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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y289 TGFMOT history

Y289 TGF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

Y289 TGF grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
196,206 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 TGF was last recorded at 196,206 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2013: 11,486 miles, lower than 107,293 miles on 11 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
193,167 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
8,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,206 miles
  • 2021 – 193,167 miles
  • 2020 – 190,569 miles
  • 2019 – 185,890 miles
  • 2018 – 177,083 miles
  • 2017 – 171,495 miles
  • 2016 – 154,285 miles
  • 2015 – 143,718 miles
  • 2014 – 128,025 miles
  • 2013 – 11,486 miles
  • 2012 – 107,293 miles
  • 2011 – 102,422 miles
  • 2010 – 98,712 miles
  • 2009 – 87,754 miles
  • 2006 – 63,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged SIDE MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,206 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,206 miles
    Test number
    252672071617
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged SIDE MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail196,206 miles (+3,039)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,206 miles
    Test number
    650927040818
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged SIDE MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass193,167 miles (+2,598)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    193,167 miles
    Test number
    535621015592
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,569 miles
    Test number
    655963065045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Fail190,569 miles (+4,679)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,569 miles
    Test number
    396020371476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass185,890 miles (+8,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,890 miles
    Test number
    920999899648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,083 miles (+5,588)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,083 miles
    Test number
    442959684304
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,495 miles (+17,210)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    171,495 miles
    Test number
    118936579555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,285 miles (+10,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    154,285 miles
    Test number
    779803385358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn

  10. Pass143,718 miles (+15,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    352067550955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass128,025 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    739325124268
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush split

  12. Fail128,008 miles (+116,522)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,008 miles
    Test number
    945024524225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteDeep cuts/splits around offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush split

  13. Pass11,486 miles (-95,807)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,486 miles
    Test number
    376886023278
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Pass107,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    245211512009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail107,293 miles (+4,871)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    645701612093
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass102,422 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    905212811007
    • NoteEmissions close to limit
    • NoteSome play in both front strut top mounts
    • NoteSome play in o/s rack

  17. Fail102,420 miles (+3,708)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,420 miles
    Test number
    709922011074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEmissions close to limit
    • NoteSome play in both front top strut mounts
    • NoteSome play in o/s steering rack

  18. Pass98,712 miles (+10,958)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    364698500092
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChip in o/s head lamp
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Fail87,754 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    162145819038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass87,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    870645419022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    444253537476
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    761153037326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    103768126350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,936 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    443518726398
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y289 TGF

Does Y289 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 TGF expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 TGF?
The MOT on Y289 TGF expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 TGF done?
Y289 TGF was recorded at 196,206 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 8,281 miles a year.
Has Y289 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 TGF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y289 TGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y289 TGF find?
Y289 TGF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror cracked; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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