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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y259 HDUMOT history

Y259 HDU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

Y259 HDU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,439 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 HDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 HDU was last recorded at 104,439 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2016: 70,560 miles, lower than 70,561 miles on 12 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,933 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,439 miles
  • 2022 – 103,933 miles
  • 2021 – 95,310 miles
  • 2019 – 79,097 miles
  • 2018 – 74,695 miles
  • 2017 – 72,410 miles
  • 2016 – 70,560 miles
  • 2015 – 61,498 miles
  • 2014 – 58,018 miles
  • 2013 – 50,035 miles
  • 2012 – 46,739 miles
  • 2011 – 43,433 miles
  • 2010 – 40,184 miles
  • 2009 – 35,989 miles
  • 2008 – 31,645 miles
  • 2007 – 28,108 miles
  • 2006 – 23,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,439 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Coolant level high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Dip stick handle broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,439 miles (+506)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    460415778509
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,933 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    927465392933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,310 miles (+16,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    714865641279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,097 miles (+4,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    990214639348
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass74,695 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    745040506333
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level high
    • AdvisoryDip stick handle broken
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil level high
  6. Fail74,695 miles (+2,285)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    611042365008
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level high
    • AdvisoryDip stick handle broken
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil level high
  7. Pass72,410 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    417504142992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail72,409 miles (+1,849)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    356972049498
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass70,560 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,560 miles
    Test number
    173689923976
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Fail70,561 miles (+9,063)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    808423779800
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass61,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    217001195004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,498 miles (+3,480)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    247271195040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass58,018 miles (+7,983)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    745878574014
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded on inside faces
  14. Pass50,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    429115983008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail50,035 miles (+3,296)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    485225383068
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass46,739 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,739 miles
    Test number
    135976082007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,433 miles (+3,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    117396571040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass40,184 miles (+4,195)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    674522080075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  19. Pass35,989 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,989 miles
    Test number
    332943189013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,645 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,645 miles
    Test number
    181425588435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,108 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,108 miles
    Test number
    182139577043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,806 miles
    Test number
    972958486026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 HDU

Does Y259 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 HDU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 HDU?
The MOT on Y259 HDU is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 HDU done?
Y259 HDU was recorded at 104,439 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has Y259 HDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 HDU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y259 HDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y259 HDU find?
Y259 HDU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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