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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y299 UKNMOT history

Y299 UKN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

Y299 UKN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
213,064 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 UKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 UKN was last recorded at 213,064 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,063 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,064 miles
  • 2021 – 200,490 miles
  • 2020 – 187,641 miles
  • 2019 – 180,058 miles
  • 2018 – 169,941 miles
  • 2017 – 162,270 miles
  • 2016 – 154,060 miles
  • 2015 – 144,114 miles
  • 2014 – 139,163 miles
  • 2013 – 131,327 miles
  • 2012 – 123,278 miles
  • 2011 – 116,257 miles
  • 2010 – 113,259 miles
  • 2009 – 106,286 miles
  • 2008 – 101,264 miles
  • 2007 – 96,211 miles
  • 2006 – 80,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,064 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,064 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    213,064 miles
    Test number
    511823335676
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail213,063 miles (+12,573)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,063 miles
    Test number
    397595288675
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass200,490 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    200,490 miles
    Test number
    931484283169
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail200,488 miles (+12,847)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,488 miles
    Test number
    968754625525
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass187,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    187,641 miles
    Test number
    687644937936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail187,638 miles (+7,580)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,638 miles
    Test number
    507322626203
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass180,058 miles (+10,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,058 miles
    Test number
    943473382687
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,941 miles
    Test number
    807166887076
    • 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)

  9. Fail169,939 miles (+7,669)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,939 miles
    Test number
    677857285144
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON.

  10. Pass162,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    162,270 miles
    Test number
    193738691214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,270 miles (+8,210)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,270 miles
    Test number
    357845501886
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  12. Pass154,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    154,060 miles
    Test number
    355368441786
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail154,060 miles (+9,946)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,060 miles
    Test number
    211149856007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass144,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,114 miles
    Test number
    806120045073
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail144,114 miles (+4,951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,114 miles
    Test number
    966350345001
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass139,163 miles (+7,836)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    139,163 miles
    Test number
    366136034042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    756996143008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail131,327 miles (+8,049)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,327 miles
    Test number
    448335543003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light ON
    • NoteO/S/R out of shape

  19. Pass123,278 miles (+7,021)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,278 miles
    Test number
    158669132489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket broken

  20. Pass116,257 miles (+2,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    189298341032
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  21. Pass113,259 miles (+6,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    113,259 miles
    Test number
    634698750064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass106,286 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    261106259059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass101,264 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    350918338011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,211 miles (+16,071)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    430993977014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    473335806070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,140 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    480515906017
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about Y299 UKN

Does Y299 UKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 UKN expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 UKN?
The MOT on Y299 UKN expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 UKN done?
Y299 UKN was recorded at 213,064 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has Y299 UKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 UKN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y299 UKN 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 Y299 UKN find?
Y299 UKN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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