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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y259 NLTMOT history

Y259 NLT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2021.

Y259 NLT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2021
Mileage
123,117 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 NLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y259 NLT was last recorded at 123,117 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 5,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,594 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,523 miles
Average per year
3,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,117 miles
  • 2020 – 117,594 miles
  • 2019 – 115,815 miles
  • 2018 – 114,328 miles
  • 2017 – 111,501 miles
  • 2016 – 108,300 miles
  • 2015 – 103,996 miles
  • 2014 – 102,989 miles
  • 2013 – 101,836 miles
  • 2012 – 100,615 miles
  • 2011 – 98,653 miles
  • 2010 – 97,384 miles
  • 2009 – 94,292 miles
  • 2008 – 85,680 miles
  • 2007 – 79,918 miles
  • 2006 – 73,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,117 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,117 miles (+5,523)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    936133219036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass117,594 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    759179670010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,548 miles (+1,733)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    221581573732
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,815 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,815 miles
    Test number
    955438946171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront flex deterioted

  5. Fail115,814 miles (+1,486)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,814 miles
    Test number
    514906284803
    • MajorEmissions not tested eratic idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront flex deterioted

  6. Pass114,328 miles (+2,827)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    914730603557
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass111,501 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,501 miles
    Test number
    986942678584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are quite badly perished

  8. Fail111,501 miles (+3,201)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,501 miles
    Test number
    533129519220
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are quite badly perished

  9. Pass108,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,300 miles
    Test number
    949533584668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  10. Fail108,300 miles (+4,304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,300 miles
    Test number
    685191205313
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  11. Pass103,996 miles (+1,007)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    407193125246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are quite badly perished

  12. Fail102,989 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    337974124400
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine management light is illuminated indicating a fault
    • NoteNearside front tyre is quite badly perished

  13. Pass102,989 miles (+1,153)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    379944024217
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine management light is illuminated indicating a fault
    • NoteNearside front tyre is quite badly perished

  14. Pass101,836 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,836 miles
    Test number
    157001313298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass100,615 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    339247532228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

  16. Fail100,615 miles (+1,962)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    515167132281
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

  17. Pass98,653 miles (+1,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,653 miles
    Test number
    836568531201
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass97,384 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,384 miles
    Test number
    680366590113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,292 miles
    Test number
    912037999197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,286 miles (+8,606)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,286 miles
    Test number
    670707999150
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass85,680 miles (+5,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,680 miles
    Test number
    780940708254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass79,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    320521907245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,918 miles (+6,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    890971107280
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass73,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    420164266218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y259 NLT

Does Y259 NLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 NLT expired on 24 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 NLT?
The MOT on Y259 NLT expired on 24 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 NLT done?
Y259 NLT was recorded at 123,117 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 3,243 miles a year.
Has Y259 NLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 NLT has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y259 NLT 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 NLT find?
Y259 NLT failed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 4 more.

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