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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y266 FHJMOT history

Y266 FHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y266 FHJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,662 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 FHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 FHJ was last recorded at 95,662 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,492 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
3,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,662 miles
  • 2025 – 95,492 miles
  • 2022 – 95,468 miles
  • 2021 – 88,619 miles
  • 2020 – 84,391 miles
  • 2019 – 77,520 miles
  • 2016 – 77,505 miles
  • 2014 – 74,145 miles
  • 2013 – 72,713 miles
  • 2012 – 68,905 miles
  • 2010 – 60,962 miles
  • 2009 – 53,310 miles
  • 2008 – 42,583 miles
  • 2007 – 32,376 miles
  • 2006 – 27,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,662 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre nearly bold on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine management light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,662 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    953800224979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    460864455666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail95,492 miles (+24)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,492 miles
    Test number
    340658610450
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail95,468 miles (+6,849)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,468 miles
    Test number
    451946360341
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass88,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,619 miles
    Test number
    255356710374
    • AdvisoryC.o. level just meet
    • AdvisoryMil light showing

  6. Fail88,619 miles (+4,228)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,619 miles
    Test number
    348724044505
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryC.o. level just meet
    • AdvisoryMil light showing

  7. Pass84,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    605300951289
    • AdvisoryC.o emission level just meet

  8. Fail84,391 miles (+6,871)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    393626127517
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass77,520 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,520 miles
    Test number
    132074568118
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  10. Fail77,516 miles (+11)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,516 miles
    Test number
    285304909936
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  11. Pass77,505 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,505 miles
    Test number
    485342168973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nearly bold on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  12. Fail77,488 miles (+3,343)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    651556524100
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nearly bold on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  13. Fail74,145 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    236473324141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  14. Pass74,145 miles (+1,432)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    249043924184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  15. Pass72,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    237636233087
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  16. Fail72,712 miles (+3,807)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    159206633092
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteAdvise tracking

  17. Fail68,905 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    307176422095
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,905 miles (+7,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    406326022018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,962 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    922905020131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,310 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    742386509150
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHas chip in lower of o/s screen

  21. Fail53,310 miles (+10,727)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,310 miles
    Test number
    232535509480
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHas chip in lower of o/s screen

  22. Pass42,583 miles (+10,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    230903518102
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass32,376 miles (+5,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    872558907117
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass27,050 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,050 miles
    Test number
    102202756160
    • NoteN/S/F inner wheel arch moulding damaged
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to both front brake disc,s inner faces

Questions about Y266 FHJ

Does Y266 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 FHJ is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 FHJ?
The MOT on Y266 FHJ is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 FHJ done?
Y266 FHJ was recorded at 95,662 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,423 miles a year.
Has Y266 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 FHJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y266 FHJ 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 Y266 FHJ find?
Y266 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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