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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y261 MNAMOT history

Y261 MNA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 232,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

Y261 MNA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
232,647 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 MNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 MNA was last recorded at 232,647 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,843 miles · 17 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
804 miles
Average per year
10,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 232,647 miles
  • 2021 – 231,843 miles
  • 2020 – 230,885 miles
  • 2019 – 216,307 miles
  • 2018 – 200,515 miles
  • 2017 – 184,008 miles
  • 2016 – 166,804 miles
  • 2015 – 149,210 miles
  • 2014 – 130,175 miles
  • 2012 – 101,670 miles
  • 2011 – 90,465 miles
  • 2010 – 86,265 miles
  • 2009 – 81,546 miles
  • 2008 – 76,503 miles
  • 2007 – 71,188 miles
  • 2006 – 65,098 miles
  • 2005 – 59,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,647 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Temporary fuel cap fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,647 miles (+804)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    232,647 miles
    Test number
    695578136787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass231,843 miles (+958)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    231,843 miles
    Test number
    682769740261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass230,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    230,885 miles
    Test number
    273774916943
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan near excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap

  4. Fail230,883 miles (+14,576)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,883 miles
    Test number
    748684127029
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan near excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap

  5. Pass216,307 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    216,307 miles
    Test number
    308884266869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  6. Fail216,187 miles (+15,672)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,187 miles
    Test number
    343270920059
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) serious
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  7. Pass200,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    200,515 miles
    Test number
    663500325509
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  8. Fail200,513 miles (+16,505)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,513 miles
    Test number
    767555541959
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  9. Pass184,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    184,008 miles
    Test number
    884340113826
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail184,001 miles (+17,197)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,001 miles
    Test number
    498044798366
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass166,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,804 miles
    Test number
    595627707552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail166,802 miles (+17,592)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,802 miles
    Test number
    195588076722
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Pass149,210 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    605104365086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre quite worn

  14. Fail149,210 miles (+19,035)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    836084265022
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre quite worn

  15. Pass130,175 miles (+28,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    130,175 miles
    Test number
    629117954064
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass101,670 miles (+11,205)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    596692692291
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  17. Pass90,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,465 miles
    Test number
    269628271236
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail90,465 miles (+4,200)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,465 miles
    Test number
    858538671283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,265 miles (+4,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    102424470297
    • NoteRear subframe/axle assy main support bushes showing signs of wear

  20. Pass81,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    593908079297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,546 miles (+5,043)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    330508879274
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass76,503 miles (+5,315)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    353087688431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r brake slight binding

  23. Pass71,188 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,188 miles
    Test number
    722328087207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    793479186295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,098 miles (+5,690)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    201799486228
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre needed soon 2.8mm approx / o/s/r slight cracking in side walls

  26. Pass59,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    734022395294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y261 MNA

Does Y261 MNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 MNA expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 MNA?
The MOT on Y261 MNA expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 MNA done?
Y261 MNA was recorded at 232,647 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 10,562 miles a year.
Has Y261 MNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 MNA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y261 MNA 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 MNA find?
Y261 MNA passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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