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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y294 XJFMOT history

Y294 XJF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y294 XJF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,379 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 XJF
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
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 XJF was last recorded at 119,379 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,376 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,379 miles
  • 2024 – 116,681 miles
  • 2023 – 114,160 miles
  • 2022 – 111,105 miles
  • 2021 – 107,949 miles
  • 2020 – 105,667 miles
  • 2019 – 103,066 miles
  • 2018 – 99,559 miles
  • 2017 – 96,125 miles
  • 2016 – 92,350 miles
  • 2015 – 88,353 miles
  • 2014 – 84,886 miles
  • 2013 – 80,880 miles
  • 2012 – 76,760 miles
  • 2011 – 72,689 miles
  • 2010 – 67,114 miles
  • 2009 – 62,369 miles
  • 2008 – 56,870 miles
  • 2007 – 52,254 miles
  • 2006 – 46,999 miles
  • 2005 – 36,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,379 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,379 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,379 miles
    Test number
    439702384615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,376 miles (+2,695)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    210779075404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,681 miles (+2,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,681 miles
    Test number
    865146365808
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNote! exhaust centre mount is broken from exhaust.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,160 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    424155740204
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass111,105 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,105 miles
    Test number
    575851333550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,097 miles (+3,148)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,097 miles
    Test number
    666774646431
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass107,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,949 miles
    Test number
    255198235448
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail107,944 miles (+2,277)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,944 miles
    Test number
    729079589598
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,667 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    321749815501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    970327559140
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail103,066 miles (+3,507)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    500936239656
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass99,559 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    269086809563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    980197653824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,125 miles (+3,775)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    768636423430
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass92,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,350 miles
    Test number
    410679787599
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail92,349 miles (+3,996)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    830289190275
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,353 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,353 miles
    Test number
    923210336054
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail88,246 miles (+3,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    662794797216
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,886 miles (+4,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    417741434409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass80,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    626106833319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,875 miles (+4,115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    366396233364
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass76,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    165345232359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,757 miles (+4,068)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,757 miles
    Test number
    497305032371
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass72,689 miles (+5,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    196208521376
    • NoteNote! both rear brake discs are corroded & pitted & advise attension asap, allso the esp warning light is indicating a system malfunction.

  25. Pass67,114 miles (+4,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    724009620349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass62,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    262371139358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,369 miles (+5,499)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    892371339379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass56,870 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    144956338393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,254 miles (+5,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    724516027381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass46,999 miles (+10,598)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,999 miles
    Test number
    494267226305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,401 miles
    Test number
    852433835359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 XJF

Does Y294 XJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 XJF is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y294 XJF?
The MOT on Y294 XJF is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 XJF done?
Y294 XJF was recorded at 119,379 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
Has Y294 XJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 XJF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y294 XJF 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 Y294 XJF find?
Y294 XJF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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