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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y288 UONMOT history

Y288 UON is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y288 UON red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,877 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 UON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 UON was last recorded at 122,877 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,389 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,488 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,877 miles
  • 2025 – 120,389 miles
  • 2024 – 117,674 miles
  • 2023 – 116,392 miles
  • 2022 – 112,743 miles
  • 2021 – 111,924 miles
  • 2020 – 111,273 miles
  • 2019 – 109,938 miles
  • 2018 – 107,275 miles
  • 2017 – 104,105 miles
  • 2015 – 101,461 miles
  • 2014 – 99,359 miles
  • 2013 – 95,211 miles
  • 2012 – 93,715 miles
  • 2011 – 91,592 miles
  • 2010 – 90,878 miles
  • 2009 – 87,685 miles
  • 2008 – 79,160 miles
  • 2007 – 74,548 miles
  • 2006 – 63,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,877 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    413199593938
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail122,877 miles (+2,488)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    719095716542
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,389 miles (+2,715)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    868890053900
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass117,674 miles (+1,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,674 miles
    Test number
    320982983152
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass116,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    454520172620
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail116,392 miles (+3,649)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    682010237348
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass112,743 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    630313322205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,924 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,924 miles
    Test number
    111963434851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass111,273 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,273 miles
    Test number
    320833170683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,938 miles (+2,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    917115282235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass107,275 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,275 miles
    Test number
    835723159278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Fail107,274 miles (+3,169)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,274 miles
    Test number
    901706677663
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass104,105 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    806565581651
    • AdvisoryBattery flat
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass101,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,461 miles
    Test number
    458856562777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,455 miles (+2,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    633346603154
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass99,359 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    738583084213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    485395703471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,211 miles (+1,496)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    729554403371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  19. Pass93,715 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    896971432375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,592 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    608079601362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,878 miles (+3,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,878 miles
    Test number
    310985390282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  22. Pass87,685 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,685 miles
    Test number
    743671889227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,160 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    354700488012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,548 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    141374397014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    982025376011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 UON

Does Y288 UON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 UON is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 UON?
The MOT on Y288 UON is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 UON done?
Y288 UON was recorded at 122,877 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has Y288 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 UON has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y288 UON 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 UON find?
Y288 UON passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends, and 4 more.

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