Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y259 WOFMOT history

Y259 WOF is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

Y259 WOF green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,356 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,418 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y259 WOF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 WOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 WOF was last recorded at 106,356 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,988 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
2,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,356 miles
  • 2024 – 105,988 miles
  • 2023 – 105,801 miles
  • 2022 – 105,572 miles
  • 2021 – 105,073 miles
  • 2013 – 104,690 miles
  • 2012 – 99,795 miles
  • 2011 – 95,073 miles
  • 2010 – 85,215 miles
  • 2009 – 80,572 miles
  • 2008 – 77,457 miles
  • 2007 – 71,391 miles
  • 2006 – 58,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,356 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,356 miles (+368)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    652317328740
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,988 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,988 miles
    Test number
    400243189399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,801 miles (+229)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,801 miles
    Test number
    105698609554
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass105,572 miles (+499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,572 miles
    Test number
    238048424362
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll drop links have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  5. Pass105,073 miles (+383)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    611387088046
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

  6. Fail104,690 miles (+4,895)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    518739813322
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside headlight lense slightly damaged
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing screen

  7. Pass99,795 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,795 miles
    Test number
    405403572125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,073 miles (+11)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    747787731191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front inner gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteO/s headlamp fixing bracket broken

  9. Fail95,062 miles (+9,847)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    658112731145
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front inner gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteO/s headlamp fixing bracket broken

  10. Pass85,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    314351580198
    • NoteRear towing brackets bolts loose

  11. Fail85,215 miles (+4,643)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    511811280159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear towing brackets bolts loose

  12. Pass80,572 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    992104389159
    • NoteO/s front door stiff to open from outside

  13. Fail80,570 miles (+3,113)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,570 miles
    Test number
    783254879128
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s front door stiff to open from outside

  14. Pass77,457 miles (+6,066)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    812062178133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s front door slight opening problem

  15. Pass71,391 miles (+12,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    382242867103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  16. Pass58,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    833871676128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail58,967 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    594741376161
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about Y259 WOF

Does Y259 WOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y259 WOF is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y259 WOF?
The MOT on Y259 WOF is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y259 WOF done?
Y259 WOF was recorded at 106,356 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
Has Y259 WOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 WOF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on Y259 WOF 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 WOF find?
Y259 WOF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y259 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.