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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 HBTMOT history

Y298 HBT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

Y298 HBT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2023
Mileage
155,555 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 HBT
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 HBT was last recorded at 155,555 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 4,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,943 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,612 miles
Average per year
6,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,555 miles
  • 2021 – 150,943 miles
  • 2020 – 150,919 miles
  • 2019 – 137,063 miles
  • 2018 – 127,946 miles
  • 2017 – 123,270 miles
  • 2016 – 118,894 miles
  • 2015 – 110,546 miles
  • 2014 – 100,628 miles
  • 2013 – 89,172 miles
  • 2012 – 76,507 miles
  • 2011 – 71,840 miles
  • 2010 – 67,518 miles
  • 2009 – 61,263 miles
  • 2008 – 56,245 miles
  • 2007 – 50,473 miles
  • 2006 – 45,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,555 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,555 miles
    Test number
    684497848837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass150,943 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,943 miles
    Test number
    853888145194
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail150,942 miles (+23)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,942 miles
    Test number
    799819707621
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail150,919 miles (+13,856)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,919 miles
    Test number
    726442536515
    • MajorFuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody muddy

  5. Pass137,063 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,063 miles
    Test number
    963844079631
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail137,044 miles (+9,098)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,044 miles
    Test number
    981871025519
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass127,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    209640243042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,946 miles (+4,676)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,946 miles
    Test number
    181230271186
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested would not read due to blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near centre joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass123,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,270 miles
    Test number
    286675155773
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail123,270 miles (+4,376)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,270 miles
    Test number
    705005950085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,894 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,894 miles
    Test number
    862522222270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,546 miles
    Test number
    716839675026
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail110,546 miles (+9,918)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,546 miles
    Test number
    159926475495
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass100,628 miles (+11,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    895921174042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass89,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    357680373020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,172 miles (+12,665)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    448710773074
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass76,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    978790182056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,507 miles (+4,667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    437159472051
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass71,840 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    299176121176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  20. Fail71,840 miles (+4,322)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    925526121186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  21. Pass67,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    873125020101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,518 miles (+6,255)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    353385520194
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,263 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    103241229190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,245 miles (+5,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,245 miles
    Test number
    270393128133
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass50,473 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    144091527151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    224998406462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 HBT

Does Y298 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 HBT expired on 2 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 HBT?
The MOT on Y298 HBT expired on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 HBT done?
Y298 HBT was recorded at 155,555 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 6,958 miles a year.
Has Y298 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 HBT has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y298 HBT 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 Y298 HBT find?
Y298 HBT passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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