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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y259 HNHMOT history

Y259 HNH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 196,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y259 HNH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
196,990 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 HNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 HNH was last recorded at 196,990 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,819 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
7,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,990 miles
  • 2025 – 186,956 miles
  • 2024 – 178,307 miles
  • 2023 – 172,307 miles
  • 2022 – 162,067 miles
  • 2021 – 155,758 miles
  • 2020 – 155,704 miles
  • 2019 – 142,984 miles
  • 2018 – 138,982 miles
  • 2017 – 132,789 miles
  • 2016 – 121,682 miles
  • 2015 – 115,598 miles
  • 2014 – 112,701 miles
  • 2013 – 105,328 miles
  • 2012 – 98,779 miles
  • 2011 – 85,838 miles
  • 2010 – 76,345 miles
  • 2008 – 63,580 miles
  • 2007 – 52,146 miles
  • 2006 – 42,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,990 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    196,990 miles
    Test number
    883754587276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail196,819 miles (+9,863)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,819 miles
    Test number
    117931608473
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam came on when bonnet closed but went back off again (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan smell exhaust gases under bonnet no leak seen/herd but engine covers fitted

  3. Pass186,956 miles (+8,649)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,956 miles
    Test number
    175310056840
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    178,307 miles
    Test number
    646957492077
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail178,307 miles (+6,000)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,307 miles
    Test number
    240395130096
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass172,307 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,307 miles
    Test number
    922632322188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,288 miles (+10,221)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,288 miles
    Test number
    997916403994
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,067 miles (+6,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,067 miles
    Test number
    961404918329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass155,758 miles (+54)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,758 miles
    Test number
    464169653121
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,704 miles (+12,720)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,704 miles
    Test number
    633614704796
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,984 miles
    Test number
    688743736954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,948 miles (+3,966)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,948 miles
    Test number
    266643279485
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass138,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    354005314081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,982 miles (+6,193)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    462320188804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass132,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    568982872184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,789 miles (+11,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    130656143319
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass121,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    699967041210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail121,682 miles (+6,084)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,682 miles
    Test number
    337555438302
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass115,598 miles (+5)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    516827775189
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteSuspension components corroding,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing

  20. Fail115,593 miles (+2,892)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    825540275169
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteSuspension components corroding,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing

  21. Pass112,701 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,701 miles
    Test number
    685428154009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,328 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,328 miles
    Test number
    575193853031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,779 miles (+12,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,779 miles
    Test number
    939377062013
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail85,838 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    427956161030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

  25. Pass85,838 miles (+9,493)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,838 miles
    Test number
    955826961032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

  26. Pass76,345 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    393361860034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Fail76,345 miles (+12,765)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    404491760034
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  28. Pass63,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    283947298206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,580 miles (+11,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    304067698243
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass52,146 miles (+9,850)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    422582727245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    110495916251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y259 HNH

Does Y259 HNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 HNH is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 HNH?
The MOT on Y259 HNH is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 HNH done?
Y259 HNH was recorded at 196,990 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,883 miles a year.
Has Y259 HNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 HNH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y259 HNH 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 Y259 HNH find?
Y259 HNH passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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