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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y266 HKVMOT history

Y266 HKV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 120,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

Y266 HKV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
120,847 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 HKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 HKV was last recorded at 120,847 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,842 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,847 miles
  • 2022 – 116,022 miles
  • 2021 – 111,235 miles
  • 2020 – 108,462 miles
  • 2019 – 102,063 miles
  • 2018 – 96,822 miles
  • 2017 – 91,835 miles
  • 2016 – 85,125 miles
  • 2015 – 79,688 miles
  • 2014 – 74,170 miles
  • 2013 – 70,368 miles
  • 2012 – 67,348 miles
  • 2011 – 62,975 miles
  • 2010 – 59,300 miles
  • 2009 – 56,226 miles
  • 2008 – 53,553 miles
  • 2007 – 46,999 miles
  • 2006 – 42,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,847 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,847 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,847 miles
    Test number
    197379805191
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail120,842 miles (+4,820)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,842 miles
    Test number
    988563687338
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass116,022 miles (+82)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,022 miles
    Test number
    445909724479
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,940 miles (+4,705)2 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,940 miles
    Test number
    949933703270
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    719621276623
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail111,235 miles (+2,773)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    718370554945
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass108,462 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    796504641181
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail108,462 miles (+6,399)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    107880004882
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass102,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    686376069409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail102,063 miles (+5,241)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    479396584452
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,822 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    800583130176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,820 miles (+4,985)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    433637849520
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass91,835 miles (+6,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    482298526431
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle stiff
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass85,125 miles (+5,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,125 miles
    Test number
    911454349903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Pass79,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    509366715297
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail79,688 miles (+5,518)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    426415515274
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass74,170 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    187636024270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail74,170 miles (+3,802)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    365236124291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass70,368 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    865957013217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,348 miles (+4,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    858220022243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass62,975 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    396647611263
    • NoteNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2mm and wall perishing

  22. Fail62,975 miles (+3,675)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    758377011212
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2mm and wall perishing

  23. Pass59,300 miles (+3,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,300 miles
    Test number
    451408100227
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass56,226 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,226 miles
    Test number
    262085399479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,553 miles (+6,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    843156708242
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass46,999 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,999 miles
    Test number
    282687107230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,998 miles
    Test number
    243539506294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 HKV

Does Y266 HKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 HKV expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 HKV?
The MOT on Y266 HKV expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 HKV done?
Y266 HKV was recorded at 120,847 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 4,571 miles a year.
Has Y266 HKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 HKV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y266 HKV 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 HKV find?
Y266 HKV passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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