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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y871 BWNMOT history

Y871 BWN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

Y871 BWN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
115,151 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 BWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 BWN was last recorded at 115,151 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,148 miles · 21 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,151 miles
  • 2021 – 106,418 miles
  • 2020 – 98,808 miles
  • 2019 – 93,773 miles
  • 2017 – 90,186 miles
  • 2015 – 82,065 miles
  • 2014 – 71,034 miles
  • 2013 – 62,158 miles
  • 2012 – 57,654 miles
  • 2011 – 55,085 miles
  • 2010 – 55,050 miles
  • 2009 – 53,905 miles
  • 2008 – 47,021 miles
  • 2006 – 40,095 miles
  • 2005 – 37,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,151 miles

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.

  • Fuel filter insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,151 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    201522274593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,148 miles (+8,730)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    983923283418
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,418 miles (+7,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,418 miles
    Test number
    666402135014
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure

  4. Pass98,808 miles (+5,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,808 miles
    Test number
    593988082880
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure

  5. Pass93,773 miles (+3,587)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,773 miles
    Test number
    582835660306
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass90,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    633388858097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,186 miles (+8,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    418674745145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  8. Pass82,065 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    537302741398
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryClutch in need of adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail82,065 miles (+11,031)2 dangerous1 failure2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    218657181759
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryClutch in need of adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass71,034 miles (+8,876)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    285176754306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    415771233469
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail62,158 miles (+4,504)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    159895523304
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass57,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    686983232395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail57,654 miles (+2,569)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    485852932350
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,085 miles (+35)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    417773931415
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly scorred/pitted
    • NoteO/s/f inner c,v,boot slightly deteriated

  16. Pass55,050 miles (+1,145)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,050 miles
    Test number
    790077190150
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner face
    • NoteWindow screen has crack outside sweept area

  17. Fail53,905 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    764369769076
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges

  18. Pass53,905 miles (+6,884)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    983059769055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges

  19. Fail47,021 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    202207718081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass47,021 miles (+6,926)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    343917618099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,095 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    221396006360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,330 miles
    Test number
    603712405361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 BWN

Does Y871 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 BWN expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 BWN?
The MOT on Y871 BWN expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 BWN done?
Y871 BWN was recorded at 115,151 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has Y871 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 BWN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y871 BWN 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 BWN find?
Y871 BWN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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