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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y287 BSFMOT history

Y287 BSF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

Y287 BSF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
131,927 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 BSF was last recorded at 131,927 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 3,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,277 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,650 miles
Average per year
3,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,927 miles
  • 2023 – 128,277 miles
  • 2022 – 124,490 miles
  • 2021 – 120,412 miles
  • 2020 – 116,853 miles
  • 2019 – 106,748 miles
  • 2018 – 98,205 miles
  • 2017 – 88,708 miles
  • 2016 – 86,627 miles
  • 2015 – 84,860 miles
  • 2014 – 83,012 miles
  • 2013 – 80,691 miles
  • 2012 – 78,937 miles
  • 2011 – 76,960 miles
  • 2010 – 74,832 miles
  • 2009 – 71,986 miles
  • 2008 – 69,462 miles
  • 2007 – 66,339 miles
  • 2006 – 63,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,927 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    323619787121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,927 miles (+3,650)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    886241252396
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,277 miles (+22)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,277 miles
    Test number
    639874429765
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,255 miles (+3,765)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,255 miles
    Test number
    715351618797
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,490 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    899241643152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,489 miles (+4,077)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    815196139236
    • MajorEmissions not tested oil and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass120,412 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    895456967083
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,412 miles (+3,559)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    903645407473
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,853 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,853 miles
    Test number
    705657448770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,768 miles (+10,020)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    985078069138
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,748 miles (+8,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,748 miles
    Test number
    127119117314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass98,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    693765163310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,205 miles (+9,497)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    689941542473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,708 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    267874208734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is perished

  15. Pass86,627 miles (+1,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    859745973913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail84,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    105420205186
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass84,860 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    259080505455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,012 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    205120204440
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass83,012 miles (+2,321)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    919050604187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass80,691 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    549169593063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bushes

  21. Fail80,688 miles (+1,751)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    759744493022
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight wear in offside and nearside front lower suspension arm, rear bushes

  22. Pass78,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    357531702122
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail78,937 miles (+1,977)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,937 miles
    Test number
    399081102108
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass76,960 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,960 miles
    Test number
    316699681089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,832 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,832 miles
    Test number
    150452580433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass74,832 miles (+2,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,832 miles
    Test number
    541342280001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass71,986 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    624285379064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,462 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    221161708444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,339 miles (+2,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    670211007105
    • 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)

  30. Pass63,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    791453096022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y287 BSF

Does Y287 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 BSF expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 BSF?
The MOT on Y287 BSF expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 BSF done?
Y287 BSF was recorded at 131,927 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
Has Y287 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 BSF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y287 BSF 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 Y287 BSF find?
Y287 BSF passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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