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Volkswagen Golf

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y268 LHEMOT history

Y268 LHE is a gold petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 148,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

Y268 LHE gold Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,027 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 LHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 LHE was last recorded at 148,027 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,764 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,263 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,027 miles
  • 2025 – 143,764 miles
  • 2024 – 139,592 miles
  • 2023 – 136,158 miles
  • 2022 – 133,053 miles
  • 2021 – 130,563 miles
  • 2020 – 128,283 miles
  • 2019 – 127,060 miles
  • 2018 – 116,432 miles
  • 2017 – 106,938 miles
  • 2016 – 99,828 miles
  • 2015 – 93,094 miles
  • 2014 – 88,022 miles
  • 2013 – 83,927 miles
  • 2012 – 79,938 miles
  • 2011 – 73,499 miles
  • 2010 – 68,051 miles
  • 2009 – 53,251 miles
  • 2008 – 49,870 miles
  • 2007 – 44,554 miles
  • 2006 – 41,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from axle both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,027 miles (+4,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,027 miles
    Test number
    142400099740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass143,764 miles (+4,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,764 miles
    Test number
    289217557248
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass139,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,592 miles
    Test number
    903594653491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail139,592 miles (+3,434)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,592 miles
    Test number
    473318547992
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,158 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,158 miles
    Test number
    871657736929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    375806941685
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,053 miles (+2,490)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    885148280842
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,563 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,563 miles
    Test number
    318129782375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,283 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    597930464209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,060 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,060 miles
    Test number
    112896529296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail127,058 miles (+10,626)1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,058 miles
    Test number
    111713442866
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass116,432 miles (+9,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,432 miles
    Test number
    702954620995
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass106,938 miles (+7,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    885062694905
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass99,828 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    425864873302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,582 miles (+6,488)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    649524612164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass93,094 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    896359675378
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from axle both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail93,089 miles (+5,067)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,089 miles
    Test number
    715540149802
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake ferrule on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from axle both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass88,022 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    599293814231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail88,002 miles (+4,075)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    376522914218
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre 'under' support broken welds....

  20. Pass83,927 miles (+9)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    797720133120
    • DangerousWindscreen wipers operate very slowly.

  21. Fail83,918 miles (+3,980)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,918 miles
    Test number
    158793823127
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • DangerousWindscreen wipers operate very slowly.
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

  22. Pass79,938 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,938 miles
    Test number
    649880782040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    267985301032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,499 miles (+5,448)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    519635501012
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Fail68,051 miles (+14,800)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    833998450106
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass53,251 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    280026649100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,870 miles (+5,316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,870 miles
    Test number
    633661358135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail44,554 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,554 miles
    Test number
    750738637105
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass44,554 miles (+3,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,554 miles
    Test number
    863468637151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass41,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    584233446102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail41,473 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    252913446433
    • FailureBonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear discs wearing thin

Questions about Y268 LHE

Does Y268 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 LHE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y268 LHE?
The MOT on Y268 LHE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 LHE done?
Y268 LHE was recorded at 148,027 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has Y268 LHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 LHE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y268 LHE 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 Y268 LHE find?
Y268 LHE passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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