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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

Y28 RALMOT history

Y28 RAL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

Y28 RAL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,307 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 RAL was last recorded at 109,307 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,307 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,307 miles
  • 2025 – 104,699 miles
  • 2024 – 99,377 miles
  • 2023 – 92,636 miles
  • 2022 – 81,580 miles
  • 2021 – 70,048 miles
  • 2020 – 66,250 miles
  • 2019 – 59,448 miles
  • 2018 – 53,801 miles
  • 2017 – 46,472 miles
  • 2016 – 40,925 miles
  • 2015 – 31,609 miles
  • 2014 – 27,005 miles
  • 2013 – 22,084 miles
  • 2012 – 16,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,307 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows signs of getting hot - free at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,307 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    284309124456
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows signs of getting hot - free at time of test
  2. Fail109,307 miles (+4,608)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    827213641493
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows signs of getting hot - free at time of test
  3. Pass104,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    136075345990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail104,699 miles (+5,322)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    200979675944
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass99,377 miles (+6,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,377 miles
    Test number
    986458841007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,636 miles (+11,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,636 miles
    Test number
    207635070853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,580 miles (+11,532)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    502996123825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,048 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    819485535192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,250 miles (+6,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    302944916066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in n/s/f tyre
  10. Pass59,448 miles (+5,647)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,448 miles
    Test number
    494026041257
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass53,801 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    365911141720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,472 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,472 miles
    Test number
    698529365283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass40,925 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    868609025707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,609 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    996372685072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,005 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    358402924191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,084 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,084 miles
    Test number
    506355403113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,640 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,640 miles
    Test number
    836411222128
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge (close to limit)

Questions about Y28 RAL

Does Y28 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 RAL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 RAL?
The MOT on Y28 RAL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 RAL done?
Y28 RAL was recorded at 109,307 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,729 miles a year.
Has Y28 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 RAL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 RAL 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 Y28 RAL find?
Y28 RAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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