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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,398 cc

Y283 XJBMOT history

Y283 XJB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y283 XJB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,025 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 XJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 XJB was last recorded at 117,025 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,941 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,025 miles
  • 2024 – 116,941 miles
  • 2023 – 115,998 miles
  • 2022 – 113,436 miles
  • 2021 – 111,762 miles
  • 2020 – 110,519 miles
  • 2019 – 108,654 miles
  • 2018 – 105,762 miles
  • 2017 – 103,264 miles
  • 2016 – 100,316 miles
  • 2015 – 96,998 miles
  • 2014 – 93,249 miles
  • 2013 – 88,770 miles
  • 2012 – 85,008 miles
  • 2011 – 80,753 miles
  • 2010 – 79,427 miles
  • 2009 – 73,063 miles
  • 2008 – 53,811 miles
  • 2007 – 43,708 miles
  • 2006 – 39,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,025 miles
    Test number
    885578863877
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,025 miles (+84)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,025 miles
    Test number
    735388485887
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,941 miles (+943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    626421160891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,998 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    857301028600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,436 miles (+1,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,436 miles
    Test number
    298469389701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass111,762 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,762 miles
    Test number
    735925142170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,519 miles (+1,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    412051276703
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass108,654 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,654 miles
    Test number
    363597858208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,762 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,762 miles
    Test number
    381892436561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,264 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    394825050943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    968918956629
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail100,316 miles (+3,318)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    647793411093
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass96,998 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    528272506836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,249 miles
    Test number
    358509544339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,249 miles (+4,479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,249 miles
    Test number
    855599244340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass88,770 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,770 miles
    Test number
    849510053333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,008 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    247409132383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,753 miles (+1,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    468079741378
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Pass79,427 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    983608940319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    543503169303
    • 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)

  21. Fail73,061 miles (+19,250)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    362303969319
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  22. Fail53,811 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,811 miles
    Test number
    422401158445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass53,811 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,811 miles
    Test number
    532201258370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,708 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,708 miles
    Test number
    401872667348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,119 miles
    Test number
    210390786130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y283 XJB

Does Y283 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 XJB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y283 XJB?
The MOT on Y283 XJB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y283 XJB done?
Y283 XJB was recorded at 117,025 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has Y283 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 XJB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y283 XJB 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 Y283 XJB find?
Y283 XJB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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