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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y28 SMJMOT history

Y28 SMJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

Y28 SMJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,544 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 SMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 SMJ was last recorded at 80,544 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,542 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,544 miles
  • 2025 – 77,595 miles
  • 2024 – 74,532 miles
  • 2023 – 70,928 miles
  • 2022 – 67,915 miles
  • 2021 – 64,514 miles
  • 2020 – 61,051 miles
  • 2019 – 55,264 miles
  • 2018 – 51,360 miles
  • 2017 – 46,321 miles
  • 2016 – 39,257 miles
  • 2015 – 32,493 miles
  • 2014 – 27,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,544 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,544 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    650212982928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail80,542 miles (+2,947)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    851153993842
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass77,595 miles (+3,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    428827586916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass74,532 miles (+3,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,532 miles
    Test number
    450012279365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass70,928 miles (+3,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,928 miles
    Test number
    682958142999
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass67,915 miles (+3,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    951584551777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass64,514 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,514 miles
    Test number
    162580803410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,051 miles (+5,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,051 miles
    Test number
    729589577892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass55,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    649427083283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,264 miles (+3,904)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    199473710917
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrigger point not met
  11. Pass51,360 miles (+5,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    335966816755
    • AdvisoryTrigger point not met and undertrays fitted
  12. Pass46,321 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    151812079778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,257 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    588451683282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,493 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,493 miles
    Test number
    518993895081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,261 miles
    Test number
    198828394062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 SMJ

Does Y28 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 SMJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 SMJ?
The MOT on Y28 SMJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 SMJ done?
Y28 SMJ was recorded at 80,544 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
Has Y28 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 SMJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 SMJ 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 SMJ find?
Y28 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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