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YJI 2288

2005 Volkswagen Golf S

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 2288
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 43,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2026 43,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,006 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 43,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 42,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 42,325 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 42,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,981 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,749 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S?

Based on 7,086 MOT tests across 1,529 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
6,186
Miles/Year
1,529
On UK Roads
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YJI 2288 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf S in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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What year was YJI 2288 registered?

YJI 2288 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf S, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YJI 2288 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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