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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y266 RWHMOT history

Y266 RWH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 219,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

Y266 RWH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
219,514 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 RWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 RWH was last recorded at 219,514 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 8,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,445 miles · 29 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,069 miles
Average per year
11,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 219,514 miles
  • 2020 – 211,445 miles
  • 2019 – 200,057 miles
  • 2018 – 185,935 miles
  • 2017 – 177,643 miles
  • 2016 – 168,050 miles
  • 2015 – 158,364 miles
  • 2014 – 148,582 miles
  • 2013 – 135,818 miles
  • 2012 – 121,152 miles
  • 2011 – 105,324 miles
  • 2010 – 91,109 miles
  • 2009 – 74,617 miles
  • 2008 – 59,390 miles
  • 2007 – 44,574 miles
  • 2006 – 34,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,514 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f jacking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake arm requires service/adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,514 miles (+8,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    219,514 miles
    Test number
    188839058660
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass211,445 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,445 miles
    Test number
    551066628937
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills covered in undersealant (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail211,443 miles (+11,386)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,443 miles
    Test number
    132662173526
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass200,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    200,057 miles
    Test number
    750789683711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper handbrake arm requires service/adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail200,057 miles (+14,122)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,057 miles
    Test number
    404845627318
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper handbrake arm requires service/adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass185,935 miles (+8,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    185,935 miles
    Test number
    657731241554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,643 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    177,643 miles
    Test number
    740222725272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass168,050 miles (+9,686)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    168,050 miles
    Test number
    922084034006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,364 miles (+9,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    158,364 miles
    Test number
    697276485017
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass148,582 miles (+12,764)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,582 miles
    Test number
    187920584026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in offside front inner steering rack end

  11. Pass135,818 miles (+14,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,818 miles
    Test number
    989407983030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass121,152 miles (+15,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,152 miles
    Test number
    447830092085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass105,324 miles (+14,215)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,324 miles
    Test number
    467345881031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOS Gearbox Driveshaft seal leaking

  14. Pass91,109 miles (+16,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,109 miles
    Test number
    140529470419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass74,617 miles (+15,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    160339889061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,390 miles (+14,816)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    613538288080
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note205/55 16 tyres fitted to front ,205/50 16 to rear

  17. Pass44,574 miles (+9,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,574 miles
    Test number
    101249887084
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn very close to the legal limit

  18. Pass34,741 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    780270996033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNsf and osf tyre,s perrished on side wall,s
    • NoteOsr brake binding slightly

Questions about Y266 RWH

Does Y266 RWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 RWH expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 RWH?
The MOT on Y266 RWH expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 RWH done?
Y266 RWH was recorded at 219,514 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 11,719 miles a year.
Has Y266 RWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 RWH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y266 RWH 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 RWH find?
Y266 RWH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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