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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y277 RVSMOT history

Y277 RVS is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y277 RVS green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,172 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 RVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 RVS was last recorded at 70,172 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,760 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
412 miles
Average per year
2,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,172 miles
  • 2024 – 69,760 miles
  • 2023 – 66,466 miles
  • 2022 – 57,799 miles
  • 2021 – 53,098 miles
  • 2020 – 48,815 miles
  • 2019 – 45,826 miles
  • 2018 – 45,782 miles
  • 2017 – 44,901 miles
  • 2016 – 44,774 miles
  • 2015 – 44,754 miles
  • 2014 – 43,962 miles
  • 2013 – 42,332 miles
  • 2012 – 40,585 miles
  • 2011 – 39,059 miles
  • 2010 – 36,853 miles
  • 2009 – 34,380 miles
  • 2008 – 31,896 miles
  • 2007 – 27,014 miles
  • 2006 – 22,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,172 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    761149399010
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail70,172 miles (+412)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    149897561569
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,760 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    169872552229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail69,760 miles (+3,294)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    348337851059
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass66,466 miles (+8,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    151080005569
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass57,799 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    269072824211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Fail57,786 miles (+4,688)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    675275827959
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Pass53,098 miles (+4,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    831658454280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass48,815 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,815 miles
    Test number
    862136076588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    572820320535
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Fail45,826 miles (+44)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    303856267033
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass45,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,782 miles
    Test number
    452608374380
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  13. Fail45,782 miles (+881)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,782 miles
    Test number
    294840798234
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  14. Pass44,901 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    199121058994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    262266211198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  16. Fail44,774 miles (+20)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    357828706219
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  17. Pass44,754 miles (+792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    579265305121
    • NoteFront part of exhaust clamp mounting come un welded
  18. Pass43,962 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,962 miles
    Test number
    258996104402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,332 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    596672313178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,585 miles (+1,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,585 miles
    Test number
    206339322451
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken
  21. Pass39,059 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,059 miles
    Test number
    429150911125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,853 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    163220010124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,380 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,380 miles
    Test number
    234790329122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,896 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    484439908168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,014 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    362287307185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,565 miles
    Test number
    723007896033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y277 RVS

Does Y277 RVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 RVS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 RVS?
The MOT on Y277 RVS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 RVS done?
Y277 RVS was recorded at 70,172 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,405 miles a year.
Has Y277 RVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 RVS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y277 RVS 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 RVS find?
Y277 RVS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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