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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y288 KDGMOT history

Y288 KDG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y288 KDG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,973 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 KDG
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
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 KDG was last recorded at 152,973 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,196 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,777 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,973 miles
  • 2025 – 146,196 miles
  • 2024 – 123,544 miles
  • 2023 – 123,248 miles
  • 2022 – 120,070 miles
  • 2021 – 118,881 miles
  • 2020 – 113,579 miles
  • 2019 – 108,631 miles
  • 2018 – 104,080 miles
  • 2017 – 98,430 miles
  • 2016 – 93,025 miles
  • 2014 – 87,701 miles
  • 2013 – 82,268 miles
  • 2011 – 77,284 miles
  • 2010 – 72,158 miles
  • 2009 – 65,288 miles
  • 2008 – 58,030 miles
  • 2007 – 45,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **** (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **** (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,973 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,973 miles
    Test number
    247771012061
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **** (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **** (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail152,973 miles (+6,777)2 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,973 miles
    Test number
    612628667693
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **** (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt **** (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass146,196 miles (+22,652)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,196 miles
    Test number
    785275284321
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,544 miles (+296)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,544 miles
    Test number
    989844800833
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass123,248 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    800514905932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,070 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,070 miles
    Test number
    757221822495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,881 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,881 miles
    Test number
    734018714401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    952728721401
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily perished and cracked

  9. Fail113,579 miles (+4,948)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    661846002771
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heavily perished and cracked

  10. Pass108,631 miles (+4,551)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,631 miles
    Test number
    734209535370
    • AdvisoryBrake lever has slightly reserve travel
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass104,080 miles (+5,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,080 miles
    Test number
    901040155256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass98,430 miles (+5,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    816752958580
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass93,025 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    370958716660
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass87,701 miles (+5,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,701 miles
    Test number
    518320464126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass82,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    857791153136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,268 miles (+4,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,268 miles
    Test number
    945599743173
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass77,284 miles (+5,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    106424311352
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  18. Pass72,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    301768720390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,158 miles (+6,870)1 dangerous5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    663514210345
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteO/s inner cv boot loosing grease

  20. Pass65,288 miles (+7,258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    310712599229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass58,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    604957878255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,030 miles (+12,806)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    742286578289
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass45,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,224 miles
    Test number
    220119207482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,224 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,224 miles
    Test number
    500308107176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y288 KDG

Does Y288 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 KDG is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 KDG?
The MOT on Y288 KDG is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 KDG done?
Y288 KDG was recorded at 152,973 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has Y288 KDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 KDG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y288 KDG 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 KDG find?
Y288 KDG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ****; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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