Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y872 KNUMOT history
Y872 KNU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,687 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 71,687 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,487 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y872 KNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y872 KNU was last recorded at 71,687 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,237 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,450 miles
- Average per year
- 2,487 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,687 miles
- 2025 – 69,237 miles
- 2023 – 68,273 miles
- 2022 – 67,140 miles
- 2021 – 65,669 miles
- 2020 – 64,737 miles
- 2019 – 62,588 miles
- 2018 – 60,117 miles
- 2017 – 57,765 miles
- 2016 – 54,827 miles
- 2015 – 51,898 miles
- 2014 – 48,786 miles
- 2013 – 44,890 miles
- 2012 – 41,303 miles
- 2011 – 38,546 miles
- 2010 – 35,843 miles
- 2009 – 32,574 miles
- 2008 – 29,638 miles
- 2007 – 26,190 miles
- 2006 – 22,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,687 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,687 miles (+2,450)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 71,687 miles
- Test number
- 831005167829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,237 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 69,237 miles
- Test number
- 802872354483
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail69,237 miles (+964)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,237 miles
- Test number
- 859615055787
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,273 miles (+1,133)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 68,273 miles
- Test number
- 610883683991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,140 miles (+1,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 67,140 miles
- Test number
- 186767231630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,669 miles (+932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 65,669 miles
- Test number
- 355436026974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,737 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,737 miles
- Test number
- 374383898274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail64,737 miles (+2,149)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,737 miles
- Test number
- 396610615867
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,588 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 62,588 miles
- Test number
- 911632756347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,117 miles (+2,352)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 60,117 miles
- Test number
- 543058052619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,765 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,765 miles
- Test number
- 503495449917
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,827 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,827 miles
- Test number
- 177214993692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,898 miles (+3,112)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,898 miles
- Test number
- 258510925407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,786 miles (+3,896)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,786 miles
- Test number
- 445735814111
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass44,890 miles (+3,587)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 44,890 miles
- Test number
- 209822113152
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,303 miles (+2,757)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 41,303 miles
- Test number
- 277021312115
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass38,546 miles (+2,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,546 miles
- Test number
- 526597711106
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass35,843 miles (+3,269)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 35,843 miles
- Test number
- 922071510108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,574 miles (+2,936)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 32,574 miles
- Test number
- 153541529168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,638 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 29,638 miles
- Test number
- 283779518433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,638 miles (+3,448)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,638 miles
- Test number
- 293139018181
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,190 miles (+3,723)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,190 miles
- Test number
- 512120127139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 22,467 miles
- Test number
- 113392526165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y872 KNU
- Does Y872 KNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 KNU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y872 KNU?
- The MOT on Y872 KNU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y872 KNU done?
- Y872 KNU was recorded at 71,687 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
- Has Y872 KNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y872 KNU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y872 KNU 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 KNU find?
- Y872 KNU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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