Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T289 YABMOT history
T289 YAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 130,545 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T289 YAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T289 YAB was last recorded at 130,545 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 129,505 miles · 11 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,040 miles
- Average per year
- 5,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 130,545 miles
- 2022 – 129,505 miles
- 2019 – 120,475 miles
- 2017 – 120,417 miles
- 2016 – 111,795 miles
- 2015 – 103,321 miles
- 2014 – 95,329 miles
- 2013 – 88,510 miles
- 2012 – 81,944 miles
- 2011 – 74,813 miles
- 2010 – 66,721 miles
- 2009 – 58,279 miles
- 2008 – 52,624 miles
- 2007 – 47,175 miles
- 2006 – 42,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,545 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,545 miles (+1,040)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 130,545 miles
- Test number
- 751991629081
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,505 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,505 miles
- Test number
- 705888695165
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front sills damaged
Fail129,501 miles (+9,026)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,501 miles
- Test number
- 614026501179
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front sills damaged
Pass120,475 miles (+58)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 120,475 miles
- Test number
- 353473050576
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsr osr (5.3.2 (c))
Fail120,417 miles (+8,622)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,417 miles
- Test number
- 654762409645
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- 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)
- AdvisorySlight damage to both outer sills
Pass111,795 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 111,795 miles
- Test number
- 281420671506
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail111,770 miles (+8,449)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,770 miles
- Test number
- 664842770655
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEmissions not checked due to bad oil leak
Pass103,321 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 103,321 miles
- Test number
- 344364000619
- 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)
Fail103,321 miles (+7,992)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,321 miles
- Test number
- 587283430736
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
Pass95,329 miles (+6,819)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 95,329 miles
- Test number
- 398007334353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
Pass88,510 miles (+6,566)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 88,510 miles
- Test number
- 465934793213
- NoteOil leak
Pass81,944 miles (+7,131)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 81,944 miles
- Test number
- 517728392257
- NoteN/s/r tyre cuts in tread and sidewall but not showing cords
Pass74,813 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 74,813 miles
- Test number
- 276590801356
- NoteN/s/f wiper starting to split
Fail74,811 miles (+8,090)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,811 miles
- Test number
- 635589391249
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- NoteN/s/f wiper starting to split
Pass66,721 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 66,721 miles
- Test number
- 692630200336
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteN/s/r indicator outer lens damaged
- NoteO/s/r tyre cut to outer sidewall
Fail66,721 miles (+8,442)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,721 miles
- Test number
- 773490900399
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteN/s/r indicator outer lens damaged
- NoteO/s/r tyre cut to outer sidewall
Pass58,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 58,279 miles
- Test number
- 281226569243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,279 miles (+5,655)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,279 miles
- Test number
- 740276169200
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass52,624 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 52,624 miles
- Test number
- 903176178200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,558 miles (+3,383)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 50,558 miles
- Test number
- 341908058053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 604267587072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,175 miles (+4,874)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 840347587075
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass42,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 42,301 miles
- Test number
- 711201646040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T289 YAB
- Does T289 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T289 YAB expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T289 YAB?
- The MOT on T289 YAB expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T289 YAB done?
- T289 YAB was recorded at 130,545 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
- Has T289 YAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T289 YAB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on T289 YAB 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 T289 YAB find?
- T289 YAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged.
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