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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.

Y276 DCV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass208,533 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass208,533 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,533 miles
    Test number
    316365310565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. Pass145,789 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,789 miles
    Test number
    404707705705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass132,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    778358583282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass125,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,765 miles
    Test number
    309258652271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass114,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    899350871284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass102,698 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,698 miles
    Test number
    213151670242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,910 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    153456389037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,668 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,668 miles
    Test number
    942593798080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,917 miles
    Test number
    161075297479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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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