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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y289 PDOMOT history

Y289 PDO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 216,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

Y289 PDO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
216,384 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 PDO
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
28 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 PDO was last recorded at 216,384 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,380 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 216,384 miles
  • 2020 – 209,513 miles
  • 2019 – 202,966 miles
  • 2018 – 197,361 miles
  • 2017 – 191,037 miles
  • 2016 – 180,271 miles
  • 2015 – 173,175 miles
  • 2014 – 155,274 miles
  • 2013 – 152,102 miles
  • 2012 – 146,503 miles
  • 2011 – 143,582 miles
  • 2010 – 135,600 miles
  • 2009 – 131,917 miles
  • 2008 – 121,030 miles
  • 2007 – 108,063 miles
  • 2006 – 94,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,384 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,384 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    216,384 miles
    Test number
    279664867414
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail216,380 miles (+6,867)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,380 miles
    Test number
    577003980971
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass209,513 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    209,513 miles
    Test number
    489901060751
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail209,513 miles (+6,547)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,513 miles
    Test number
    617121337078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass202,966 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,966 miles
    Test number
    352411316185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass197,361 miles (+6,324)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    197,361 miles
    Test number
    666374173900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass191,037 miles (+10,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    191,037 miles
    Test number
    658135291691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,271 miles (+7,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    180,271 miles
    Test number
    679428888705
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

  9. Pass173,175 miles (+17,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    173,175 miles
    Test number
    599306265092
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass155,274 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,274 miles
    Test number
    177366064057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,102 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    152,102 miles
    Test number
    237936683489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,503 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,503 miles
    Test number
    296697682454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,582 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    143,582 miles
    Test number
    589250311219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    250944690104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail135,600 miles (+3,683)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    451691390112
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass131,917 miles (+10,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    131,917 miles
    Test number
    193364189194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass121,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    121,030 miles
    Test number
    310406788193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail121,030 miles (+12,967)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,030 miles
    Test number
    321786588172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass108,063 miles (+13,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    108,063 miles
    Test number
    293621697148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    212452996408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail94,263 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    312601696143
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about Y289 PDO

Does Y289 PDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 PDO expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 PDO?
The MOT on Y289 PDO expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 PDO done?
Y289 PDO was recorded at 216,384 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 7,760 miles a year.
Has Y289 PDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 PDO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y289 PDO 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 PDO find?
Y289 PDO passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: central exhaust bracket deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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