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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y291 UTRMOT history

Y291 UTR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.

Y291 UTR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
78,723 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 UTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 UTR was last recorded at 78,723 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 4,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,771 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,952 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,723 miles
  • 2023 – 73,771 miles
  • 2022 – 70,342 miles
  • 2021 – 67,725 miles
  • 2020 – 65,933 miles
  • 2019 – 63,131 miles
  • 2018 – 59,594 miles
  • 2017 – 56,244 miles
  • 2016 – 53,331 miles
  • 2015 – 50,245 miles
  • 2014 – 47,001 miles
  • 2013 – 43,766 miles
  • 2012 – 40,402 miles
  • 2011 – 38,173 miles
  • 2010 – 34,863 miles
  • 2009 – 30,069 miles
  • 2008 – 25,956 miles
  • 2007 – 20,825 miles
  • 2006 – 15,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWheel trims

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,723 miles (+4,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    996956852023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims
  2. Pass73,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,771 miles
    Test number
    120457652048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail73,742 miles (+3,400)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    867025363969
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass70,342 miles (+2,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    962403102638
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass67,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    588263605799
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail67,725 miles (+1,792)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    955260334168
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass65,933 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    754480079525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,131 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,131 miles
    Test number
    163888302207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass59,594 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,594 miles
    Test number
    461802056071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,244 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    330619388409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,331 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    789247281037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,245 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,245 miles
    Test number
    348737795094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,001 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,001 miles
    Test number
    648131394072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,766 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,766 miles
    Test number
    937682793064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,402 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    718144092015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,173 miles (+3,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    965824101194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass34,863 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    224595700466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,069 miles (+4,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,069 miles
    Test number
    904470719117
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to split
  19. Pass25,956 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    551478408169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    920939307189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,825 miles (+5,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    221059407181
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass15,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,232 miles
    Test number
    754511216123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 UTR

Does Y291 UTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 UTR expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 UTR?
The MOT on Y291 UTR expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 UTR done?
Y291 UTR was recorded at 78,723 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has Y291 UTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 UTR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y291 UTR 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 UTR find?
Y291 UTR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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