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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y262 WTFMOT history

Y262 WTF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y262 WTF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,307 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 WTF
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 WTF was last recorded at 106,307 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,855 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,452 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,307 miles
  • 2025 – 104,855 miles
  • 2024 – 104,614 miles
  • 2023 – 103,953 miles
  • 2022 – 100,517 miles
  • 2021 – 97,548 miles
  • 2020 – 94,142 miles
  • 2019 – 89,457 miles
  • 2017 – 89,311 miles
  • 2016 – 84,296 miles
  • 2015 – 76,501 miles
  • 2014 – 70,879 miles
  • 2013 – 63,325 miles
  • 2012 – 58,918 miles
  • 2011 – 56,285 miles
  • 2010 – 52,606 miles
  • 2009 – 48,010 miles
  • 2008 – 42,440 miles
  • 2007 – 38,811 miles
  • 2006 – 33,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,307 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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,307 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,307 miles
    Test number
    105365431150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,855 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,855 miles
    Test number
    274020772027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,614 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    675871534286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,953 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    597437891302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and hose combined (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and hose combined (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front ABS wiring secured with cable ties

  5. Fail103,953 miles (+3,436)2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,953 miles
    Test number
    283141028290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and hose combined (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and hose combined (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front ABS wiring secured with cable ties

  6. Pass100,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    107873416513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,517 miles (+2,969)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    830954544170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,548 miles (+3,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    460790534059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    338356882925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,142 miles (+4,685)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    644479774499
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,457 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,457 miles
    Test number
    359200303243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    782635248177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail89,311 miles (+5,015)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    301491063692
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass84,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,296 miles
    Test number
    386874271387
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades deteriorated

  15. Fail84,295 miles (+7,794)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    568001712372
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blades deteriorated

  16. Pass76,501 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    298419855487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail76,478 miles (+5,599)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    337126655105
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,879 miles (+7,554)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,879 miles
    Test number
    265367154436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust rear box slightly corroded

  19. Fail63,325 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    307605693078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass63,325 miles (+867)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    677275493008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass62,458 miles (+3,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    215362233067
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass58,918 miles (+2,633)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,918 miles
    Test number
    307541822194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust back box rusty
    • NoteMil light on

  23. Pass56,285 miles (+3,679)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,285 miles
    Test number
    916038311143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass52,606 miles (+4,596)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,606 miles
    Test number
    540006210165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass48,010 miles (+5,570)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    172834019111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension bump stops in poor condition
    • NoteCentre and rear exhausts rusty and corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pipes ferrels rusty
    • NoteSlight movement to the offside front inner rack joint

  26. Pass42,440 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    553324018157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,811 miles (+5,012)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    294504217192
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and lipped
    • NoteSlight movement to both rear wheel bearings

  28. Pass33,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,799 miles
    Test number
    574543406156
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y262 WTF

Does Y262 WTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y262 WTF is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y262 WTF?
The MOT on Y262 WTF is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y262 WTF done?
Y262 WTF was recorded at 106,307 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has Y262 WTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 WTF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y262 WTF 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 Y262 WTF find?
Y262 WTF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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