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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y261 LDDMOT history

Y261 LDD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

Y261 LDD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
149,283 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 LDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 LDD was last recorded at 149,283 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 2,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,589 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,694 miles
Average per year
6,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,283 miles
  • 2024 – 146,589 miles
  • 2023 – 143,265 miles
  • 2022 – 140,039 miles
  • 2021 – 136,726 miles
  • 2020 – 134,514 miles
  • 2019 – 128,994 miles
  • 2018 – 123,546 miles
  • 2017 – 118,763 miles
  • 2016 – 105,480 miles
  • 2014 – 95,352 miles
  • 2013 – 92,982 miles
  • 2012 – 86,532 miles
  • 2011 – 69,619 miles
  • 2010 – 60,438 miles
  • 2009 – 52,058 miles
  • 2008 – 44,280 miles
  • 2007 – 34,315 miles
  • 2006 – 26,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,283 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,283 miles (+2,694)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,283 miles
    Test number
    401406085941
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,589 miles (+3,324)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,589 miles
    Test number
    907714213246
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both

  3. Pass143,265 miles (+3,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,265 miles
    Test number
    673682653192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,039 miles (+3,313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,039 miles
    Test number
    827075806593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass136,726 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,726 miles
    Test number
    277639507859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,514 miles
    Test number
    133872440439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail134,514 miles (+5,520)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,514 miles
    Test number
    424573627352
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,994 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,994 miles
    Test number
    935919639035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    586150456149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,546 miles (+4,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    776742940370
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,763 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    171292332794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,480 miles (+10,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,480 miles
    Test number
    366127706729
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking

  13. Pass95,352 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    328792144307
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,982 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,982 miles
    Test number
    579406543384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,915 miles (+6,383)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,915 miles
    Test number
    379578733336
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass86,532 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    428288112330
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail86,398 miles (+16,779)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    156734812386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass69,619 miles (+9,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    588417301382
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass60,438 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    394064390442
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount weak
    • NoteDamage on o/s of rear bumper

  20. Fail60,438 miles (+8,380)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,438 miles
    Test number
    462864990284
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount weak
    • NoteDamage on o/s of rear bumper

  21. Pass52,058 miles (+7,778)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    264890909328
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass44,280 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    473232208355
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Fail44,280 miles (+9,965)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    774212408339
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass34,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    803457317165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Fail34,315 miles (+8,126)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    982717517171
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass26,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,189 miles
    Test number
    413274526136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 LDD

Does Y261 LDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 LDD expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 LDD?
The MOT on Y261 LDD expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 LDD done?
Y261 LDD was recorded at 149,283 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
Has Y261 LDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 LDD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y261 LDD 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 LDD find?
Y261 LDD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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