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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y284 TDLMOT history

Y284 TDL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

Y284 TDL green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,118 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 TDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 TDL was last recorded at 148,118 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 4,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2019: 128,090 miles, lower than 128,839 miles on 3 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,651 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,467 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,118 miles
  • 2025 – 143,651 miles
  • 2024 – 139,833 miles
  • 2023 – 137,987 miles
  • 2022 – 134,602 miles
  • 2021 – 132,998 miles
  • 2020 – 132,372 miles
  • 2019 – 128,090 miles
  • 2018 – 128,839 miles
  • 2017 – 116,978 miles
  • 2016 – 112,677 miles
  • 2015 – 106,373 miles
  • 2014 – 99,813 miles
  • 2013 – 95,949 miles
  • 2012 – 92,313 miles
  • 2011 – 89,308 miles
  • 2010 – 85,381 miles
  • 2009 – 80,589 miles
  • 2008 – 74,413 miles
  • 2007 – 68,519 miles
  • 2006 – 61,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,118 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,118 miles (+4,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,118 miles
    Test number
    537599283609
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of test

  2. Pass143,651 miles (+3,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,651 miles
    Test number
    319476951797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of test

  3. Pass139,833 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    580630159157
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,987 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,987 miles
    Test number
    456061407890
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,602 miles
    Test number
    138567889586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail134,602 miles (+1,604)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,602 miles
    Test number
    627036281896
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass132,998 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,998 miles
    Test number
    273084037352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose split but not leaking

  8. Pass132,372 miles (+4,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,372 miles
    Test number
    233819092023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,090 miles (-749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    318021709247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty

  10. Pass128,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    557956177123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail128,839 miles (+11,861)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    117701886476
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass116,978 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,978 miles
    Test number
    633303462110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail116,976 miles (+4,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    979368356446
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass112,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,677 miles
    Test number
    879006590972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail112,677 miles (+6,304)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,677 miles
    Test number
    353571846839
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    136194985044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,373 miles (+6,560)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,373 miles
    Test number
    458644185063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass99,813 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    105170794097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,949 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,949 miles
    Test number
    787414393035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,313 miles
    Test number
    126854992064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,313 miles (+3,005)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,313 miles
    Test number
    149974192455
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass89,308 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    918812781096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    662784880009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,381 miles (+4,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    171344480008
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass80,589 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    840544189012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre

  26. Fail80,589 miles (+6,176)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,589 miles
    Test number
    592734489094
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre

  27. Pass74,413 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,413 miles
    Test number
    151963598007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,519 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    292185997077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    702905596007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y284 TDL

Does Y284 TDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 TDL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y284 TDL?
The MOT on Y284 TDL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y284 TDL done?
Y284 TDL was recorded at 148,118 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has Y284 TDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 TDL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y284 TDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y284 TDL find?
Y284 TDL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm; wheel trims fitted at the time of test.

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