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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y871 ANPMOT history

Y871 ANP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 173,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

Y871 ANP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,865 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 ANP
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 ANP was last recorded at 173,865 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,858 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,865 miles
  • 2025 – 168,398 miles
  • 2024 – 162,516 miles
  • 2023 – 160,688 miles
  • 2022 – 158,055 miles
  • 2021 – 156,108 miles
  • 2020 – 154,534 miles
  • 2019 – 151,835 miles
  • 2018 – 148,659 miles
  • 2017 – 145,099 miles
  • 2016 – 141,081 miles
  • 2015 – 137,058 miles
  • 2014 – 133,725 miles
  • 2013 – 127,976 miles
  • 2012 – 121,314 miles
  • 2011 – 117,256 miles
  • 2010 – 113,461 miles
  • 2009 – 109,112 miles
  • 2008 – 103,377 miles
  • 2007 – 98,369 miles
  • 2006 – 93,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,865 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,865 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,865 miles
    Test number
    840391630549
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,858 miles (+5,460)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,858 miles
    Test number
    191762786081
    • MajorFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened at nearside lower suspension arm inner front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass168,398 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,398 miles
    Test number
    844107577032
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail168,394 miles (+5,878)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,394 miles
    Test number
    415210936144
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,516 miles
    Test number
    652361279188
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail162,516 miles (+1,828)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,516 miles
    Test number
    828399840287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,688 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,688 miles
    Test number
    690505588521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass158,055 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,055 miles
    Test number
    414508357911
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail158,055 miles (+1,947)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,055 miles
    Test number
    638033500518
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass156,108 miles (+1,574)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,108 miles
    Test number
    342941972603
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass154,534 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,534 miles
    Test number
    148578232246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,835 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    151,835 miles
    Test number
    466412482016
    • AdvisoryNs front lower sus arm bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryNs rear brake binding slightly

  13. Fail151,818 miles (+3,159)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    930824360072
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense broken

  14. Pass148,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,659 miles
    Test number
    157926287401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,659 miles (+3,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,659 miles
    Test number
    966598785559
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass145,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    943062926803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,099 miles (+4,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    260684053897
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass141,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,081 miles
    Test number
    103352785107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail141,081 miles (+4,023)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,081 miles
    Test number
    879183519098
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense cracked (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass137,058 miles (+3,333)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,058 miles
    Test number
    629050075066
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass133,725 miles (+5,749)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    289794474055
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly binding suspect pads worn unevenly

  22. Pass127,976 miles (+6,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    606512673017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass121,314 miles (+4,058)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,314 miles
    Test number
    936049362055
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAgeing cracks both rear tyres

  24. Pass117,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    288066771056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail117,256 miles (+3,795)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    177096171007
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass113,461 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,461 miles
    Test number
    192666770002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail113,346 miles (+4,234)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    903352970008
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass109,112 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,112 miles
    Test number
    822297879040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass103,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    384407948078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail103,377 miles (+5,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    363477648097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass98,369 miles (+5,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,369 miles
    Test number
    494247347028
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Pass93,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    371956646007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 ANP

Does Y871 ANP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y871 ANP is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y871 ANP?
The MOT on Y871 ANP is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y871 ANP done?
Y871 ANP was recorded at 173,865 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,003 miles a year.
Has Y871 ANP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 ANP has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y871 ANP 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 Y871 ANP find?
Y871 ANP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear.

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