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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 XBUMOT history

Y298 XBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

Y298 XBU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
171,800 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 XBU
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
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 XBU was last recorded at 171,800 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 2,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,992 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,808 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,800 miles
  • 2021 – 168,992 miles
  • 2020 – 168,428 miles
  • 2019 – 168,287 miles
  • 2018 – 168,283 miles
  • 2017 – 167,915 miles
  • 2016 – 166,165 miles
  • 2015 – 159,578 miles
  • 2014 – 146,916 miles
  • 2013 – 142,237 miles
  • 2012 – 135,414 miles
  • 2011 – 129,785 miles
  • 2010 – 121,796 miles
  • 2009 – 115,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,800 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged and corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged and corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,800 miles (+2,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,800 miles
    Test number
    647095549935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass168,992 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,992 miles
    Test number
    308564942968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail168,919 miles (+491)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    141631989840
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass168,428 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,428 miles
    Test number
    777863019110
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s sill

  5. Fail168,419 miles (+132)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,419 miles
    Test number
    885089011763
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s sill

  6. Pass168,287 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    309248540160
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail168,287 miles (+4)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    776156663108
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass168,283 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    168,283 miles
    Test number
    586960123514
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail168,283 miles (+368)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,283 miles
    Test number
    124457408858
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass167,915 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,915 miles
    Test number
    319300066769
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable slightly damaged but can still function as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

  11. Fail167,915 miles (+1,750)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,915 miles
    Test number
    894213094549
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but can still function as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable slightly damaged but can still function as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

  12. Pass166,165 miles (+6,587)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    166,165 miles
    Test number
    751485336536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill dammaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet damaged but can still function as intended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass159,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,578 miles
    Test number
    596623099083
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail159,578 miles (+12,662)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,578 miles
    Test number
    844010796218
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass146,916 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    827236154240
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail146,916 miles (+4,679)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    717705354294
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass142,237 miles (+6,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,237 miles
    Test number
    645672053251
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass135,414 miles (+5,629)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    135,414 miles
    Test number
    838231352270
    • NoteBoth front tyres have been wearing unevenly
    • NoteFront no plate requires replacing
    • NoteN/s/rear brake flex requires securing
    • NoteO/s/f brake shield fouling disc
    • NoteO/s/rear brake is binding

  19. Pass129,785 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    368083951456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass121,796 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    121,796 miles
    Test number
    570483250262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,053 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    272787819209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,051 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    953792919208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y298 XBU

Does Y298 XBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 XBU expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 XBU?
The MOT on Y298 XBU expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 XBU done?
Y298 XBU was recorded at 171,800 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has Y298 XBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 XBU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y298 XBU 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 XBU find?
Y298 XBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front sill damaged and corroded; offside front sill damaged and corroded, and 1 more.

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