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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y899 AABMOT history

Y899 AAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 228,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

Y899 AAB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2024
Mileage
228,980 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 AAB was last recorded at 228,980 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 2,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2015: 193,914 miles, lower than 194,603 miles on 7 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,769 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,211 miles
Average per year
6,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 228,980 miles
  • 2022 – 226,769 miles
  • 2021 – 225,353 miles
  • 2020 – 224,054 miles
  • 2019 – 216,912 miles
  • 2018 – 210,604 miles
  • 2017 – 206,503 miles
  • 2016 – 201,213 miles
  • 2015 – 193,914 miles
  • 2014 – 194,603 miles
  • 2013 – 188,683 miles
  • 2012 – 174,167 miles
  • 2011 – 160,222 miles
  • 2010 – 152,456 miles
  • 2009 – 144,837 miles
  • 2008 – 136,955 miles
  • 2007 – 128,545 miles
  • 2006 – 117,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,980 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    228,980 miles
    Test number
    708999681887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail228,980 miles (+2,211)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,980 miles
    Test number
    866687445251
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass226,769 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    226,769 miles
    Test number
    320146106355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail226,721 miles (+1,368)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,721 miles
    Test number
    228014364044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.6m-1 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass225,353 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    225,353 miles
    Test number
    124412375409
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorroded front wings gaffa taped
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working
    • AdvisoryServo pipe repaired with tape advise replace pipe

  6. Fail225,345 miles (+1,291)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,345 miles
    Test number
    575458006950
    • DangerousSub-frame likely to fail rear subframe is corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective vacuum pipe split in two places (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorroded front wings gaffa taped
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  7. Pass224,054 miles (+7,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    224,054 miles
    Test number
    778432261567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass216,912 miles (+6,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    216,912 miles
    Test number
    253249469080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass210,604 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    210,604 miles
    Test number
    247433507452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass206,503 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    206,503 miles
    Test number
    559516180532
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail206,503 miles (+5,290)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,503 miles
    Test number
    667277004243
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass201,213 miles (+7,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    201,213 miles
    Test number
    538624842419
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel bearing noisey

  13. Pass193,914 miles (-689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    193,914 miles
    Test number
    768819595071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass194,603 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    194,603 miles
    Test number
    327907194099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass188,683 miles (+14,516)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    188,683 miles
    Test number
    499436713031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOne bracket on exhaust broken

  16. Fail174,167 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,167 miles
    Test number
    148943512490
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass174,167 miles (+13,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    174,167 miles
    Test number
    385773912069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass160,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,222 miles
    Test number
    565551111068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail160,222 miles (+7,766)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,222 miles
    Test number
    589841311044
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass152,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    152,456 miles
    Test number
    361941570086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail152,456 miles (+7,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,456 miles
    Test number
    661510070055
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass144,837 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    144,837 miles
    Test number
    371698349057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass136,955 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    136,955 miles
    Test number
    700045268080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass128,545 miles (+11,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    128,545 miles
    Test number
    103015977436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,459 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    117,459 miles
    Test number
    620015766067
    • NoteRecommend new n/s wiper blade.

Questions about Y899 AAB

Does Y899 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 AAB expired on 8 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 AAB?
The MOT on Y899 AAB expired on 8 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 AAB done?
Y899 AAB was recorded at 228,980 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
Has Y899 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 AAB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y899 AAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y899 AAB find?
Y899 AAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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