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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,798 cc

Y265 CLAMOT history

Y265 CLA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y265 CLA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,122 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 CLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 CLA was last recorded at 96,122 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,667 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,455 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,122 miles
  • 2025 – 94,667 miles
  • 2024 – 93,007 miles
  • 2023 – 91,312 miles
  • 2022 – 82,749 miles
  • 2021 – 73,361 miles
  • 2019 – 72,048 miles
  • 2018 – 70,735 miles
  • 2017 – 70,081 miles
  • 2016 – 68,872 miles
  • 2015 – 65,913 miles
  • 2014 – 63,501 miles
  • 2013 – 60,226 miles
  • 2012 – 57,190 miles
  • 2011 – 54,641 miles
  • 2010 – 52,820 miles
  • 2009 – 50,431 miles
  • 2008 – 47,809 miles
  • 2007 – 46,136 miles
  • 2006 – 43,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,122 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,122 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,122 miles
    Test number
    131988604727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    958822402402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail94,667 miles (+1,660)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    868712681926
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass93,007 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    460465552197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass91,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    413013366436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,312 miles (+8,563)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    636518343618
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass82,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    118423723502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,749 miles (+9,388)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    175967544608
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass73,361 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,361 miles
    Test number
    174553645817
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass72,048 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    693276830015
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  11. Fail72,047 miles (+1,312)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    532510041108
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  12. Pass70,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    687605704609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail70,733 miles (+652)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    896510057935
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass70,081 miles (+1,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,081 miles
    Test number
    316231002411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass68,872 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    523815036065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,913 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    826754885111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass63,501 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    308901874156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,226 miles (+3,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    157671673164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass57,190 miles (+2,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    989304272189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass54,641 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,641 miles
    Test number
    749600561174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail54,614 miles (+1,794)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    858353151179
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
  22. Pass52,820 miles (+2,389)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    760344550101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
  23. Pass50,431 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,431 miles
    Test number
    911376749186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass47,809 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    593284048159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,136 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,136 miles
    Test number
    734256647121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    442427446119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 CLA

Does Y265 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y265 CLA is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y265 CLA?
The MOT on Y265 CLA is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y265 CLA done?
Y265 CLA was recorded at 96,122 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has Y265 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 CLA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y265 CLA 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 Y265 CLA find?
Y265 CLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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