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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

Y259 XGNMOT history

Y259 XGN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

Y259 XGN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
80,211 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 XGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y259 XGN was last recorded at 80,211 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 1,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,352 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,859 miles
Average per year
3,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,211 miles
  • 2022 – 78,352 miles
  • 2021 – 78,341 miles
  • 2019 – 76,833 miles
  • 2018 – 76,235 miles
  • 2017 – 75,904 miles
  • 2016 – 69,539 miles
  • 2015 – 67,513 miles
  • 2014 – 64,765 miles
  • 2013 – 60,758 miles
  • 2012 – 51,247 miles
  • 2011 – 48,205 miles
  • 2010 – 45,758 miles
  • 2009 – 41,451 miles
  • 2008 – 35,118 miles
  • 2007 – 29,564 miles
  • 2005 – 24,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,211 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres streched.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,211 miles (+1,859)7 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,211 miles
    Test number
    340386990079
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres streched.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass78,352 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    696852025951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,341 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    740583480591
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield ioose

  4. Fail78,317 miles (+1,484)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    998736266680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  5. Pass76,833 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,833 miles
    Test number
    198155952883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,235 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    864476858019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,904 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    862565649894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail75,903 miles (+6,364)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,903 miles
    Test number
    906177433532
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass69,539 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    774917628421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail69,539 miles (+2,026)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    889407618276
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass67,513 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    238012165132
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear axel bushes slightly worn

  12. Fail67,513 miles (+2,748)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    706772565128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass64,765 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    287435574418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,758 miles
    Test number
    935077373181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,757 miles (+9,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,757 miles
    Test number
    309627573156
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  16. Pass51,247 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    139112432006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,205 miles (+2,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    216656821012
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  18. Pass45,758 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,758 miles
    Test number
    681796520000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,451 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    973520349097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,118 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    773358008050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,564 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    173240737099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,664 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    250233935329
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak.
    • NoteEngine chack light on.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre.

  23. Pass24,664 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    582133535300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak.
    • NoteEngine chack light on.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre.

Questions about Y259 XGN

Does Y259 XGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 XGN expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 XGN?
The MOT on Y259 XGN expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 XGN done?
Y259 XGN was recorded at 80,211 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 3,143 miles a year.
Has Y259 XGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 XGN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y259 XGN 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 XGN find?
Y259 XGN failed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 21 more.

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