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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

Y26 ABRMOT history

Y26 ABR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

Y26 ABR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,614 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 ABR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 ABR was last recorded at 96,614 miles on 27 May 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,485 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
8,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,614 miles
  • 2025 – 90,958 miles
  • 2024 – 85,401 miles
  • 2023 – 79,695 miles
  • 2022 – 63,207 miles
  • 2021 – 43,238 miles
  • 2020 – 35,021 miles
  • 2019 – 28,610 miles
  • 2018 – 22,622 miles
  • 2017 – 17,623 miles
  • 2016 – 15,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,614 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,614 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    281661046112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,485 miles (+5,527)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    617087423347
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass90,958 miles (+5,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,958 miles
    Test number
    234189583508
    • AdvisoryBonnet release faulty
  4. Pass85,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    403664934571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,401 miles (+5,706)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    327376513382
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass79,695 miles (+16,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    713935664644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass63,207 miles (+19,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    954524560981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass43,238 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    738411904151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,021 miles (+6,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    189128298392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...
  10. Pass28,610 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    380784460510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,622 miles (+4,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,622 miles
    Test number
    679348952133
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDE WALLS...
  12. Pass17,623 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,623 miles
    Test number
    203913495783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,406 miles
    Test number
    732560178825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 ABR

Does Y26 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 ABR is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 ABR?
The MOT on Y26 ABR is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 ABR done?
Y26 ABR was recorded at 96,614 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,379 miles a year.
Has Y26 ABR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 ABR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 ABR 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 Y26 ABR find?
Y26 ABR passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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