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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

Y3 SBJMOT history

Y3 SBJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 178,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y3 SBJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,616 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 SBJ was last recorded at 178,616 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,972 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,644 miles
Average per year
14,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,616 miles
  • 2024 – 169,972 miles
  • 2023 – 163,867 miles
  • 2022 – 150,632 miles
  • 2021 – 138,629 miles
  • 2020 – 128,859 miles
  • 2019 – 106,652 miles
  • 2018 – 78,739 miles
  • 2017 – 53,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,616 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,616 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,616 miles
    Test number
    928715628787
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass169,972 miles (+6,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,972 miles
    Test number
    210477315954
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass163,867 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,867 miles
    Test number
    381711313848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail163,814 miles (+13,182)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,814 miles
    Test number
    926093779972
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass150,632 miles (+12,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,632 miles
    Test number
    409825343907
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass138,629 miles (+9,770)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,629 miles
    Test number
    507611442376
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryT p m s lamp on indicating low tyre pressure
  7. Pass128,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    562299506149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail128,859 miles (+22,207)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,859 miles
    Test number
    617756857567
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass106,652 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,652 miles
    Test number
    563395925489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  10. Fail106,587 miles (+27,848)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    195697570979
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
  11. Pass78,739 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,739 miles
    Test number
    833840449478
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Fail78,669 miles (+25,461)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,669 miles
    Test number
    115816165677
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass53,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,208 miles
    Test number
    993004004885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 SBJ

Does Y3 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 SBJ is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 SBJ?
The MOT on Y3 SBJ is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 SBJ done?
Y3 SBJ was recorded at 178,616 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 14,445 miles a year.
Has Y3 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 SBJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 SBJ 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 Y3 SBJ find?
Y3 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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