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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 UKOMOT history

Y298 UKO is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

Y298 UKO green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
154,827 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 UKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 UKO was last recorded at 154,827 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,770 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,827 miles
  • 2023 – 152,491 miles
  • 2022 – 131,914 miles
  • 2021 – 114,164 miles
  • 2019 – 111,232 miles
  • 2018 – 100,610 miles
  • 2017 – 90,897 miles
  • 2016 – 82,341 miles
  • 2015 – 75,592 miles
  • 2014 – 73,252 miles
  • 2013 – 70,052 miles
  • 2012 – 66,131 miles
  • 2011 – 61,244 miles
  • 2010 – 57,052 miles
  • 2009 – 51,583 miles
  • 2008 – 46,209 miles
  • 2007 – 40,810 miles
  • 2006 – 35,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,827 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,827 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,827 miles
    Test number
    368167318911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail154,770 miles (+2,279)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,770 miles
    Test number
    478778345544
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass152,491 miles (+20,577)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,491 miles
    Test number
    381925767859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,914 miles (+17,750)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,914 miles
    Test number
    564979844967
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,164 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    880704466410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,232 miles (+10,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    962823226888
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,610 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    350087710553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,579 miles (+9,682)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,579 miles
    Test number
    562473184844
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,897 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    313065217066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,341 miles (+6,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    466320782309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail75,592 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,592 miles
    Test number
    387683705474
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  12. Pass75,592 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,592 miles
    Test number
    546973405294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,252 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,252 miles
    Test number
    917891214370
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail70,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    817622913322
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass70,052 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    999082213393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,131 miles (+4,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,131 miles
    Test number
    558148392296
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE BEGINNING TO WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

  17. Pass61,244 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    269676301374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,052 miles
    Test number
    244664010311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,052 miles (+5,469)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,052 miles
    Test number
    162164310356
    • FailureAxle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureAxle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  20. Pass51,583 miles (+5,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    233286619350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass46,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    342857818327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,209 miles (+5,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    870677018383
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass40,810 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    443930017377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,715 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    432601616362
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass35,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    442531216440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 UKO

Does Y298 UKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 UKO expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 UKO?
The MOT on Y298 UKO expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 UKO done?
Y298 UKO was recorded at 154,827 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has Y298 UKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 UKO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y298 UKO 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 UKO find?
Y298 UKO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all, and 1 more.

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