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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y866 BSXMOT history

Y866 BSX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y866 BSX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,361 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 BSX
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
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 BSX was last recorded at 135,361 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,385 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,976 miles
Average per year
4,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,361 miles
  • 2025 – 133,385 miles
  • 2024 – 128,535 miles
  • 2023 – 126,776 miles
  • 2022 – 120,963 miles
  • 2021 – 116,724 miles
  • 2020 – 103,139 miles
  • 2019 – 94,262 miles
  • 2018 – 93,046 miles
  • 2017 – 91,089 miles
  • 2016 – 86,917 miles
  • 2015 – 81,660 miles
  • 2014 – 75,974 miles
  • 2012 – 53,122 miles
  • 2011 – 52,786 miles
  • 2010 – 51,051 miles
  • 2009 – 49,652 miles
  • 2007 – 46,710 miles
  • 2006 – 44,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    743682558716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,361 miles (+1,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    954444970321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,385 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    290257720514
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,385 miles (+4,850)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    758983127255
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,535 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    156936539951
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,509 miles (+1,733)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,509 miles
    Test number
    789742417939
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,776 miles (+5,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    231215779371
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,963 miles (+4,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,963 miles
    Test number
    202970013657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,724 miles (+13,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,724 miles
    Test number
    880873486073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,139 miles (+8,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,139 miles
    Test number
    949424311292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass94,262 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    519629477871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail94,237 miles (+1,191)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    201862426555
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass93,046 miles (+1,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    679287682193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,089 miles
    Test number
    908897823628
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail91,088 miles (+4,171)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    875185802246
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass86,917 miles (+5,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    284252942868
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

  17. Pass81,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    398426745170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,660 miles (+5,686)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    286931845181
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass75,974 miles (+22,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    339687974149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,122 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    915218692146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,786 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    835300041046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,051 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    270013940035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,652 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,652 miles
    Test number
    294635659081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,710 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,710 miles
    Test number
    793469277239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,701 miles (+2,252)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    131557477217
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1 both front anti roll barr bush's have some free play

  26. Pass44,449 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,449 miles
    Test number
    394164486274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,870 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    820075946038
    • NoteAdvise( front brake discs very slightly pitted and lipped)

Questions about Y866 BSX

Does Y866 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 BSX is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y866 BSX?
The MOT on Y866 BSX is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y866 BSX done?
Y866 BSX was recorded at 135,361 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,624 miles a year.
Has Y866 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 BSX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y866 BSX 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 Y866 BSX find?
Y866 BSX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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