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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

Y26 MOHMOT history

Y26 MOH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 181,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

Y26 MOH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,329 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 MOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 MOH was last recorded at 181,329 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,325 miles · 18 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,329 miles
  • 2025 – 167,210 miles
  • 2024 – 161,989 miles
  • 2022 – 154,921 miles
  • 2021 – 140,562 miles
  • 2020 – 135,919 miles
  • 2019 – 125,839 miles
  • 2018 – 115,267 miles
  • 2017 – 103,621 miles
  • 2016 – 93,416 miles
  • 2015 – 83,211 miles
  • 2014 – 73,145 miles
  • 2013 – 63,776 miles
  • 2012 – 53,190 miles
  • 2011 – 41,093 miles
  • 2010 – 29,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,329 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,329 miles
    Test number
    756693109358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail181,325 miles (+14,115)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,325 miles
    Test number
    657558473901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass167,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,210 miles
    Test number
    547506133859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail167,210 miles (+5,221)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,210 miles
    Test number
    260804669526
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass161,989 miles (+7,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,989 miles
    Test number
    695369664107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass154,921 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,921 miles
    Test number
    395414274739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,130 miles (+34)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,130 miles
    Test number
    677344092123
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail147,096 miles (+6,534)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,096 miles
    Test number
    644376766236
    • MajorEmissions not tested Oil exceeded maximum (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass140,562 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,562 miles
    Test number
    464558507295
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps itermitant fault (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective possible mount
  10. Fail140,560 miles (+4,641)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,560 miles
    Test number
    725290006441
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps itermitant fault (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective possible mount
  11. Pass135,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    777632366122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail135,919 miles (+10,080)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,919 miles
    Test number
    421936808153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass125,839 miles (+10,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,839 miles
    Test number
    965521220769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads 75% Worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  14. Pass115,267 miles (+11,646)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,267 miles
    Test number
    552359906424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,621 miles (+10,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,621 miles
    Test number
    591753515803
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass93,416 miles (+10,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    129277959830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    147020135485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,211 miles (+10,066)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    755000735086
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass73,145 miles (+9,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    879533324046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass63,776 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    367990233031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,190 miles (+12,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    717176622003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,093 miles (+11,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    146621111458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,426 miles
    Test number
    863389530047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 MOH

Does Y26 MOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 MOH is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 MOH?
The MOT on Y26 MOH is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 MOH done?
Y26 MOH was recorded at 181,329 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,378 miles a year.
Has Y26 MOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 MOH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 MOH 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 MOH find?
Y26 MOH passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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