
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc
Y296 LROMOT history
Y296 LRO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 115,431 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 115,431 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 LRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 LRO was last recorded at 115,431 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,322 miles · 29 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,109 miles
- Average per year
- 2,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 115,431 miles
- 2024 – 114,322 miles
- 2014 – 108,233 miles
- 2013 – 100,574 miles
- 2011 – 95,279 miles
- 2010 – 85,489 miles
- 2007 – 77,840 miles
- 2006 – 62,271 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010
Full MOT history
12 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,431 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,431 miles
- Test number
- 272444423471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,322 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 114,322 miles
- Test number
- 756246241621
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail114,322 miles (+6,089)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,322 miles
- Test number
- 196579637418
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,233 miles (+7,659)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 108,233 miles
- Test number
- 197291284199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 100,574 miles
- Test number
- 618199973139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,574 miles (+5,295)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,574 miles
- Test number
- 769389973133
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass95,279 miles (+9,790)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 95,279 miles
- Test number
- 516134381288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,489 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 85,489 miles
- Test number
- 392382720251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,840 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 77,840 miles
- Test number
- 361084757300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail77,840 miles (+15,569)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,840 miles
- Test number
- 830284457340
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 62,271 miles
- Test number
- 853861216358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,271 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,271 miles
- Test number
- 841010216306
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Questions about Y296 LRO
- Does Y296 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 LRO expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 LRO?
- The MOT on Y296 LRO expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 LRO done?
- Y296 LRO was recorded at 115,431 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 2,917 miles a year.
- Has Y296 LRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 LRO has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y296 LRO 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 Y296 LRO find?
- Y296 LRO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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