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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y871 LUMMOT history

Y871 LUM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

Y871 LUM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
103,146 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 LUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 LUM was last recorded at 103,146 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,144 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,146 miles
  • 2022 – 95,440 miles
  • 2021 – 93,819 miles
  • 2019 – 90,502 miles
  • 2017 – 86,089 miles
  • 2016 – 81,342 miles
  • 2015 – 75,251 miles
  • 2014 – 68,802 miles
  • 2013 – 61,160 miles
  • 2012 – 54,920 miles
  • 2011 – 50,227 miles
  • 2010 – 45,345 miles
  • 2009 – 40,886 miles
  • 2008 – 36,194 miles
  • 2007 – 31,915 miles
  • 2006 – 27,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,146 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,146 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,146 miles
    Test number
    157384005706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,144 miles (+7,704)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    554602014779
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRE (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,440 miles (+1,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    180276392417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    427732659315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail93,819 miles (+3,317)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,819 miles
    Test number
    131851175255
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass90,502 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    649889068099
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to running gear

  7. Fail90,502 miles (+4,413)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    159957693374
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to running gear

  8. Pass86,089 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    949803369704
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust system is corroded.

  9. Pass81,342 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    198522575754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail81,342 miles (+6,091)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    734758863872
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass75,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    599822165160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail75,251 miles (+6,449)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    999702265162
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,802 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    309621874149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass68,802 miles (+7,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    707711474138
    • 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)

  15. Pass61,160 miles (+6,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    156796173166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,920 miles (+4,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    275894072466
    • NoteMiddle exhaust hanger loose

  17. Pass50,227 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    495306861109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,345 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    574845150157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,886 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    264103879426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,194 miles (+4,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    304627578130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,915 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,915 miles
    Test number
    542574777174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,613 miles
    Test number
    910624276119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 LUM

Does Y871 LUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y871 LUM expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y871 LUM?
The MOT on Y871 LUM expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y871 LUM done?
Y871 LUM was recorded at 103,146 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 3,979 miles a year.
Has Y871 LUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 LUM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y871 LUM 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 LUM find?
Y871 LUM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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