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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y265 TKLMOT history

Y265 TKL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 300,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

Y265 TKL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
300,073 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 TKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 TKL was last recorded at 300,073 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 10,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
289,795 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10,278 miles
Average per year
12,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 300,073 miles
  • 2023 – 289,795 miles
  • 2022 – 281,368 miles
  • 2021 – 276,042 miles
  • 2020 – 271,363 miles
  • 2019 – 259,442 miles
  • 2018 – 242,331 miles
  • 2017 – 241,981 miles
  • 2016 – 221,984 miles
  • 2015 – 213,507 miles
  • 2014 – 102,046 miles
  • 2013 – 190,704 miles
  • 2012 – 181,106 miles
  • 2011 – 167,769 miles
  • 2010 – 158,773 miles
  • 2009 – 144,845 miles
  • 2008 – 122,667 miles
  • 2007 – 99,359 miles
  • 2006 – 66,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,073 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,073 miles (+10,278)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    300,073 miles
    Test number
    960464847398
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates corroded

  2. Pass289,795 miles (+8,427)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    289,795 miles
    Test number
    738621347627
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass281,368 miles (+5,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    281,368 miles
    Test number
    120171917821
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass276,042 miles (+4,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    276,042 miles
    Test number
    812992271485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass271,363 miles (+11,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    271,363 miles
    Test number
    987010805345
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass259,442 miles (+17,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    259,442 miles
    Test number
    235591790726
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass242,331 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    242,331 miles
    Test number
    545839974338
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  8. Pass241,981 miles (+19,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    241,981 miles
    Test number
    506019296745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass221,984 miles (+8,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    221,984 miles
    Test number
    389679077448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Pack plate slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass213,507 miles (+111,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    213,507 miles
    Test number
    119413825246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  11. Fail102,046 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    147809234257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  12. Pass202,344 miles (+11,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    202,344 miles
    Test number
    836809034216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass190,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    190,704 miles
    Test number
    318110943479
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail190,703 miles (+9,597)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,703 miles
    Test number
    459220243218
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass181,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    181,106 miles
    Test number
    955847342249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Fail181,105 miles (+13,336)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,105 miles
    Test number
    487137242262
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass167,769 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    167,769 miles
    Test number
    219925671075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBump stops on rear shock absorbers deteriorated
    • NoteClunk in steering rack

  18. Fail167,766 miles (+8,993)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,766 miles
    Test number
    449165771026
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBump stops on rear shock absorbers deteriorated
    • NoteClunk in steering rack

  19. Pass158,773 miles (+13,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    158,773 miles
    Test number
    582679160079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass144,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    144,845 miles
    Test number
    991802989063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail144,839 miles (+22,172)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,839 miles
    Test number
    112372989099
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass122,667 miles (+23,308)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    122,667 miles
    Test number
    854278178088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s rear.seat belt not checked.
    • NoteHandbrake lever high,not at end of travel.

  23. Pass99,359 miles (+33,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    981271887085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,176 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    423970376096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteN/s fron t wiper starting to wear.

  25. Pass66,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    803500576006
    • NoteN/s fron t wiper starting to wear.

Questions about Y265 TKL

Does Y265 TKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 TKL expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 TKL?
The MOT on Y265 TKL expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 TKL done?
Y265 TKL was recorded at 300,073 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 12,664 miles a year.
Has Y265 TKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 TKL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on Y265 TKL 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 TKL find?
Y265 TKL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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