Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y872 BBXMOT history
Y872 BBX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 156,689 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y872 BBX
- 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
- 24 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y872 BBX was last recorded at 156,689 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,740 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,949 miles
- Average per year
- 5,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,689 miles
- 2025 – 150,740 miles
- 2024 – 146,349 miles
- 2023 – 141,064 miles
- 2022 – 137,178 miles
- 2021 – 133,814 miles
- 2020 – 129,732 miles
- 2019 – 126,136 miles
- 2018 – 121,272 miles
- 2017 – 116,335 miles
- 2016 – 110,588 miles
- 2015 – 105,151 miles
- 2014 – 97,585 miles
- 2013 – 90,801 miles
- 2012 – 84,203 miles
- 2011 – 76,851 miles
- 2010 – 69,780 miles
- 2009 – 61,882 miles
- 2008 – 54,430 miles
- 2007 – 47,043 miles
- 2006 – 40,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,689 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHand-brake only reading 18% efficiency
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,689 miles (+5,949)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 156,689 miles
- Test number
- 676500513465
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHand-brake only reading 18% efficiency
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass150,740 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 150,740 miles
- Test number
- 972314070591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,688 miles (+4,339)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,688 miles
- Test number
- 139111991920
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,349 miles (+5,285)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 146,349 miles
- Test number
- 335095308893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,064 miles (+3,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 141,064 miles
- Test number
- 542366629322
- AdvisoryHand-brake efficiency only 18%
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,178 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 137,178 miles
- Test number
- 232600114157
- AdvisoryHand-brake only reading 17% efficiency
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,814 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 133,814 miles
- Test number
- 384675391330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,805 miles (+4,073)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,805 miles
- Test number
- 729108139875
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass129,732 miles (+3,596)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 129,732 miles
- Test number
- 218950809361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S N/S front anti-rollbar D bush's worn
- AdvisoryO/S N/S front lower wishbone bush's worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass126,136 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 126,136 miles
- Test number
- 645830073581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,272 miles (+4,937)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 121,272 miles
- Test number
- 986367106077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,335 miles (+5,747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 116,335 miles
- Test number
- 759590692505
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass110,588 miles (+5,437)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 110,588 miles
- Test number
- 358620527211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,151 miles (+426)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 105,151 miles
- Test number
- 692670535120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,725 miles (+7,140)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,725 miles
- Test number
- 654027200109
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass97,585 miles (+6,784)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 97,585 miles
- Test number
- 389372454432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,801 miles (+6,598)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,801 miles
- Test number
- 776836343278
- 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)
- NoteO/S rear wheel binding
Pass84,203 miles (+7,352)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,203 miles
- Test number
- 826290952203
- NoteSlight blow front exhaust
Pass76,851 miles (+7,071)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 76,851 miles
- Test number
- 609312541296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,780 miles (+7,898)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,780 miles
- Test number
- 472939040279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,882 miles (+7,452)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,882 miles
- Test number
- 720254349291
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S wiper blade split on edge
Pass54,430 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,430 miles
- Test number
- 961258448256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,398 miles (+7,355)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,398 miles
- Test number
- 170677748230
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass47,043 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 47,043 miles
- Test number
- 801177247270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,028 miles (+6,251)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,028 miles
- Test number
- 862606947239
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass40,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 40,777 miles
- Test number
- 913104046228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y872 BBX
- Does Y872 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 BBX is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y872 BBX?
- The MOT on Y872 BBX is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y872 BBX done?
- Y872 BBX was recorded at 156,689 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
- Has Y872 BBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y872 BBX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y872 BBX 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 Y872 BBX find?
- Y872 BBX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; hand-brake only reading 18% efficiency; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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