
  • 2019 – 85,183 miles
  • 2018 – 85,178 miles
  • 2017 – 84,655 miles
  • 2016 – 68,805 miles
  • 2015 – 60,446 miles
  • 2014 – 54,342 miles
  • 2013 – 50,216 miles
  • 2012 – 46,377 miles
  • 2011 – 41,053 miles
  • 2010 – 34,575 miles
  • 2009 – 30,475 miles
  • 2008 – 28,866 miles
  • 2007 – 24,566 miles
  • 2006 – 20,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,517 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,517 miles (+9,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,517 miles
    Test number
    458383345302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass103,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    894050693053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,643 miles (+3,659)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    621388613347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass99,984 miles (+2,686)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,984 miles
    Test number
    791346911162
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,298 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    992742874204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    322787640544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,091 miles (+4,908)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,091 miles
    Test number
    884399543584
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    105956509619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,183 miles (+5)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    656693654592
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryHazard switch working but difficult to operate

  10. Pass85,178 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    733823251149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    963292921629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,655 miles (+3,398)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    122209393883
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,257 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    115035418060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,079 miles (+12,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    618096493574
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (7.1.2)

  15. Pass68,805 miles (+8,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    618400186086
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/slight/bind
    • AdvisoryO/s/f/tyre/worn/inner/edge/on/limmit

  16. Pass60,446 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    776157895087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,342 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,342 miles
    Test number
    785491694094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,216 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    646810903157
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass50,216 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    998690103133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,377 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,377 miles
    Test number
    529920212176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,053 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    565616391008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,575 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    230191690023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,475 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,475 miles
    Test number
    814008419195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass28,866 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    302228578241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,566 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,566 miles
    Test number
    323852177422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,638 miles
    Test number
    264818266247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 XBT

Does Y249 XBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 XBT expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 XBT?
The MOT on Y249 XBT expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 XBT done?
Y249 XBT was recorded at 113,517 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 5,014 miles a year.
Has Y249 XBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 XBT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y249 XBT 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 XBT find?
Y249 XBT passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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