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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y862 ABCMOT history

Y862 ABC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y862 ABC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,930 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y862 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y862 ABC was last recorded at 175,930 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,930 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,930 miles
  • 2024 – 168,930 miles
  • 2023 – 162,121 miles
  • 2022 – 156,689 miles
  • 2021 – 150,010 miles
  • 2020 – 143,881 miles
  • 2018 – 139,076 miles
  • 2017 – 135,003 miles
  • 2016 – 131,127 miles
  • 2015 – 124,913 miles
  • 2014 – 116,097 miles
  • 2013 – 108,275 miles
  • 2012 – 95,805 miles
  • 2011 – 83,371 miles
  • 2010 – 73,125 miles
  • 2009 – 66,670 miles
  • 2008 – 55,359 miles
  • 2007 – 48,757 miles
  • 2006 – 43,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,930 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,930 miles
    Test number
    288878396449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail175,930 miles (+7,000)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,930 miles
    Test number
    170250992647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass168,930 miles (+486)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,930 miles
    Test number
    905522642535
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail168,444 miles (+6,323)1 dangerous14 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,444 miles
    Test number
    443137202624
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery live terminal heavily frayed (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both high beam leds (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working constantly on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides, outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp illuminated

  5. Pass162,121 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,121 miles
    Test number
    677526912287
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass156,689 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,689 miles
    Test number
    811117783599
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail156,688 miles (+6,678)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,688 miles
    Test number
    307079481225
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    387632697322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,010 miles (+6,129)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    532014497902
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,881 miles (+4,805)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,881 miles
    Test number
    278485622965
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMIL Light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    388859170759
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMil light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail139,076 miles (+4,073)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,076 miles
    Test number
    520232570750
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMil light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass135,003 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,003 miles
    Test number
    318013006286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail134,999 miles (+3,872)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,999 miles
    Test number
    659211519474
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass131,127 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,127 miles
    Test number
    292507664317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,913 miles (+8,816)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    188376965113
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass116,097 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,097 miles
    Test number
    476888154106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEml lamp illuminated

  18. Fail116,097 miles (+7,822)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,097 miles
    Test number
    949818854161
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEml lamp illuminated

  19. Pass108,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    135501853140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,275 miles (+12,470)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    895791053100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass95,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    678968162133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,805 miles (+12,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    839378762168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass83,371 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,371 miles
    Test number
    158258451166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,125 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,125 miles
    Test number
    253098760457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,670 miles (+11,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,670 miles
    Test number
    880876069194
    • 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)

  26. Pass55,359 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    460973868199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    391571277118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,757 miles (+5,448)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    841131477109
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass43,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    200196266141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y862 ABC

Does Y862 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y862 ABC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y862 ABC?
The MOT on Y862 ABC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y862 ABC done?
Y862 ABC was recorded at 175,930 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has Y862 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y862 ABC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y862 ABC 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 Y862 ABC find?
Y862 ABC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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