
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass96,122 miles (+1,455)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 96,122 miles
- Test number
- 131988604727
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass91,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,312 miles
- Test number
- 413013366436
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass82,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,749 miles
- Test number
- 118423723502
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass68,872 miles (+2,959)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,872 miles
- Test number
- 523815036065
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass63,501 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,501 miles
- Test number
- 308901874156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass47,809 miles (+1,673)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 47,809 miles
- Test number
- 593284048159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,136 miles (+2,668)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,136 miles
- Test number
- 734256647121
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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