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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y871 GTCMOT history

Y871 GTC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

Y871 GTC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
112,064 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 GTC was last recorded at 112,064 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,531 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,064 miles
  • 2024 – 111,531 miles
  • 2023 – 111,276 miles
  • 2022 – 110,220 miles
  • 2021 – 109,080 miles
  • 2019 – 107,522 miles
  • 2018 – 105,531 miles
  • 2017 – 103,556 miles
  • 2016 – 101,483 miles
  • 2015 – 97,567 miles
  • 2014 – 95,078 miles
  • 2013 – 91,816 miles
  • 2012 – 88,351 miles
  • 2011 – 86,527 miles
  • 2010 – 78,828 miles
  • 2009 – 73,629 miles
  • 2008 – 66,439 miles
  • 2007 – 58,050 miles
  • 2006 – 52,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,064 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,064 miles (+533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    193209533975
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,531 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    739089811732
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,276 miles (+1,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    752767904373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,220 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,220 miles
    Test number
    736454448553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    184420464582
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail109,080 miles (+1,558)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    625259202014
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass107,522 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,522 miles
    Test number
    899342490637
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass105,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,531 miles
    Test number
    286199059694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,531 miles (+1,975)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,531 miles
    Test number
    919540707743
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass103,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    218800310850
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail103,556 miles (+2,073)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    827809070452
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass101,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    509903214911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail101,483 miles (+3,916)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,483 miles
    Test number
    205364628183
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass97,567 miles (+2,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,567 miles
    Test number
    865751305233
    • AdvisoryRear Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass95,078 miles (+3,262)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    106040994164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass91,816 miles (+3,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    887661793191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    278440502259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,351 miles (+1,824)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    416000902222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass86,527 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,527 miles
    Test number
    987384931226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox rubber mount excessively dereriorated and split, causing excessive engine and gearbox movement, recommend replacement
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play on nearside

  20. Fail86,527 miles (+7,699)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,527 miles
    Test number
    505704431205
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox rubber mount excessively dereriorated and split, causing excessive engine and gearbox movement, recommend replacement
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play on nearside

  21. Pass78,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    350958310200
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail78,828 miles (+5,199)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    890818510286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass73,629 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,629 miles
    Test number
    371889019457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    224058028221
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail66,439 miles (+8,389)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    684047028252
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass58,050 miles (+5,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    100059727265
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass52,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    543541336266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,153 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    484490336272
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split slightly

Questions about Y871 GTC

Does Y871 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 GTC expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 GTC?
The MOT on Y871 GTC expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 GTC done?
Y871 GTC was recorded at 112,064 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has Y871 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 GTC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y871 GTC 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 GTC find?
Y871 GTC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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