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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y286 HBTMOT history

Y286 HBT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y286 HBT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,704 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 HBT
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
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 HBT was last recorded at 75,704 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,148 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,704 miles
  • 2025 – 74,148 miles
  • 2024 – 72,445 miles
  • 2023 – 70,658 miles
  • 2022 – 69,232 miles
  • 2021 – 67,577 miles
  • 2020 – 66,136 miles
  • 2019 – 63,698 miles
  • 2018 – 60,479 miles
  • 2017 – 56,939 miles
  • 2016 – 53,922 miles
  • 2015 – 49,962 miles
  • 2014 – 46,765 miles
  • 2013 – 43,322 miles
  • 2012 – 41,891 miles
  • 2011 – 40,963 miles
  • 2010 – 39,419 miles
  • 2009 – 37,529 miles
  • 2008 – 35,688 miles
  • 2007 – 33,490 miles
  • 2006 – 31,019 miles
  • 2005 – 28,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched screen in drivers view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,704 miles (+1,556)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    728026428629
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass74,148 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    179007891219
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched screen in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail74,143 miles (+1,698)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    830178118427
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched screen in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass72,445 miles (+1,787)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,445 miles
    Test number
    246455493756
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve joint / mounting (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined pipe / hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined pipe / hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass70,658 miles (+1,426)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    695564370450
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material combined pipe / hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass69,232 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    893614575631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail69,232 miles (+1,655)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    611292096938
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass67,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    590945459309
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail67,577 miles (+1,441)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    283946102542
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass66,136 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    486162264063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass63,698 miles (+3,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,698 miles
    Test number
    551173643838
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass60,479 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,479 miles
    Test number
    318163105695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,939 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    942720094971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,922 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    647983655191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,962 miles (+3,197)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,962 miles
    Test number
    227529955408
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked / perished
  16. Pass46,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    989582264142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,765 miles (+3,443)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    909151464128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • Note2 mid exhaust brackets rusted off / rattling
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brakes slight imbalance
  18. Pass43,322 miles (+1,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    258678353492
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass41,891 miles (+928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,891 miles
    Test number
    807134242182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass40,963 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,963 miles
    Test number
    968687341116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,419 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,419 miles
    Test number
    243605040163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,366 miles (+1,837)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,366 miles
    Test number
    973258830106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass37,529 miles (+1,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    793394039122
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass35,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,688 miles
    Test number
    481353068147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,688 miles (+2,198)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,688 miles
    Test number
    572443668164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  26. Pass33,490 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,490 miles
    Test number
    683086757152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,019 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,019 miles
    Test number
    234638756158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,007 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    612796256143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  29. Fail30,997 miles (+2,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    214766956422
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  30. Pass28,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    792106745146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 HBT

Does Y286 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y286 HBT is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y286 HBT?
The MOT on Y286 HBT is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y286 HBT done?
Y286 HBT was recorded at 75,704 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has Y286 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 HBT has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y286 HBT 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 Y286 HBT find?
Y286 HBT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flex; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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