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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y273 HLSMOT history

Y273 HLS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 24 of 37 MOT tests, with 106,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y273 HLS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,002 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
37
24 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 HLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 HLS was last recorded at 106,002 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2009: 35,846 miles, lower than 43,006 miles on 14 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,001 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,002 miles
  • 2025 – 102,374 miles
  • 2024 – 100,156 miles
  • 2023 – 98,271 miles
  • 2022 – 96,658 miles
  • 2021 – 94,233 miles
  • 2020 – 93,699 miles
  • 2019 – 91,088 miles
  • 2018 – 89,089 miles
  • 2017 – 83,900 miles
  • 2016 – 79,535 miles
  • 2015 – 71,927 miles
  • 2014 – 63,860 miles
  • 2013 – 53,941 miles
  • 2012 – 45,191 miles
  • 2011 – 37,335 miles
  • 2010 – 36,613 miles
  • 2009 – 35,846 miles
  • 2008 – 43,006 miles
  • 2007 – 34,037 miles
  • 2006 – 32,944 miles
  • 2005 – 29,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,002 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre near limtRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust pin holed corroded and slight blow affecting lambdaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi been road damaged ground outRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded and bushes deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brake slight tightnessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight oil dampRecorded 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

37 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,002 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,002 miles
    Test number
    740184706704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre near limt
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust pin holed corroded and slight blow affecting lambda
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi been road damaged ground out
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded and bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake slight tightness
    • AdvisorySlight oil damp

  2. Fail106,001 miles (+3,627)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,001 miles
    Test number
    313993972039
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed lambda excess and exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at various points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre near limt
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust pin holed corroded and slight blow affecting lambda
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi been road damaged ground out
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded and bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake slight tightness
    • AdvisorySlight oil damp

  3. Pass102,374 miles (+2,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    982015513167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded and soft
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow at flexi
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass100,156 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,156 miles
    Test number
    908367987128
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexi ferrules corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion over all under body and sills

  5. Fail100,154 miles (+1,883)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    428533802836
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded over surface
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexi ferules corroded
    • AdvisoryOil contamination over all under body
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion over various components and suspension units

  6. Pass98,271 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,271 miles
    Test number
    989228338792
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail98,270 miles (+1,612)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,270 miles
    Test number
    251212519246
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SEPARATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SEPARATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AFTER FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    599296550837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,654 miles (+2,421)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    279814207895
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass94,233 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,233 miles
    Test number
    337501731187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail94,228 miles (+529)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    727267722361
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass93,699 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,699 miles
    Test number
    928744248686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,692 miles (+2,604)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,692 miles
    Test number
    802357981553
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass91,088 miles (+1,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    532870309706
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass89,089 miles (+5,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    944675335213
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass83,900 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    374961955380
    • AdvisorySlight nock at near side front

  17. Fail83,896 miles (+4,361)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,896 miles
    Test number
    404117528808
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEm light on
    • AdvisorySlight nock at near side front

  18. Pass79,535 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    955512266254
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  19. Fail79,534 miles (+7,607)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    133772147483
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEm light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass71,927 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    499677575102
    • NoteRear beam bushes slightly worn

  21. Fail71,916 miles (+8,056)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    685837965164
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle both front bushes worn

  22. Pass63,860 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    219624264499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail63,860 miles (+9,919)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    797404364118
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass53,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    647274963127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,941 miles (+8,750)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    596804763189
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass45,191 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    895590162104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,335 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    495042461137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,613 miles (+767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    233245740163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass35,846 miles (-7,160)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,846 miles
    Test number
    213607869413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,006 miles (+8,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    213676568110
    • 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)

  31. Pass34,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    121613657190
    • 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)

  32. Fail34,037 miles (+1,093)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    243563257137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  33. Pass32,944 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,944 miles
    Test number
    613940666151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass29,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    590125465153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass29,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    29,688 miles
    Test number
    341095565185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass29,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    821095465190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail29,668 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    850025365174
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about Y273 HLS

Does Y273 HLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y273 HLS is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y273 HLS?
The MOT on Y273 HLS is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y273 HLS done?
Y273 HLS was recorded at 106,002 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
Has Y273 HLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 HLS has failed 13 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y273 HLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 HLS find?
Y273 HLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre near limt; centre to rear exhaust pin holed corroded and slight blow affecting lambda; exhaust flexi been road damaged ground out, and 3 more.

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