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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y263 XOAMOT history

Y263 XOA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 286,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

Y263 XOA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
286,455 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 XOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 XOA was last recorded at 286,455 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 11,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,898 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
11,557 miles
Average per year
9,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 286,455 miles
  • 2021 – 274,898 miles
  • 2019 – 267,467 miles
  • 2018 – 257,590 miles
  • 2017 – 244,126 miles
  • 2016 – 236,302 miles
  • 2015 – 227,440 miles
  • 2014 – 215,578 miles
  • 2013 – 205,243 miles
  • 2012 – 193,703 miles
  • 2011 – 183,864 miles
  • 2010 – 175,144 miles
  • 2009 – 165,310 miles
  • 2008 – 154,194 miles
  • 2007 – 141,854 miles
  • 2006 – 129,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,455 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose wing liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,455 miles (+11,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    286,455 miles
    Test number
    260564446423
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose wing liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass274,898 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    274,898 miles
    Test number
    549788438721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail274,887 miles (+7,420)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,887 miles
    Test number
    873194015291
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing

  4. Pass267,467 miles (+9,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    267,467 miles
    Test number
    818999903336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass257,590 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    257,590 miles
    Test number
    306008298668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail257,529 miles (+13,403)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,529 miles
    Test number
    506524914709
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass244,126 miles (+7,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    244,126 miles
    Test number
    456717559438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass236,302 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    236,302 miles
    Test number
    857913518094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded

  9. Fail236,301 miles (+8,861)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,301 miles
    Test number
    138362882771
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded

  10. Pass227,440 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    227,440 miles
    Test number
    648961025144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  11. Fail227,440 miles (+11,862)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,440 miles
    Test number
    127751925177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  12. Pass215,578 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    215,578 miles
    Test number
    686617774066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose slightly rubbing

  13. Fail215,578 miles (+10,335)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,578 miles
    Test number
    466027974074
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f brake hose slightly rubbing
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly

  14. Pass205,243 miles (+11,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    205,243 miles
    Test number
    139436883027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass193,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    193,703 miles
    Test number
    165041082054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail193,703 miles (+9,839)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,703 miles
    Test number
    556511782039
    • FailureOffside Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken, but still exhaust still supported

  17. Pass183,864 miles (+112)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    183,864 miles
    Test number
    329137081062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

  18. Fail183,752 miles (+8,608)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,752 miles
    Test number
    146184081050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

  19. Pass175,144 miles (+9,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    175,144 miles
    Test number
    954348180059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass165,310 miles (+11,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    165,310 miles
    Test number
    981952389057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass154,194 miles (+12,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    154,194 miles
    Test number
    214110688063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass141,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    141,854 miles
    Test number
    561333977066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail141,854 miles (+12,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,854 miles
    Test number
    763083077050
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass129,792 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    881648686005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y263 XOA

Does Y263 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 XOA expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 XOA?
The MOT on Y263 XOA expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 XOA done?
Y263 XOA was recorded at 286,455 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 9,917 miles a year.
Has Y263 XOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 XOA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y263 XOA 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 Y263 XOA find?
Y263 XOA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front body component slightly loose wing liner; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to caliper.

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