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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

Y6 TAJMOT history

Y6 TAJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2024.

Y6 TAJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
173,429 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 TAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 TAJ was last recorded at 173,429 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 1,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,130 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,299 miles
Average per year
9,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,429 miles
  • 2023 – 170,056 miles
  • 2022 – 158,789 miles
  • 2021 – 146,955 miles
  • 2020 – 137,719 miles
  • 2019 – 128,213 miles
  • 2018 – 120,173 miles
  • 2017 – 112,216 miles
  • 2016 – 104,445 miles
  • 2015 – 95,001 miles
  • 2014 – 82,575 miles
  • 2013 – 53,445 miles
  • 2012 – 45,203 miles
  • 2011 – 38,729 miles
  • 2010 – 35,514 miles
  • 2009 – 29,213 miles
  • 2008 – 21,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,429 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Traction control light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,429 miles (+1,299)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,429 miles
    Test number
    555845061195
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  2. Fail172,130 miles (+2,074)8 major5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,130 miles
    Test number
    220249511422
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Whole sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength whole sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass170,056 miles (+5)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    170,056 miles
    Test number
    613612621891
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail170,051 miles (+11,262)1 dangerous8 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    330368964022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner t 0.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate broken sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster unit loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass158,789 miles (+49)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,789 miles
    Test number
    855167493615
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  6. Fail158,740 miles (+581)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,740 miles
    Test number
    461600997767
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  7. Fail158,159 miles (+11,204)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,159 miles
    Test number
    899881774959
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [outer sill ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  8. Pass146,955 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,955 miles
    Test number
    900366378756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,719 miles (+9,506)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,719 miles
    Test number
    564201804187
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass128,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,213 miles
    Test number
    252282095887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp lit

  11. Fail128,213 miles (+8,040)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,213 miles
    Test number
    975554622463
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp lit

  12. Pass120,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,173 miles
    Test number
    427362550284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,173 miles (+7,957)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,173 miles
    Test number
    462109572048
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass112,216 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,216 miles
    Test number
    577216617992
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOsf brake wear sensor disconnected

  15. Fail112,040 miles (+7,595)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,040 miles
    Test number
    525324536577
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOsf brake wear sensor disconnected

  16. Pass104,445 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    993828254916
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear the screen.

  17. Fail104,445 miles (+9,444)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    161975744583
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing one on every wheel. (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear the screen.

  18. Pass95,001 miles (+12,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    612442258819
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded around edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing starting to wear

  19. Pass82,575 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    906703604298
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail82,515 miles (+29,070)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    518252604210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass53,445 miles (+8,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    809965063099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,203 miles (+6,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,203 miles
    Test number
    927057882000
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass38,729 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    405799381017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,514 miles
    Test number
    403254920278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,514 miles (+6,301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,514 miles
    Test number
    353934820272
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,213 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    131189719202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,108 miles
    Test number
    814199238230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 TAJ

Does Y6 TAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y6 TAJ expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y6 TAJ?
The MOT on Y6 TAJ expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y6 TAJ done?
Y6 TAJ was recorded at 173,429 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 9,501 miles a year.
Has Y6 TAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 TAJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y6 TAJ 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 Y6 TAJ find?
Y6 TAJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; tested in wet conditions.

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