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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y266 LJOMOT history

Y266 LJO is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

Y266 LJO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
96,809 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 LJO was last recorded at 96,809 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 2,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,618 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,191 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,809 miles
  • 2022 – 94,618 miles
  • 2020 – 92,159 miles
  • 2019 – 87,019 miles
  • 2018 – 83,258 miles
  • 2017 – 79,101 miles
  • 2016 – 75,274 miles
  • 2015 – 70,827 miles
  • 2014 – 66,599 miles
  • 2013 – 61,335 miles
  • 2012 – 57,023 miles
  • 2011 – 52,823 miles
  • 2010 – 49,101 miles
  • 2009 – 44,925 miles
  • 2008 – 38,621 miles
  • 2007 – 34,558 miles
  • 2006 – 27,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,809 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,809 miles (+2,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,809 miles
    Test number
    300997829278
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,618 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    712131500424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,159 miles (+5,140)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,159 miles
    Test number
    472615549865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass87,019 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,019 miles
    Test number
    504268292190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,258 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,258 miles
    Test number
    305765937166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,101 miles (+3,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,101 miles
    Test number
    321872511505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass75,274 miles (+4,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,274 miles
    Test number
    625919966193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass70,827 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,827 miles
    Test number
    407876435194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,599 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,599 miles
    Test number
    226343534495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,335 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,335 miles
    Test number
    148770533101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,023 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    188826812118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,823 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    946173331184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,101 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    270257110182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,925 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,925 miles
    Test number
    250672219437
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,925 miles (+6,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,925 miles
    Test number
    381522019195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    484931908165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,621 miles (+4,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    534221008191
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass34,558 miles (+6,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    590108787146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass27,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    541323516248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 LJO

Does Y266 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 LJO expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 LJO?
The MOT on Y266 LJO expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 LJO done?
Y266 LJO was recorded at 96,809 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has Y266 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 LJO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2009.
Has the mileage on Y266 LJO 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 LJO find?
Y266 LJO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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