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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y288 DCVMOT history

Y288 DCV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

Y288 DCV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
160,395 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 DCV
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
2 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 DCV was last recorded at 160,395 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,385 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,395 miles
  • 2021 – 160,385 miles
  • 2020 – 155,084 miles
  • 2019 – 149,418 miles
  • 2018 – 142,576 miles
  • 2017 – 136,467 miles
  • 2016 – 132,294 miles
  • 2015 – 127,634 miles
  • 2014 – 121,512 miles
  • 2013 – 114,216 miles
  • 2012 – 109,140 miles
  • 2011 – 104,104 miles
  • 2010 – 98,477 miles
  • 2009 – 94,190 miles
  • 2008 – 83,967 miles
  • 2007 – 76,227 miles
  • 2006 – 67,619 miles
  • 2005 – 54,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,395 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear wiper deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Hand brake only just passed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,395 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,395 miles
    Test number
    142849141345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,385 miles (+5,301)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,385 miles
    Test number
    474611574045
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate will not open

  3. Pass155,084 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    155,084 miles
    Test number
    261255976221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exterior door handle in op

  4. Pass149,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,418 miles
    Test number
    286459780359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,418 miles (+6,842)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,418 miles
    Test number
    486236113198
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre tread has nail in
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring fouling subframe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear external door handle in op
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  6. Pass142,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,576 miles
    Test number
    924232683836
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just passed

  7. Fail142,576 miles (+6,109)2 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,576 miles
    Test number
    448429048869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just passed

  8. Pass136,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,467 miles
    Test number
    127238363065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,467 miles (+4,173)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,467 miles
    Test number
    147314533225
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass132,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    841244677621
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exterior handle will not open door

  11. Fail132,294 miles (+4,660)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    725352301347
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exterior handle will not open door

  12. Pass127,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,634 miles
    Test number
    856779815259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,634 miles (+6,122)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,634 miles
    Test number
    877377515213
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  14. Pass121,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    135497814239
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail121,512 miles (+7,296)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    185237114246
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass114,216 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,216 miles
    Test number
    188570013276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r lower shock bush has slight play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracked on inner edge and sidewall

  17. Fail114,215 miles (+5,075)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,215 miles
    Test number
    875170513289
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r lower shock bush has slight play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre badly perished and cracked on inner edge

  18. Pass109,140 miles (+5,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    476912312287
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall perished

  19. Pass104,104 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    329054901203
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped
    • NoteNail in the nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to pearsh
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted

  20. Fail104,103 miles (+5,626)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,103 miles
    Test number
    468544901229
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc's are lipped
    • NoteNail in the nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to pearsh
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted

  21. Pass98,477 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    672584310251
    • NoteBoth front lower arms bushes starting to pearsh
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteSlight bind to offside rear wheel

  22. Fail98,476 miles (+4,286)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,476 miles
    Test number
    390784810240
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower arms bushes starting to pearsh
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteSlight bind to offside rear wheel

  23. Pass94,190 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    444421319264
    • NoteFront bumper scuffed
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted
    • NoteSmall stone chips and tamar tag in windscreen

  24. Fail91,490 miles (+7,523)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    754351019230
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront bumper scuffed
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NotePlastic under tray fitted
    • NoteSmall stone chips and tamar tag in windscreen

  25. Pass83,967 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,967 miles
    Test number
    711193618265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    362371917269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,227 miles (+8,608)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,227 miles
    Test number
    350861717482
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  28. Pass67,619 miles (+12,844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    500053316294
    • NoteN/S front tyre close to legal limit.
    • NoteN/S rear tyre close to legal limit.

  29. Pass54,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    54,775 miles
    Test number
    712929405254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y288 DCV

Does Y288 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 DCV expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 DCV?
The MOT on Y288 DCV expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 DCV done?
Y288 DCV was recorded at 160,395 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
Has Y288 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 DCV has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y288 DCV 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 Y288 DCV find?
Y288 DCV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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