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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y287 TGFMOT history

Y287 TGF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 204,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

Y287 TGF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
204,188 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 TGF was last recorded at 204,188 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 2,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2014: 19,668 miles, lower than 182,269 miles on 1 Oct 2013.

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
201,385 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,803 miles
Average per year
7,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 204,188 miles
  • 2023 – 201,385 miles
  • 2014 – 19,668 miles
  • 2013 – 182,269 miles
  • 2012 – 168,234 miles
  • 2011 – 157,602 miles
  • 2010 – 138,701 miles
  • 2009 – 122,071 miles
  • 2008 – 101,162 miles
  • 2007 – 87,220 miles
  • 2006 – 73,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,188 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.

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,188 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    204,188 miles
    Test number
    151111712361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass201,385 miles (+181,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    201,385 miles
    Test number
    969600055064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail19,668 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,668 miles
    Test number
    226070184264
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  4. Pass19,668 miles (-162,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    19,668 miles
    Test number
    869480684225
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  5. Pass182,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    182,269 miles
    Test number
    138304573244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  6. Fail182,269 miles (+14,035)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,269 miles
    Test number
    379084273450
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass168,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    168,234 miles
    Test number
    118670872291
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail168,234 miles (+10,632)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,234 miles
    Test number
    855980972290
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass157,602 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    486426571225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,601 miles (+18,900)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,601 miles
    Test number
    649582171236
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Fail138,701 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    390069880490
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass138,701 miles (+16,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    744279180204
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass122,071 miles (+337)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    122,071 miles
    Test number
    943669589283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF REAR NEARSIDE TYRE
    • NoteTOW BAR FITTED

  14. Fail121,734 miles (+20,572)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,734 miles
    Test number
    952932089201
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF REAR NEARSIDE TYRE
    • NoteTOW BAR FITTED

  15. Pass101,162 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,162 miles
    Test number
    184767278222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,275 miles (+13,055)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,275 miles
    Test number
    201574768217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass87,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    180369917277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,216 miles (+14,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    381129617440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    194880126272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail73,123 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    224900026216
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y287 TGF

Does Y287 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 TGF expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 TGF?
The MOT on Y287 TGF expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 TGF done?
Y287 TGF was recorded at 204,188 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 7,310 miles a year.
Has Y287 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 TGF has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on Y287 TGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y287 TGF find?
Y287 TGF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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