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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y286 FFJMOT history

Y286 FFJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

Y286 FFJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
213,387 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 FFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 FFJ was last recorded at 213,387 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 5,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,066 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,321 miles
Average per year
8,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,387 miles
  • 2021 – 208,066 miles
  • 2019 – 200,053 miles
  • 2018 – 191,261 miles
  • 2017 – 186,358 miles
  • 2016 – 179,482 miles
  • 2015 – 169,550 miles
  • 2014 – 158,463 miles
  • 2012 – 148,202 miles
  • 2011 – 140,038 miles
  • 2010 – 132,548 miles
  • 2009 – 118,393 miles
  • 2008 – 105,203 miles
  • 2007 – 93,898 miles
  • 2006 – 83,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,387 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,387 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,387 miles
    Test number
    800146527854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,066 miles (+8,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,066 miles
    Test number
    474941279939
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,053 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,053 miles
    Test number
    231399394845
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail200,053 miles (+8,792)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,053 miles
    Test number
    586171859723
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass191,261 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    191,261 miles
    Test number
    948957312561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass186,358 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    186,358 miles
    Test number
    819930463715
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  7. Fail186,314 miles (+6,832)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,314 miles
    Test number
    951105719190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  8. Pass179,482 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,482 miles
    Test number
    825110004238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  9. Fail179,477 miles (+9,927)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,477 miles
    Test number
    436455587700
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting damaged

  10. Pass169,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    169,550 miles
    Test number
    119433575084
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail169,548 miles (+11,085)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,548 miles
    Test number
    715773675066
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass158,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    158,463 miles
    Test number
    516963774031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail158,463 miles (+10,261)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,463 miles
    Test number
    669432674050
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass148,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    148,202 miles
    Test number
    438554582220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,202 miles (+8,164)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,202 miles
    Test number
    455994482200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  16. Pass140,038 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    398507451442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer box corroded but sound at present.

  17. Fail140,038 miles (+7,490)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    506177251297
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer box corroded but sound at present.

  18. Pass132,548 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    132,548 miles
    Test number
    553718510263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteLeak from air conditioning system
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  19. Fail132,548 miles (+14,155)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,548 miles
    Test number
    233957810204
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteLeak from air conditioning system
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  20. Pass118,393 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    361288819486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2-3mm.

  21. Fail118,393 miles (+13,190)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    684548319202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2-3mm.

  22. Pass105,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    222262348104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail105,203 miles (+11,305)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    230132948457
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass93,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    543738837163
    • NoteSee previous advisery

  25. Fail93,898 miles (+10,672)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    971098637105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass83,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    264817836456
    • 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)
    • 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)

Questions about Y286 FFJ

Does Y286 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 FFJ expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 FFJ?
The MOT on Y286 FFJ expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 FFJ done?
Y286 FFJ was recorded at 213,387 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 8,295 miles a year.
Has Y286 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 FFJ has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y286 FFJ 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 Y286 FFJ find?
Y286 FFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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