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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y269 VLDMOT history

Y269 VLD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 234,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

Y269 VLD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
234,934 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y269 VLD
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y269 VLD was last recorded at 234,934 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,887 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
9,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 234,934 miles
  • 2024 – 234,887 miles
  • 2023 – 224,481 miles
  • 2022 – 218,984 miles
  • 2021 – 208,363 miles
  • 2020 – 196,701 miles
  • 2019 – 196,666 miles
  • 2018 – 190,678 miles
  • 2017 – 182,101 miles
  • 2016 – 173,938 miles
  • 2015 – 166,112 miles
  • 2014 – 158,472 miles
  • 2013 – 149,616 miles
  • 2012 – 140,824 miles
  • 2011 – 129,816 miles
  • 2010 – 114,738 miles
  • 2008 – 102,800 miles
  • 2007 – 68,232 miles
  • 2006 – 54,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,934 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f jacking sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle surface corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody & front/rear various suspension components corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,934 miles (+47)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    234,934 miles
    Test number
    819364842018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f jacking sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & front/rear various suspension components corroded

  2. Pass234,887 miles (+10,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    234,887 miles
    Test number
    695396119810
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass224,481 miles (+5,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,481 miles
    Test number
    457332128683
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass218,984 miles (+10,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    218,984 miles
    Test number
    354317167890
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody general corrossion

  5. Pass208,363 miles (+11,662)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    208,363 miles
    Test number
    369130589763
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  6. Pass196,701 miles (+35)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    196,701 miles
    Test number
    441877257526
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By the flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing coverd in tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass196,666 miles (+5,988)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    196,666 miles
    Test number
    151533241823
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass190,678 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    190,678 miles
    Test number
    312458700466
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront cv boot are slightly perrished

  9. Fail190,668 miles (+8,567)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,668 miles
    Test number
    509723499482
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront cv boot are slightly perrished

  10. Pass182,101 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    182,101 miles
    Test number
    534938530967
    • AdvisoryRear both rear pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

  11. Fail182,052 miles (+8,114)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,052 miles
    Test number
    998586520024
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear pipes have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

  12. Pass173,938 miles (+7,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    173,938 miles
    Test number
    210109293289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass166,112 miles (+7,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    166,112 miles
    Test number
    528229315065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass158,472 miles (+8,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    158,472 miles
    Test number
    449504714020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass149,616 miles (+8,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    149,616 miles
    Test number
    178895723468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass140,824 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    140,824 miles
    Test number
    625405702007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,816 miles (+15,078)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    129,816 miles
    Test number
    138797601482
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

  18. Fail114,738 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,738 miles
    Test number
    333945810044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f wing noted
    • NoteO/s head light broken

  19. Pass114,738 miles (+11,938)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    114,738 miles
    Test number
    484865910072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f wing noted
    • NoteO/s head light broken

  20. Pass102,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    144930748363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail102,800 miles (+15,509)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    654890148386
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass87,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    541719338078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail87,291 miles (+19,059)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    744649938082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    890244537046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,232 miles (+13,531)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    284183137038
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass54,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    631951246090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,701 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    823771546009
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y269 VLD

Does Y269 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y269 VLD expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y269 VLD?
The MOT on Y269 VLD expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y269 VLD done?
Y269 VLD was recorded at 234,934 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 9,433 miles a year.
Has Y269 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y269 VLD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on Y269 VLD 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 Y269 VLD find?
Y269 VLD passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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