
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y276 DCVMOT history
Y276 DCV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,533 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 208,533 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y276 DCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y276 DCV was last recorded at 208,533 miles on 11 May 2026, 6,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 202,170 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,363 miles
- Average per year
- 7,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,533 miles
- 2025 – 202,170 miles
- 2023 – 198,741 miles
- 2022 – 194,153 miles
- 2021 – 185,031 miles
- 2019 – 177,780 miles
- 2018 – 166,735 miles
- 2017 – 156,643 miles
- 2015 – 145,789 miles
- 2013 – 132,906 miles
- 2012 – 125,765 miles
- 2011 – 114,915 miles
- 2010 – 102,698 miles
- 2009 – 96,910 miles
- 2008 – 87,668 miles
- 2007 – 77,917 miles
- 2006 – 63,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,533 miles (+6,363)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 208,533 miles
- Test number
- 316365310565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,170 miles (+3,429)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 202,170 miles
- Test number
- 180984079886
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased heavily (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion evident on under body and components
Pass198,741 miles (+4,588)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 198,741 miles
- Test number
- 305623078042
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion evident on under body components and sub frame
Pass194,153 miles (+9,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 194,153 miles
- Test number
- 630900490210
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded slightly
Pass185,031 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 185,031 miles
- Test number
- 612067566704
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear under vehicle effected all components effected
Fail185,031 miles (+7,251)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,031 miles
- Test number
- 900916567452
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working all effected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear under vehicle effected all components effected
Pass177,780 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 177,780 miles
- Test number
- 234549035894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,770 miles (+11,035)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,770 miles
- Test number
- 151516677483
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,735 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 166,735 miles
- Test number
- 294305530957
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail166,725 miles (+10,082)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,725 miles
- Test number
- 225095568688
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass156,643 miles (+10,854)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 156,643 miles
- Test number
- 368559693387
- AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass145,789 miles (+7,007)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 145,789 miles
- Test number
- 404707705705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,782 miles (+5,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 138,782 miles
- Test number
- 199485205494
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass132,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 132,906 miles
- Test number
- 778358583282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,906 miles (+7,141)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,906 miles
- Test number
- 128630983222
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass125,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 125,765 miles
- Test number
- 309258652271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,765 miles (+10,850)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,765 miles
- Test number
- 645908452267
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass114,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 114,915 miles
- Test number
- 899350871284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,915 miles (+12,217)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,915 miles
- Test number
- 348020371495
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass102,698 miles (+5,788)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 102,698 miles
- Test number
- 213151670242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,910 miles (+9,242)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 96,910 miles
- Test number
- 153456389037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,668 miles (+9,751)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 87,668 miles
- Test number
- 942593798080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 77,917 miles
- Test number
- 161075297479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,917 miles (+14,651)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,917 miles
- Test number
- 703245597015
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fail63,266 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,266 miles
- Test number
- 242240096023
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass63,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,266 miles
- Test number
- 583420696085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y276 DCV
- Does Y276 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y276 DCV is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y276 DCV?
- The MOT on Y276 DCV is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y276 DCV done?
- Y276 DCV was recorded at 208,533 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 7,223 miles a year.
- Has Y276 DCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y276 DCV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y276 DCV 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 Y276 DCV find?
- Y276 DCV passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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