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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y891 TKMMOT history

Y891 TKM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 242,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

Y891 TKM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
242,086 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 TKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y891 TKM was last recorded at 242,086 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 14,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,083 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
14,003 miles
Average per year
10,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 242,086 miles
  • 2022 – 228,083 miles
  • 2021 – 217,742 miles
  • 2020 – 201,678 miles
  • 2019 – 201,641 miles
  • 2017 – 193,868 miles
  • 2016 – 182,519 miles
  • 2015 – 165,903 miles
  • 2014 – 154,209 miles
  • 2013 – 138,931 miles
  • 2012 – 125,712 miles
  • 2011 – 109,326 miles
  • 2010 – 97,893 miles
  • 2009 – 86,654 miles
  • 2008 – 74,465 miles
  • 2007 – 63,786 miles
  • 2006 – 50,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail242,086 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail242,086 miles (+14,003)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,086 miles
    Test number
    718452465356
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass228,083 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    228,083 miles
    Test number
    188321492985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass217,742 miles (+16,064)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,742 miles
    Test number
    360306019947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,678 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,678 miles
    Test number
    268770564302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,641 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,641 miles
    Test number
    759619622454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,868 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    193,868 miles
    Test number
    942711302036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,519 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    182,519 miles
    Test number
    376255047131
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail182,488 miles (+16,585)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,488 miles
    Test number
    336620302179
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass165,903 miles (+11,694)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    165,903 miles
    Test number
    205649455097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,209 miles (+15,278)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    895067764046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass138,931 miles (+13,219)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    138,931 miles
    Test number
    367028963046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,712 miles (+16,386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    125,712 miles
    Test number
    645714382086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,326 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,326 miles
    Test number
    139978771448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,893 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    173267470038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,654 miles (+12,189)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    601265079071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,465 miles (+10,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,465 miles
    Test number
    760535078034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass63,786 miles (+12,911)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    504053987098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    140110576454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y891 TKM

Does Y891 TKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y891 TKM expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y891 TKM?
The MOT on Y891 TKM expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y891 TKM done?
Y891 TKM was recorded at 242,086 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 10,919 miles a year.
Has Y891 TKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 TKM has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y891 TKM 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 Y891 TKM find?
Y891 TKM failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 1 more.

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