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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y247 TKLMOT history

Y247 TKL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 286,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y247 TKL beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
286,988 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
11,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 TKL
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
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y247 TKL was last recorded at 286,988 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
286,972 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
11,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 286,988 miles
  • 2025 – 277,944 miles
  • 2024 – 266,880 miles
  • 2023 – 257,436 miles
  • 2022 – 246,677 miles
  • 2021 – 233,860 miles
  • 2020 – 219,445 miles
  • 2019 – 206,496 miles
  • 2018 – 193,147 miles
  • 2017 – 177,866 miles
  • 2016 – 167,161 miles
  • 2015 – 155,318 miles
  • 2014 – 142,288 miles
  • 2013 – 129,975 miles
  • 2012 – 116,759 miles
  • 2011 – 101,879 miles
  • 2010 – 87,095 miles
  • 2009 – 77,354 miles
  • 2008 – 71,079 miles
  • 2007 – 61,846 miles
  • 2006 – 52,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,988 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

35 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,988 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    286,988 miles
    Test number
    699985792387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail286,972 miles (+9,028)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,972 miles
    Test number
    801783481615
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached top mounting. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass277,944 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    277,944 miles
    Test number
    410095974869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail277,943 miles (+11,063)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,943 miles
    Test number
    873739072444
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass266,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    266,880 miles
    Test number
    826255265537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail266,880 miles (+9,444)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,880 miles
    Test number
    314571116542
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass257,436 miles (+10,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    257,436 miles
    Test number
    268159084922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper slight play at upper strut mounting.

  8. Pass246,677 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    246,677 miles
    Test number
    394524660483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail246,199 miles (+12,339)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,199 miles
    Test number
    317988973719
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass233,860 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    233,860 miles
    Test number
    813857146261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail233,636 miles (+14,191)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,636 miles
    Test number
    147432639119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass219,445 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    219,445 miles
    Test number
    356432781290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail219,442 miles (+12,946)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,442 miles
    Test number
    507780038475
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.

  14. Pass206,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    206,496 miles
    Test number
    383370366944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail206,496 miles (+13,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,496 miles
    Test number
    746154990036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass193,147 miles (+15,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    193,147 miles
    Test number
    816669032630
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass177,866 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    177,866 miles
    Test number
    338974897068
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail177,777 miles (+10,616)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,777 miles
    Test number
    949740077609
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer lower sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass167,161 miles (+11,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    167,161 miles
    Test number
    459567966003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail155,318 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,318 miles
    Test number
    128068885183
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass155,318 miles (+13,030)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,318 miles
    Test number
    886388985108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass142,288 miles (+12,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,288 miles
    Test number
    795070594105
    • NoteRear cross member corroding

  23. Pass129,975 miles (+13,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,975 miles
    Test number
    218835083167
    • NoteOff/side front tyre wearing on in/side

  24. Pass116,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    229141392151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail116,759 miles (+14,880)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    167057482192
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass101,879 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    638006281198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear o/s & n/s shock absorber outer casings broke

  27. Fail101,879 miles (+14,784)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    767036281134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear o/s & n/s shock absorber outer casings broke

  28. Pass87,095 miles (+9,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    620066480198
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass77,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,354 miles
    Test number
    294686579154
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Fail77,354 miles (+6,275)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,354 miles
    Test number
    901465579194
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass71,079 miles (+9,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    262476978182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass61,846 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    550276077148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail61,795 miles (+9,560)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,795 miles
    Test number
    984061577100
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  34. Pass52,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,235 miles
    Test number
    964622876176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail52,235 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,235 miles
    Test number
    272142576107
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y247 TKL

Does Y247 TKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y247 TKL is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y247 TKL?
The MOT on Y247 TKL 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 Y247 TKL done?
Y247 TKL was recorded at 286,988 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 11,710 miles a year.
Has Y247 TKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 TKL has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y247 TKL 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 Y247 TKL find?
Y247 TKL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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