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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y26 HADMOT history

Y26 HAD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

Y26 HAD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,647 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 HAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 HAD was last recorded at 129,647 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,547 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,100 miles
Average per year
4,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,647 miles
  • 2024 – 128,547 miles
  • 2023 – 127,286 miles
  • 2022 – 126,012 miles
  • 2021 – 124,720 miles
  • 2020 – 123,016 miles
  • 2019 – 121,748 miles
  • 2018 – 119,941 miles
  • 2017 – 118,281 miles
  • 2016 – 111,223 miles
  • 2015 – 104,487 miles
  • 2014 – 97,304 miles
  • 2013 – 89,829 miles
  • 2012 – 82,288 miles
  • 2011 – 73,644 miles
  • 2010 – 64,595 miles
  • 2009 – 57,387 miles
  • 2008 – 51,534 miles
  • 2007 – 46,241 miles
  • 2006 – 40,383 miles
  • 2005 – 33,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,647 miles (+1,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,647 miles
    Test number
    949877103471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,547 miles
    Test number
    988830812063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,547 miles (+1,261)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,547 miles
    Test number
    357755494720
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,286 miles (+1,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,286 miles
    Test number
    882600120506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass126,012 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    538554673336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,978 miles (+1,258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,978 miles
    Test number
    638674461117
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,720 miles (+1,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,720 miles
    Test number
    118541085928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,016 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,016 miles
    Test number
    429267512459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,748 miles (+1,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,748 miles
    Test number
    456474210728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass119,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    794672774249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail119,941 miles (+1,660)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,941 miles
    Test number
    817013857884
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass118,281 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    964225792167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear both side rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail118,281 miles (+7,058)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    862112357144
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear both side rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass111,223 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,223 miles
    Test number
    589207857962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,487 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    374352768469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,304 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    455429654280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,303 miles (+7,474)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    799358154209
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass89,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,829 miles
    Test number
    107220663214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail89,829 miles (+7,541)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,829 miles
    Test number
    797270363217
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,288 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    669452062224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,287 miles (+8,643)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    109331362202
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass73,644 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,644 miles
    Test number
    849405451282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    132027350285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail64,595 miles (+7,208)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    412927650226
    • Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    773039269222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,387 miles (+5,853)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    854178469200
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Pass51,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    673889368293
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail51,534 miles (+5,293)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    361388668467
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  29. Pass46,241 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    332337667239
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  30. Fail46,241 miles (+5,858)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    791537567215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  31. Pass40,383 miles (+6,520)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,383 miles
    Test number
    242759466252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

  32. Pass33,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    324517565279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 HAD

Does Y26 HAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 HAD is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y26 HAD?
The MOT on Y26 HAD is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 HAD done?
Y26 HAD was recorded at 129,647 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,735 miles a year.
Has Y26 HAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 HAD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y26 HAD 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 HAD find?
Y26 HAD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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