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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y289 YTPMOT history

Y289 YTP is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

Y289 YTP beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
118,905 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 YTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y289 YTP was last recorded at 118,905 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,675 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
5,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,905 miles
  • 2022 – 118,675 miles
  • 2021 – 118,558 miles
  • 2020 – 114,039 miles
  • 2019 – 106,709 miles
  • 2018 – 100,962 miles
  • 2017 – 94,522 miles
  • 2016 – 89,750 miles
  • 2015 – 84,656 miles
  • 2014 – 80,397 miles
  • 2013 – 74,726 miles
  • 2012 – 69,421 miles
  • 2011 – 61,668 miles
  • 2010 – 55,848 miles
  • 2009 – 48,829 miles
  • 2008 – 43,328 miles
  • 2007 – 39,215 miles
  • 2006 – 30,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,905 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,905 miles (+230)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,905 miles
    Test number
    173718257409
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Pass118,675 miles (+117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    371629121626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    549061837564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack joint has play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,558 miles (+199)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    857006838166
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack joint has play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,359 miles (+4,320)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    486426923473
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    170816952913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,039 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    145055817033
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axles bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,039 miles (+7,330)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    767552569604
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axles bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    636218461197
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail106,700 miles (+5,738)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,700 miles
    Test number
    914291980838
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass100,962 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,962 miles
    Test number
    200176995751
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail100,838 miles (+6,316)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,838 miles
    Test number
    125607320587
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass94,522 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,522 miles
    Test number
    570623015452
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail94,469 miles (+4,719)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,469 miles
    Test number
    833028606965
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating disc badly corroded not excessively weakened (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass89,750 miles (+5,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,750 miles
    Test number
    428184624427
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass84,656 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,656 miles
    Test number
    378614315176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  17. Fail84,613 miles (+4,216)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,613 miles
    Test number
    635397705173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  18. Pass80,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    135978124152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail80,397 miles (+5,671)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    288428824473
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,726 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    619853813136
    • NoteCentre exhaust support corroded

  21. Fail74,726 miles (+5,305)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    228553813485
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust support corroded

  22. Pass69,421 miles (+7,753)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,421 miles
    Test number
    186879002128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre silencer support bracket in poor condition

  23. Pass61,668 miles (+5,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    256410911139
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly.

  24. Pass55,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    684907310127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,845 miles (+7,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    312297010191
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass48,829 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,829 miles
    Test number
    401417119161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,328 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,328 miles
    Test number
    530586618167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,215 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,215 miles
    Test number
    364609827155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    811226316129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 YTP

Does Y289 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 YTP expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 YTP?
The MOT on Y289 YTP expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 YTP done?
Y289 YTP was recorded at 118,905 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 5,254 miles a year.
Has Y289 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 YTP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y289 YTP 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 YTP find?
Y289 YTP failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering arm; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 11 more.

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