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Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y299 XBVMOT history

Y299 XBV is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y299 XBV beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
230,972 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 XBV was last recorded at 230,972 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
226,182 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,790 miles
Average per year
8,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,972 miles
  • 2025 – 226,182 miles
  • 2023 – 224,637 miles
  • 2022 – 217,875 miles
  • 2021 – 201,059 miles
  • 2019 – 185,315 miles
  • 2018 – 181,141 miles
  • 2017 – 176,085 miles
  • 2016 – 168,231 miles
  • 2015 – 147,037 miles
  • 2014 – 132,836 miles
  • 2011 – 115,688 miles
  • 2010 – 108,498 miles
  • 2009 – 99,451 miles
  • 2008 – 83,181 miles
  • 2007 – 65,996 miles
  • 2006 – 54,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,972 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,972 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    230,972 miles
    Test number
    727489170937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,182 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    226,182 miles
    Test number
    572784007611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass224,637 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    224,637 miles
    Test number
    115905203936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass217,875 miles (+16,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,875 miles
    Test number
    719614644714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,059 miles (+15,744)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    201,059 miles
    Test number
    947093583448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,315 miles
    Test number
    767745627300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail185,315 miles (+4,174)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,315 miles
    Test number
    643659487462
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass181,141 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    181,141 miles
    Test number
    739665245874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    176,085 miles
    Test number
    920203726807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail176,084 miles (+7,853)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,084 miles
    Test number
    672092920719
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

  11. Pass168,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    168,231 miles
    Test number
    502367274381
    • 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)

  12. Fail168,231 miles (+21,194)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,231 miles
    Test number
    727072457588
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • 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)

  13. Pass147,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    210867235961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail147,037 miles (+14,201)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    409044620458
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass132,836 miles (+17,148)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,836 miles
    Test number
    759899564206
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass115,688 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    857041191077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,498 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    284353000108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,451 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,451 miles
    Test number
    654497219151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay noted in both rear axle bushes

  19. Fail99,450 miles (+16,269)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    552407019151
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay noted in both rear axle bushes

  20. Pass83,181 miles (+17,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    464272008157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F wishbone rear mounting bit worn. Rear axle mountings bushes worn.

  21. Pass65,996 miles (+11,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    454102387079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,749 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    652939366005
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box mounting broken

Questions about Y299 XBV

Does Y299 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 XBV is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y299 XBV?
The MOT on Y299 XBV is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y299 XBV done?
Y299 XBV was recorded at 230,972 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,827 miles a year.
Has Y299 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 XBV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y299 XBV 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 Y299 XBV find?
Y299 XBV passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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