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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y866 RURMOT history

Y866 RUR is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

Y866 RUR red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,741 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 RUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 RUR was last recorded at 133,741 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 2,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2018: 122,069 miles, lower than 169,227 miles on 21 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,344 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,397 miles
Average per year
2,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,741 miles
  • 2024 – 131,344 miles
  • 2023 – 129,579 miles
  • 2021 – 126,587 miles
  • 2019 – 124,034 miles
  • 2018 – 122,069 miles
  • 2017 – 169,227 miles
  • 2015 – 165,132 miles
  • 2014 – 161,995 miles
  • 2013 – 159,316 miles
  • 2011 – 150,279 miles
  • 2010 – 143,065 miles
  • 2009 – 138,630 miles
  • 2008 – 129,922 miles
  • 2007 – 107,893 miles
  • 2006 – 89,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,741 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear brakes lightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,741 miles (+2,397)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,741 miles
    Test number
    149718866387
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass131,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,344 miles
    Test number
    792737243556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,344 miles (+1,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,344 miles
    Test number
    110239210980
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,579 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    376015765918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,577 miles (+991)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,577 miles
    Test number
    231413470881
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,586 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,586 miles
    Test number
    256374106231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail128,584 miles (+1,997)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,584 miles
    Test number
    148941323900
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,587 miles (+1,421)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,587 miles
    Test number
    255075193962
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tie rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on both edges and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on both edges and perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryVacum leak around inlet manifold

  9. Pass125,166 miles (+1,132)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,166 miles
    Test number
    160483259769
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  10. Pass124,034 miles (+1,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,034 miles
    Test number
    607358625107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes lightly binding

  11. Pass122,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    568664722792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  12. Fail122,069 miles (-47,158)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    602770687218
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  13. Pass169,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    169,227 miles
    Test number
    516705264477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes lightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail169,227 miles (+2,615)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,227 miles
    Test number
    342128415352
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes lightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass166,612 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,612 miles
    Test number
    184375570659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail166,612 miles (+1,480)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,612 miles
    Test number
    960295686582
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass165,132 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,132 miles
    Test number
    754554513683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,699 miles (+1,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    163,699 miles
    Test number
    986265305022
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre sillencer mounting broken but still supporting system ok

  19. Fail161,995 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,995 miles
    Test number
    445523604050
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s mirror broken

  20. Pass161,995 miles (+2,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    161,995 miles
    Test number
    686443204090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s mirror broken

  21. Pass159,316 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    159,316 miles
    Test number
    736334603074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded inner faces
    • NoteNearside rear view mirror damaged

  22. Fail159,316 miles (+9,037)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,316 miles
    Test number
    326454903022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded inner faces
    • NoteNearside rear view mirror damaged

  23. Pass150,279 miles (+7,214)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    150,279 miles
    Test number
    406694791156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearsode front tyre worn on inside edge

  24. Pass143,065 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    143,065 miles
    Test number
    233456160110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs rusting on inside face

  25. Fail143,063 miles (+4,433)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,063 miles
    Test number
    761596760113
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs rusting on inside face

  26. Pass138,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    790081099191
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre,

  27. Fail138,630 miles (+8,708)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    812591099136
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre,

  28. Pass129,922 miles (+22,029)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    630885288109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail107,893 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    333976877175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass107,893 miles (+18,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    751726777139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass89,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,761 miles
    Test number
    423042996159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Fail89,761 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,761 miles
    Test number
    912042396174
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y866 RUR

Does Y866 RUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 RUR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y866 RUR?
The MOT on Y866 RUR is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y866 RUR done?
Y866 RUR was recorded at 133,741 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,257 miles a year.
Has Y866 RUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 RUR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y866 RUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y866 RUR find?
Y866 RUR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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