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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y263 UEHMOT history

Y263 UEH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 148,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

Y263 UEH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
148,084 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 UEH
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
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 UEH was last recorded at 148,084 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 1,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2011: 80,012 miles, lower than 82,596 miles on 15 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,418 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,666 miles
Average per year
5,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,084 miles
  • 2023 – 146,418 miles
  • 2022 – 144,599 miles
  • 2021 – 141,997 miles
  • 2020 – 137,800 miles
  • 2019 – 132,779 miles
  • 2018 – 123,649 miles
  • 2017 – 112,870 miles
  • 2015 – 103,296 miles
  • 2014 – 96,749 miles
  • 2013 – 92,665 miles
  • 2012 – 88,202 miles
  • 2011 – 80,012 miles
  • 2010 – 82,596 miles
  • 2009 – 76,586 miles
  • 2008 – 70,166 miles
  • 2007 – 61,471 miles
  • 2006 – 53,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around bushes

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,084 miles
    Test number
    802745760377
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around bushes

  2. Fail148,084 miles (+1,666)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,084 miles
    Test number
    132993846766
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around bushes

  3. Pass146,418 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,418 miles
    Test number
    319170823275
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail146,369 miles (+1,770)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,369 miles
    Test number
    437876567700
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass144,599 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,599 miles
    Test number
    818289844165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,997 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,997 miles
    Test number
    673986835362
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail141,985 miles (+4,185)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,985 miles
    Test number
    414961009657
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass137,800 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,800 miles
    Test number
    502750062500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail137,752 miles (+4,973)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    494360987404
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass132,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,779 miles
    Test number
    906831830208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,718 miles (+9,069)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,718 miles
    Test number
    474839003596
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass123,649 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,649 miles
    Test number
    516316282105
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail123,644 miles (+10,774)14 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    620461203624
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage above rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass112,870 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,870 miles
    Test number
    109703038151
    • AdvisoryNearside rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r brakes sticking slightly

  15. Fail112,836 miles (+9,540)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,836 miles
    Test number
    122658703750
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rack gaiter twisted
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r brakes sticking slightly

  16. Pass103,296 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    781654966860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner,rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail103,290 miles (+6,541)7 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,290 miles
    Test number
    178558165147
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner,rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass96,749 miles (+4,084)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    649806514340
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass92,665 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,665 miles
    Test number
    638447813312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail92,650 miles (+4,448)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,650 miles
    Test number
    887227313399
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass88,202 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,202 miles
    Test number
    408379112368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front headlight adjuster deteriorated

  22. Fail88,197 miles (+8,185)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    695869812383
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front headlight adjuster deteriorated

  23. Pass80,012 miles (-2,584)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    656206021385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,596 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    303146390133
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass82,596 miles (+6,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    524976990157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    231973949157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,586 miles (+6,420)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    352813149150
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass70,166 miles (+8,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    752833038166
    • 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)

  29. Pass61,471 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    383806407186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,470 miles (+8,088)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    533374407121
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass53,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    343148746084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 UEH

Does Y263 UEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 UEH expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 UEH?
The MOT on Y263 UEH expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 UEH done?
Y263 UEH was recorded at 148,084 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 5,242 miles a year.
Has Y263 UEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 UEH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y263 UEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y263 UEH find?
Y263 UEH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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