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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y289 FFRMOT history

Y289 FFR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

Y289 FFR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
162,015 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 FFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 FFR was last recorded at 162,015 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 13,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,915 miles · 14 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
13,100 miles
Average per year
6,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 162,015 miles
  • 2020 – 148,915 miles
  • 2019 – 136,090 miles
  • 2018 – 130,353 miles
  • 2017 – 125,104 miles
  • 2015 – 118,190 miles
  • 2014 – 115,851 miles
  • 2013 – 113,062 miles
  • 2012 – 109,732 miles
  • 2011 – 104,634 miles
  • 2010 – 97,976 miles
  • 2009 – 86,979 miles
  • 2008 – 76,496 miles
  • 2007 – 66,625 miles
  • 2006 – 55,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,015 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,015 miles (+13,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    515317801885
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,915 miles (+12,825)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    940374234798
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,090 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    680297183031
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,090 miles (+5,737)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    726405484020
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,353 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    988908308944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Fail130,352 miles (+5,248)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,352 miles
    Test number
    173146051501
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass125,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    242979303397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail125,104 miles (+6,914)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,104 miles
    Test number
    722017382600
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass118,190 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,190 miles
    Test number
    930879922333
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail118,174 miles (+2,323)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,174 miles
    Test number
    485159247241
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass115,851 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,851 miles
    Test number
    439808064219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass113,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    158434933242
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail113,062 miles (+3,330)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    528637023297
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass109,732 miles (+216)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    245398822218
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wiper has a small tear in the tip

  15. Fail109,516 miles (+4,882)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,516 miles
    Test number
    485141422252
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wiper has a small tear in the tip

  16. Pass104,634 miles (+30)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    855947521262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail104,604 miles (+6,628)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    506224521269
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass97,976 miles (+2,030)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    310065920475
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs worn

  19. Pass95,946 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    810198690039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,979 miles (+10,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,979 miles
    Test number
    304960419103
    • AdvisoryFront drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass76,496 miles (+9,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    490787808119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,625 miles (+10,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    860247907120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    884647516193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 FFR

Does Y289 FFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 FFR expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 FFR?
The MOT on Y289 FFR expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 FFR done?
Y289 FFR was recorded at 162,015 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 6,833 miles a year.
Has Y289 FFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 FFR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y289 FFR 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 Y289 FFR find?
Y289 FFR passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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