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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y261 KMOMOT history

Y261 KMO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2024.

Y261 KMO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
81,156 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 KMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 KMO was last recorded at 81,156 miles on 25 Jun 2024, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,453 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,703 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,156 miles
  • 2023 – 79,453 miles
  • 2022 – 77,668 miles
  • 2021 – 75,800 miles
  • 2020 – 74,907 miles
  • 2019 – 73,697 miles
  • 2018 – 71,580 miles
  • 2017 – 70,666 miles
  • 2016 – 69,706 miles
  • 2015 – 66,463 miles
  • 2014 – 65,104 miles
  • 2013 – 64,152 miles
  • 2012 – 61,043 miles
  • 2011 – 57,649 miles
  • 2010 – 53,791 miles
  • 2009 – 48,534 miles
  • 2008 – 42,350 miles
  • 2007 – 37,206 miles
  • 2006 – 29,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,156 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,156 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    929901495006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    853743749565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,453 miles (+1,785)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    906016203779
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,668 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    361676192193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,800 miles (+893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    651438536269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    707156857873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail74,907 miles (+1,210)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    787756524795
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass73,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    535778319240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,697 miles (+2,117)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,697 miles
    Test number
    191081841126
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass71,580 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    152698938380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,666 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    392171159020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,706 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    562446051454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    657632655193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,463 miles (+1,359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    768142755157
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass65,104 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,104 miles
    Test number
    855223664100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,152 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    239984263163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,043 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,043 miles
    Test number
    478717632122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,649 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    159625471143
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass53,791 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    660595570155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,534 miles (+6,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,534 miles
    Test number
    591677269130
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass42,350 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,350 miles
    Test number
    792418368143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,206 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,206 miles
    Test number
    811303977173
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass29,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    804417476100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 KMO

Does Y261 KMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 KMO expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 KMO?
The MOT on Y261 KMO expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 KMO done?
Y261 KMO was recorded at 81,156 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2024, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has Y261 KMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 KMO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y261 KMO 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 KMO find?
Y261 KMO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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