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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y872 BSXMOT history

Y872 BSX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y872 BSX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,857 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 BSX
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 BSX was last recorded at 163,857 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,826 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,857 miles
  • 2025 – 163,826 miles
  • 2024 – 163,238 miles
  • 2023 – 162,479 miles
  • 2022 – 159,801 miles
  • 2021 – 152,811 miles
  • 2019 – 151,360 miles
  • 2018 – 148,606 miles
  • 2016 – 145,030 miles
  • 2015 – 141,590 miles
  • 2014 – 135,923 miles
  • 2013 – 123,822 miles
  • 2012 – 114,176 miles
  • 2011 – 108,147 miles
  • 2010 – 99,955 miles
  • 2009 – 91,893 miles
  • 2008 – 85,677 miles
  • 2007 – 78,768 miles
  • 2006 – 75,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,857 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,857 miles (+31)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,857 miles
    Test number
    255215993401
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass163,826 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    163,826 miles
    Test number
    821780914385
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail163,810 miles (+572)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,810 miles
    Test number
    697221208003
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass163,238 miles (+759)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,238 miles
    Test number
    838877358885
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass162,479 miles (+2,678)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,479 miles
    Test number
    509429589818
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass159,801 miles (+6,990)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,801 miles
    Test number
    306373565431
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,811 miles (+1,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,811 miles
    Test number
    835403568543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass151,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,360 miles
    Test number
    249825285193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail151,360 miles (+2,754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,360 miles
    Test number
    961099744900
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,606 miles
    Test number
    959074223892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner-bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail148,591 miles (+3,561)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,591 miles
    Test number
    915184541891
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner-bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass145,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    871208464279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail145,030 miles (+3,440)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,030 miles
    Test number
    587688515162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass141,590 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,590 miles
    Test number
    719523956540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre outter wall has cracks but not to cords

  15. Pass141,570 miles (+5,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,570 miles
    Test number
    716519055186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass135,923 miles (+12,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    925448514130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass123,822 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,822 miles
    Test number
    715156613100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail123,817 miles (+9,641)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,817 miles
    Test number
    818034413143
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass114,176 miles (+6,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,176 miles
    Test number
    205579512198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,147 miles (+8,192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,147 miles
    Test number
    159891871456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,955 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    434732570036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,893 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,893 miles
    Test number
    882546379048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,677 miles (+6,909)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,677 miles
    Test number
    951998878002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,768 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    114845077432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    852751816113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 BSX

Does Y872 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 BSX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 BSX?
The MOT on Y872 BSX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 BSX done?
Y872 BSX was recorded at 163,857 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has Y872 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 BSX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 BSX 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 BSX find?
Y872 BSX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded, and 1 more.

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