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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y281 TDLMOT history

Y281 TDL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 222,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y281 TDL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
222,853 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 TDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 TDL was last recorded at 222,853 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,835 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,853 miles
  • 2024 – 220,284 miles
  • 2023 – 213,944 miles
  • 2022 – 206,246 miles
  • 2021 – 193,701 miles
  • 2020 – 186,658 miles
  • 2019 – 181,873 miles
  • 2018 – 173,392 miles
  • 2017 – 164,973 miles
  • 2016 – 156,850 miles
  • 2015 – 141,923 miles
  • 2014 – 121,043 miles
  • 2013 – 90,588 miles
  • 2012 – 68,022 miles
  • 2011 – 61,532 miles
  • 2010 – 57,356 miles
  • 2009 – 51,668 miles
  • 2008 – 45,940 miles
  • 2007 – 39,647 miles
  • 2006 – 32,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,853 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,853 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    222,853 miles
    Test number
    480494964712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail222,835 miles (+2,551)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,835 miles
    Test number
    152916365907
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass220,284 miles (+6,340)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    220,284 miles
    Test number
    648807427437
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner both rear tyres inner edge out of shape (195/65/15)

  4. Pass213,944 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    213,944 miles
    Test number
    136754456100
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail213,944 miles (+7,698)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,944 miles
    Test number
    802664067975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass206,246 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    206,246 miles
    Test number
    890733707512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail206,240 miles (+12,539)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,240 miles
    Test number
    846525747730
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass193,701 miles (+7,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,701 miles
    Test number
    973030149752
    • 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))

  9. Pass186,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    186,658 miles
    Test number
    862222097132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail186,658 miles (+4,785)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,658 miles
    Test number
    649176444775
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass181,873 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    181,873 miles
    Test number
    728035189470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail181,864 miles (+8,472)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,864 miles
    Test number
    158084524984
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass173,392 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,392 miles
    Test number
    986391566128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail173,386 miles (+8,413)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,386 miles
    Test number
    408696562518
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass164,973 miles (+8,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,973 miles
    Test number
    137849532725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass156,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,850 miles
    Test number
    950627199453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,850 miles (+14,927)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,850 miles
    Test number
    795794666865
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass141,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,923 miles
    Test number
    306541305276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail141,923 miles (+20,880)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,923 miles
    Test number
    109111005206
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass121,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,043 miles
    Test number
    858057894192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail121,043 miles (+30,455)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,043 miles
    Test number
    358507094117
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass90,588 miles (+22,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    826303223128
    • 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)

  23. Pass68,022 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    288092622128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,532 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,532 miles
    Test number
    266989001474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,356 miles (+5,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    303275700171
    • NoteFront & Rear Registration Plates Cracked

  26. Pass51,668 miles (+5,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,668 miles
    Test number
    363790419118
    • NoteOff side rear shocker bump stop perrished

  27. Pass45,940 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    171511198482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,647 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,647 miles
    Test number
    133848887426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,220 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    444598606183
    • NoteNearside reartyre and offside tyre has flat spots

Questions about Y281 TDL

Does Y281 TDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 TDL is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y281 TDL?
The MOT on Y281 TDL is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 TDL done?
Y281 TDL was recorded at 222,853 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,730 miles a year.
Has Y281 TDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 TDL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 TDL 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 Y281 TDL find?
Y281 TDL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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