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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y266 MJXMOT history

Y266 MJX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y266 MJX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,975 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 MJX
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
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 MJX was last recorded at 136,975 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,536 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
439 miles
Average per year
3,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,975 miles
  • 2025 – 136,536 miles
  • 2024 – 135,733 miles
  • 2023 – 135,292 miles
  • 2018 – 132,294 miles
  • 2017 – 131,634 miles
  • 2016 – 126,932 miles
  • 2015 – 120,929 miles
  • 2014 – 113,464 miles
  • 2013 – 106,173 miles
  • 2012 – 102,592 miles
  • 2011 – 99,179 miles
  • 2010 – 95,601 miles
  • 2009 – 89,711 miles
  • 2008 – 82,848 miles
  • 2007 – 71,591 miles
  • 2006 – 59,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,975 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing significantly on outer shoulders, outer side walls and on tread area
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot damp with grease
  • AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring corroding
  • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind on rotationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak on engineRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,975 miles (+439)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,975 miles
    Test number
    548080247653
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing significantly on outer shoulders, outer side walls and on tread area
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot damp with grease
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind on rotation
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  2. Pass136,536 miles (+803)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,536 miles
    Test number
    213797961229
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing on tread area
    • AdvisoryFloor at rear corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot twisted and has a pin hole in it
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind on rotation
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  3. Pass135,733 miles (+441)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,733 miles
    Test number
    789785613552
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass135,292 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    186850378138
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail135,292 miles (+2,998)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    628849373662
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass132,294 miles (+660)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    825997176138
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryAxle corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear vehicle floor rain water plugs missing and floor corroding in general area around the holes.
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked slightly in upper left corner
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake has a slight fluctuation on it when applied
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking point crushed
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack end has play in it
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  7. Pass131,634 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,634 miles
    Test number
    511060243275
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail131,632 miles (+4,700)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    676882458792
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner end has slight play
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass126,932 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,932 miles
    Test number
    224751583830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,929 miles (+7,465)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,929 miles
    Test number
    715488105164
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass113,464 miles (+7,291)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,464 miles
    Test number
    296356624467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass106,173 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    559479003107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass102,592 miles (+3,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,592 miles
    Test number
    707939122167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass99,179 miles (+3,578)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,179 miles
    Test number
    989171911196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs pitted

  15. Pass95,601 miles (+5,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    203145820113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass89,711 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    312783899062
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail89,641 miles (+6,793)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    371005389086
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass82,848 miles (+11,257)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    211206108414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,591 miles
    Test number
    562976207145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,591 miles (+12,390)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,591 miles
    Test number
    814016207139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass59,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,201 miles
    Test number
    333990316168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 MJX

Does Y266 MJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 MJX is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 MJX?
The MOT on Y266 MJX is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 MJX done?
Y266 MJX was recorded at 136,975 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,914 miles a year.
Has Y266 MJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 MJX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y266 MJX 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 MJX find?
Y266 MJX passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: both rear tyres perishing significantly on outer shoulders, outer side walls and on tread area; front subframe corroding; general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle, and 5 more.

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