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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y288 TKJMOT history

Y288 TKJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

Y288 TKJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
126,702 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 TKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 TKJ was last recorded at 126,702 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,564 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
5,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,702 miles
  • 2020 – 125,564 miles
  • 2019 – 122,180 miles
  • 2018 – 118,206 miles
  • 2017 – 113,890 miles
  • 2016 – 110,977 miles
  • 2015 – 106,974 miles
  • 2014 – 100,685 miles
  • 2013 – 95,556 miles
  • 2012 – 91,570 miles
  • 2011 – 85,683 miles
  • 2010 – 81,653 miles
  • 2009 – 73,370 miles
  • 2008 – 65,066 miles
  • 2007 – 55,461 miles
  • 2006 – 47,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,702 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,702 miles (+1,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,702 miles
    Test number
    945978965536
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,564 miles (+3,384)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,564 miles
    Test number
    416368537672
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  3. Pass122,180 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    204193724817
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,180 miles (+3,974)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    600900997239
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,206 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,206 miles
    Test number
    799884827057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,890 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    203498601201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,977 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    816501507036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,974 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,974 miles
    Test number
    944682615849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail106,945 miles (+6,260)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    397677234556
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail100,685 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    389904124312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEml light on

  11. Pass100,685 miles (+5,129)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,685 miles
    Test number
    407524224428
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEml light on

  12. Fail95,556 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    135081383266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  13. Pass95,556 miles (+3,986)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    755721883202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  14. Pass91,570 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    485501112403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail91,566 miles (+5,883)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    667426302314
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    226241781256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,683 miles (+4,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    758831481247
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass81,653 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,653 miles
    Test number
    363102510355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,370 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,370 miles
    Test number
    324357579193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,365 miles (+8,299)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    673673179177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass65,066 miles (+9,605)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    442629058219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,461 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    911060787160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,261 miles
    Test number
    610759676191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y288 TKJ

Does Y288 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 TKJ expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 TKJ?
The MOT on Y288 TKJ expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 TKJ done?
Y288 TKJ was recorded at 126,702 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 5,111 miles a year.
Has Y288 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 TKJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on Y288 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
Y288 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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