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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y285 VLDMOT history

Y285 VLD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

Y285 VLD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
133,064 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 VLD was last recorded at 133,064 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 3,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,150 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,914 miles
Average per year
4,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,064 miles
  • 2024 – 129,150 miles
  • 2023 – 125,661 miles
  • 2022 – 122,980 miles
  • 2021 – 117,160 miles
  • 2020 – 116,070 miles
  • 2019 – 113,011 miles
  • 2018 – 110,588 miles
  • 2016 – 108,601 miles
  • 2015 – 106,142 miles
  • 2014 – 103,963 miles
  • 2013 – 100,609 miles
  • 2012 – 95,227 miles
  • 2011 – 90,504 miles
  • 2010 – 85,332 miles
  • 2009 – 80,569 miles
  • 2008 – 75,437 miles
  • 2007 – 62,236 miles
  • 2006 – 49,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,064 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Play in offside front top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,064 miles (+3,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,064 miles
    Test number
    271485985520
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has corrosion

  2. Pass129,150 miles (+3,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    837226381095
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass125,661 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    281362293901
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,661 miles (+2,681)5 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    763007030437
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,980 miles (+5,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,980 miles
    Test number
    604879171775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,160 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    661847097622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front top mount

  7. Fail117,156 miles (+1,086)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,156 miles
    Test number
    280537258194
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside front top mount
    • AdvisoryReverse lights n/w
    • AdvisoryWater leak from engine

  8. Pass116,070 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    678772457227
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,070 miles (+3,059)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    902027707066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    161461448160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail113,011 miles (+2,423)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,011 miles
    Test number
    286651615718
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass110,588 miles (+1,987)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,588 miles
    Test number
    818561693764
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes Binding Slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass108,601 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    509557439153
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail108,601 miles (+2,459)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,601 miles
    Test number
    144319175304
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass106,142 miles (+2,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    268886535403
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to go out of shape

  16. Fail103,963 miles3 repaired8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    105587854171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust System Deteriorated
    • NoteRear Tyres Deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass103,963 miles (+3,354)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,963 miles
    Test number
    228417654104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust System Deteriorated
    • NoteRear Tyres Deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass100,609 miles (+5,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,609 miles
    Test number
    957832083009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,227 miles
    Test number
    348114072011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail95,220 miles (+4,716)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    519034972064
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass90,504 miles (+5,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,504 miles
    Test number
    916165771029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,332 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,332 miles
    Test number
    694951770028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,569 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    822960389070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,437 miles (+13,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    900601078034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,236 miles (+12,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,236 miles
    Test number
    460085377017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    763770366076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 VLD

Does Y285 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 VLD expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 VLD?
The MOT on Y285 VLD expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 VLD done?
Y285 VLD was recorded at 133,064 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 4,289 miles a year.
Has Y285 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 VLD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 VLD 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 Y285 VLD find?
Y285 VLD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: underbody has corrosion.

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