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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y261 ERBMOT history

Y261 ERB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

Y261 ERB green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2022
Mileage
159,581 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y261 ERB was last recorded at 159,581 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,414 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,581 miles
  • 2021 – 159,414 miles
  • 2020 – 156,702 miles
  • 2018 – 150,311 miles
  • 2017 – 144,485 miles
  • 2016 – 141,509 miles
  • 2015 – 129,576 miles
  • 2014 – 117,053 miles
  • 2013 – 105,092 miles
  • 2012 – 94,321 miles
  • 2011 – 83,593 miles
  • 2010 – 71,650 miles
  • 2009 – 51,120 miles
  • 2008 – 41,762 miles
  • 2007 – 31,228 miles
  • 2006 – 23,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,581 miles
  • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and leading to front (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,581 miles (+167)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,581 miles
    Test number
    759058647506
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass159,414 miles (+2,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,414 miles
    Test number
    674943543672
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass156,702 miles (+6,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,702 miles
    Test number
    694793453950
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,311 miles
    Test number
    950575266470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,311 miles (+5,826)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,311 miles
    Test number
    690235181032
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both at rear going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear at rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass144,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    107130603672
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and leading to front (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail144,485 miles (+2,976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    754586708363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle and leading to front (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass141,509 miles (+11,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,509 miles
    Test number
    205638801779
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge

  9. Pass129,576 miles (+12,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,576 miles
    Test number
    291652793004
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass117,053 miles (+11,961)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,053 miles
    Test number
    537402354344
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre cracked and perished

  11. Pass105,092 miles (+10,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,092 miles
    Test number
    567532853372
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,321 miles (+10,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,321 miles
    Test number
    659936942344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass83,593 miles (+11,943)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    129150351331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,650 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,650 miles
    Test number
    952028940397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,368 miles (+10,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    493746300051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    320298509097
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported.

  17. Fail51,120 miles (+9,358)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    260998009067
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported.

  18. Pass41,762 miles (+10,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    451522948013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    533321237092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,228 miles (+8,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    520001337070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    640966926051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,124 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    480686826086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges (under-inflation)

Questions about Y261 ERB

Does Y261 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 ERB expired on 7 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 ERB?
The MOT on Y261 ERB expired on 7 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 ERB done?
Y261 ERB was recorded at 159,581 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has Y261 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 ERB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 ERB 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 Y261 ERB find?
Y261 ERB failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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