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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y265 NLEMOT history

Y265 NLE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

Y265 NLE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
144,818 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 NLE
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
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 NLE was last recorded at 144,818 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,817 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,818 miles
  • 2023 – 142,463 miles
  • 2022 – 138,438 miles
  • 2021 – 134,949 miles
  • 2020 – 133,762 miles
  • 2019 – 129,722 miles
  • 2018 – 124,969 miles
  • 2017 – 119,864 miles
  • 2016 – 114,860 miles
  • 2015 – 109,698 miles
  • 2014 – 105,027 miles
  • 2013 – 99,027 miles
  • 2012 – 92,965 miles
  • 2011 – 87,484 miles
  • 2010 – 82,123 miles
  • 2009 – 75,768 miles
  • 2008 – 69,282 miles
  • 2007 – 62,387 miles
  • 2006 – 52,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,818 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (lift) detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (axle) sub frames corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,818 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,818 miles
    Test number
    759552898631
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (lift) detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (axle) sub frames corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,817 miles (+2,354)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    836142929431
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack power steering pipes slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (lift) detected in strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (axle) sub frames corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,463 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,463 miles
    Test number
    677728413742
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of O/S front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in N/S/F steering rack end

  4. Fail142,463 miles (+4,025)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,463 miles
    Test number
    248494342743
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of O/S front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in N/S/F steering rack end

  5. Pass138,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    751576853571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,438 miles (+3,489)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    744273644898
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished & cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished & cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass134,949 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    634252031411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,762 miles (+4,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    216926727758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s steering rack end

  9. Pass129,722 miles (+4,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,722 miles
    Test number
    542776007404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,969 miles
    Test number
    838854044309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail124,969 miles (+5,105)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,969 miles
    Test number
    537516908181
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,864 miles
    Test number
    440599044409
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber damp

  13. Fail119,864 miles (+5,004)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,864 miles
    Test number
    742330252600
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber damp

  14. Pass114,860 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,860 miles
    Test number
    550359271801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,698 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    478629615101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    609319814120
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

  17. Fail105,027 miles (+6,000)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,027 miles
    Test number
    837369914165
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres starting to go out of shape

  18. Pass99,027 miles (+6,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    905425813151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    489201922191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail92,965 miles (+5,481)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    506257212161
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar bushes worn

  21. Fail87,484 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    615594981017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass87,484 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    805074681016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,123 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,123 miles
    Test number
    500097750032
    • 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)

  24. Fail75,768 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    840063169074
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass75,768 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,768 miles
    Test number
    972153069066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,282 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,282 miles
    Test number
    620556758022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,387 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,387 miles
    Test number
    110608857008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    102865066002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 NLE

Does Y265 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 NLE expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 NLE?
The MOT on Y265 NLE expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 NLE done?
Y265 NLE was recorded at 144,818 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 5,016 miles a year.
Has Y265 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 NLE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y265 NLE 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 NLE find?
Y265 NLE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: central front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack power steering pipes slightly corroded; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (lift) detected in strut top mount; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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