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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y259 MDGMOT history

Y259 MDG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y259 MDG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,985 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 MDG was last recorded at 160,985 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 20,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,241 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
20,744 miles
Average per year
5,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,985 miles
  • 2025 – 140,241 miles
  • 2024 – 121,846 miles
  • 2023 – 102,522 miles
  • 2022 – 99,226 miles
  • 2021 – 96,014 miles
  • 2020 – 93,714 miles
  • 2019 – 92,661 miles
  • 2018 – 91,678 miles
  • 2017 – 91,288 miles
  • 2016 – 90,602 miles
  • 2014 – 86,273 miles
  • 2013 – 81,299 miles
  • 2012 – 78,145 miles
  • 2011 – 74,406 miles
  • 2010 – 64,220 miles
  • 2009 – 62,757 miles
  • 2008 – 60,376 miles
  • 2007 – 53,263 miles
  • 2006 – 46,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,985 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,985 miles (+20,744)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,985 miles
    Test number
    173998625608
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,241 miles (+18,395)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,241 miles
    Test number
    760771870520
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass121,846 miles (+19,324)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,846 miles
    Test number
    850912270011
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,522 miles (+3,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    190966856552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    927806130600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail99,226 miles (+3,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    431760626605
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,014 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    326671724343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,714 miles (+1,053)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    878695101946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,661 miles (+983)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,661 miles
    Test number
    256698724432
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,678 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    757241867605
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres near limit
    • AdvisoryCrack in windsceen
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs very rusty

  11. Fail91,678 miles (+390)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    916299921048
    • DangerousOff side front inner tie rod end worn
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres near limit
    • AdvisoryCrack in windsceen
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs very rusty

  12. Pass91,288 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    652120347174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut / top mount / spring noisy when turned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut/ top mount / spring noisy when turned
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail91,288 miles (+686)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    751368835116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut / top mount / spring noisy when turned
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut/ top mount / spring noisy when turned
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass90,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    706579330334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,602 miles (+4,329)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    793738525241
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass86,273 miles (+1)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    256742924399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail86,272 miles (+4,973)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,272 miles
    Test number
    289198314382
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass81,299 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    176604323369
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail81,290 miles (+3,145)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    186195013358
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s steering rack arm slight play

  20. Pass78,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    327127752440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail78,145 miles (+3,739)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    879067652233
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass74,406 miles (+10,186)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    517673181223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass64,220 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    264903050201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail64,199 miles (+1,442)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    811934140209
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass62,757 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    981444479123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,376 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    873580278183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,263 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    791916667145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,256 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    213590566496
    • NoteNear side front shock absorber weeping
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteOff side front shock absorber weeping

  29. Fail46,256 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,256 miles
    Test number
    393660866182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNear side front shock absorber weeping
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteOff side front shock absorber weeping

Questions about Y259 MDG

Does Y259 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 MDG is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 MDG?
The MOT on Y259 MDG is valid until 19 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 MDG done?
Y259 MDG was recorded at 160,985 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,832 miles a year.
Has Y259 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 MDG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y259 MDG 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 MDG find?
Y259 MDG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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