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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y259 TGFMOT history

Y259 TGF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y259 TGF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,054 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 TGF was last recorded at 62,054 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,054 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,054 miles
  • 2024 – 60,474 miles
  • 2023 – 58,101 miles
  • 2022 – 56,669 miles
  • 2021 – 53,366 miles
  • 2020 – 51,490 miles
  • 2019 – 49,791 miles
  • 2018 – 46,171 miles
  • 2017 – 43,979 miles
  • 2016 – 42,112 miles
  • 2015 – 40,612 miles
  • 2014 – 39,279 miles
  • 2013 – 37,222 miles
  • 2012 – 35,882 miles
  • 2011 – 33,945 miles
  • 2010 – 30,539 miles
  • 2009 – 28,490 miles
  • 2008 – 26,052 miles
  • 2007 – 23,007 miles
  • 2006 – 19,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,054 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight has hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flex pipes have corrosion at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,054 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    511286885345
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight has hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flex pipes have corrosion at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail62,054 miles (+1,580)2 dangerous2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    889865631211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 0.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight has hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top mount bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flex pipes have corrosion at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass60,474 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    596226268260
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens has hole in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak coolant leak rear of engine
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inside side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail60,474 miles (+2,373)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    978525643096
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens has hole in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak coolant leak rear of engine
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inside side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass58,101 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    632372065538
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens has hole in it and slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail58,101 miles (+1,432)1 repaired3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    445933078838
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight lens has hole in it and slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,669 miles (+3,303)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    478694124645
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,366 miles (+1,876)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,366 miles
    Test number
    710498593994
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,490 miles (+1,699)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    568344061881
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,791 miles (+3,620)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,791 miles
    Test number
    937661834595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight damage (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,171 miles (+2,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    642720502044
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass43,979 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    736232060315
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail43,968 miles (+1,856)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    884637050182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass42,112 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,112 miles
    Test number
    931932834602
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass40,612 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,612 miles
    Test number
    786663125068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,279 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    728561724051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,222 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    155734723463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,882 miles (+1,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    247743622049
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass33,945 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,945 miles
    Test number
    698924231020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,539 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,539 miles
    Test number
    701433430023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,490 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    763040049061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,052 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,052 miles
    Test number
    512807638099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,007 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,007 miles
    Test number
    220953547050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,898 miles
    Test number
    804007126048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 TGF

Does Y259 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 TGF is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y259 TGF?
The MOT on Y259 TGF is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 TGF done?
Y259 TGF was recorded at 62,054 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has Y259 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 TGF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y259 TGF 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 TGF find?
Y259 TGF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective headlight has hole in lens; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn, and 10 more.

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