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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y277 DCVMOT history

Y277 DCV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y277 DCV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,898 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 DCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 DCV was last recorded at 146,898 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,888 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,898 miles
  • 2025 – 144,267 miles
  • 2024 – 139,989 miles
  • 2023 – 134,922 miles
  • 2022 – 130,459 miles
  • 2021 – 126,452 miles
  • 2020 – 125,451 miles
  • 2019 – 122,238 miles
  • 2018 – 115,531 miles
  • 2017 – 112,503 miles
  • 2016 – 110,202 miles
  • 2015 – 102,339 miles
  • 2014 – 96,321 miles
  • 2013 – 88,384 miles
  • 2012 – 79,840 miles
  • 2011 – 67,414 miles
  • 2010 – 57,118 miles
  • 2009 – 46,217 miles
  • 2008 – 38,138 miles
  • 2007 – 33,701 miles
  • 2006 – 25,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,898 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,898 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,898 miles
    Test number
    598620374529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail146,888 miles (+2,621)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,888 miles
    Test number
    258357370394
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass144,267 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,267 miles
    Test number
    547129369820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Fail144,244 miles (+4,255)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    316512309046
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Pass139,989 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,989 miles
    Test number
    424345502395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,922 miles (+18)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,922 miles
    Test number
    281686326503
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail134,904 miles (+4,445)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,904 miles
    Test number
    189635064853
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,459 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,459 miles
    Test number
    820440228266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,442 miles (+3,990)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,442 miles
    Test number
    251287956508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,452 miles (+1,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,452 miles
    Test number
    991953673565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    134245400375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,451 miles (+3,213)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    560005300977
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,238 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,238 miles
    Test number
    468239269535
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass115,531 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    478908320258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass112,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    775299957965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,503 miles (+2,301)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    983371789449
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass110,202 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    654445110233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,339 miles (+6,018)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    725991085178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass96,321 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,321 miles
    Test number
    639102384192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass88,384 miles (+8,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    465602583162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,840 miles (+12,426)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    175609672164
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  22. Pass67,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    295827961489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail67,414 miles (+10,296)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    976087461121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass57,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    174046280121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,118 miles (+10,901)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    362451880131
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise o,s,f, iner c,v joint worn

  26. Fail46,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    424252889147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass46,217 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    662002889184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,138 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    970256488164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,701 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    134784487190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    350797086135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y277 DCV

Does Y277 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 DCV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 DCV?
The MOT on Y277 DCV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 DCV done?
Y277 DCV was recorded at 146,898 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,974 miles a year.
Has Y277 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 DCV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y277 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 Y277 DCV find?
Y277 DCV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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