Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y862 OCTMOT history
Y862 OCT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2024
- Mileage
- 146,658 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,199 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y862 OCT
- 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
- 17 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y862 OCT was last recorded at 146,658 miles on 8 May 2023, 4,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Apr 2010: 88,104 miles, lower than 134,567 miles on 1 Jul 2009.
- 4 Apr 2011: 10,828 miles, lower than 88,104 miles on 22 Apr 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 142,138 miles · 17 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,520 miles
- Average per year
- 4,199 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 146,658 miles
- 2022 – 142,138 miles
- 2021 – 137,772 miles
- 2020 – 133,762 miles
- 2019 – 128,824 miles
- 2018 – 124,320 miles
- 2017 – 118,142 miles
- 2016 – 114,670 miles
- 2014 – 114,624 miles
- 2013 – 108,903 miles
- 2011 – 10,828 miles
- 2010 – 88,104 miles
- 2009 – 134,567 miles
- 2008 – 125,135 miles
- 2006 – 100,026 miles
- 2005 – 73,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,658 miles
- 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))
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.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,658 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 146,658 miles
- Test number
- 617824923981
- 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))
Pass142,138 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,138 miles
- Test number
- 291982826485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,772 miles (+4,010)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 137,772 miles
- Test number
- 959224381865
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,762 miles (+4,938)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 133,762 miles
- Test number
- 573645786289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,824 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,824 miles
- Test number
- 431770788948
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
Fail128,824 miles (+4,504)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,824 miles
- Test number
- 126946971465
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
Pass124,320 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,320 miles
- Test number
- 425310286742
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail124,320 miles (+6,178)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,320 miles
- Test number
- 213241727414
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass118,142 miles (+74)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,142 miles
- Test number
- 425551579533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail118,068 miles (+3,398)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,068 miles
- Test number
- 426577490837
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,670 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,670 miles
- Test number
- 535409585745
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear screen shattered
Fail114,667 miles (+43)11 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,667 miles
- Test number
- 255700017890
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and outer (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear screen shattered
Pass114,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 114,624 miles
- Test number
- 108106754161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,624 miles (+5,721)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,624 miles
- Test number
- 525715754179
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass108,903 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 108,903 miles
- Test number
- 407888123135
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Fail108,903 miles (+98,075)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,903 miles
- Test number
- 565828123114
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass10,828 miles (-77,276)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 10,828 miles
- Test number
- 979204791079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,104 miles (-46,463)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 88,104 miles
- Test number
- 254802010460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,567 miles (+9,432)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 134,567 miles
- Test number
- 554882989138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 125,135 miles
- Test number
- 781138478160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,135 miles (+25,109)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,135 miles
- Test number
- 242817278175
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,026 miles (+26,545)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 100,026 miles
- Test number
- 604649236370
- 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)
Pass73,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 73,481 miles
- Test number
- 412379335423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,481 miles5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,481 miles
- Test number
- 412697235434
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y862 OCT
- Does Y862 OCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y862 OCT expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y862 OCT?
- The MOT on Y862 OCT expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y862 OCT done?
- Y862 OCT was recorded at 146,658 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2023, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
- Has Y862 OCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y862 OCT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y862 OCT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y862 OCT find?
- Y862 OCT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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