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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y291 UKKMOT history

Y291 UKK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

Y291 UKK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,547 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 UKK
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
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 UKK was last recorded at 79,547 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,879 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
668 miles
Average per year
1,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,547 miles
  • 2025 – 78,879 miles
  • 2024 – 78,230 miles
  • 2023 – 77,546 miles
  • 2022 – 76,655 miles
  • 2021 – 75,643 miles
  • 2020 – 74,648 miles
  • 2019 – 73,351 miles
  • 2018 – 71,996 miles
  • 2017 – 70,306 miles
  • 2016 – 68,608 miles
  • 2015 – 67,637 miles
  • 2014 – 66,594 miles
  • 2013 – 66,220 miles
  • 2012 – 65,841 miles
  • 2011 – 65,264 miles
  • 2010 – 64,833 miles
  • 2009 – 64,127 miles
  • 2008 – 63,751 miles
  • 2007 – 62,679 miles
  • 2006 – 53,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,547 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    310195177125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass78,879 miles (+649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    315356815986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill excessively corroded ( created holes ) just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed area at front jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass78,230 miles (+684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    791864831186
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass77,546 miles (+891)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    624038797417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,655 miles (+1,012)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,655 miles
    Test number
    914241009631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSF outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,643 miles (+995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,643 miles
    Test number
    444639055011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass74,648 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    438884141922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail74,647 miles (+1,296)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    145941156031
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass73,351 miles (+1,355)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    73,351 miles
    Test number
    798629792935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    186293666739
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions just m. e.t

  11. Fail71,996 miles (+1,690)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    559117602619
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions just m. e.t

  12. Pass70,306 miles (+1,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    375774234756
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass68,608 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    352245802205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,637 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,637 miles
    Test number
    886126985007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,594 miles (+374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,594 miles
    Test number
    708606384059
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

  16. Pass66,220 miles (+379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    489219993000
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting abit low on tread

  17. Pass65,841 miles (+577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    536862802143
    • NoteScrew in tread of offside front tyre

  18. Pass65,264 miles (+431)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    429188491095
    • NoteBonnet is difficult to open.
    • NoteFront tyres are worn close to wear bars.
    • NoteLight rub marks at windscreen.

  19. Pass64,833 miles (+706)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    770825380002
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low but servicable.
    • NoteFront tyres are worn at edges and are close to wear bars.
    • NoteSlight free lift at offside front suspension strutt top mount.

  20. Pass64,127 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    194824899488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,751 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    210686598083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,679 miles (+8,714)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    163374377427
    • NotePower steering hose below abs unit weeping! †nearside rear brake pads appear low! †slight movement offside front strut top mount!
    • NoteSmall chip in screen, top of zoneA! †engine very smokey when purged, test driven to clear smoke for emissions!

  23. Pass53,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,965 miles
    Test number
    202643606140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 UKK

Does Y291 UKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y291 UKK is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y291 UKK?
The MOT on Y291 UKK is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y291 UKK done?
Y291 UKK was recorded at 79,547 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,279 miles a year.
Has Y291 UKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 UKK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y291 UKK 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 Y291 UKK find?
Y291 UKK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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