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Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y872 LRRMOT history

Y872 LRR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

Y872 LRR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
121,791 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 LRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 LRR was last recorded at 121,791 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2011: 63,142 miles, lower than 67,138 miles on 18 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,745 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,791 miles
  • 2023 – 121,745 miles
  • 2021 – 113,566 miles
  • 2019 – 111,277 miles
  • 2018 – 105,786 miles
  • 2017 – 100,948 miles
  • 2016 – 96,736 miles
  • 2015 – 89,621 miles
  • 2014 – 87,535 miles
  • 2013 – 78,214 miles
  • 2012 – 70,453 miles
  • 2011 – 67,586 miles
  • 2010 – 62,628 miles
  • 2009 – 58,671 miles
  • 2008 – 54,084 miles
  • 2007 – 46,952 miles
  • 2006 – 37,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose insecure
  • AdvisoryRear centre seat belt buckle missing

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside & nearside rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,791 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,791 miles
    Test number
    407836541561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryRear centre seat belt buckle missing

  2. Fail121,791 miles (+46)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,791 miles
    Test number
    613100324893
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryRear centre seat belt buckle missing

  3. Fail121,745 miles (+8,179)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    605396929647
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,566 miles (+2,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,566 miles
    Test number
    538001227156
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - thermostat (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass111,277 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,277 miles
    Test number
    302830871495
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside & nearside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,276 miles (+5,490)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    340199869744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside & nearside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,786 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,786 miles
    Test number
    224492630080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail105,781 miles (+4,833)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,781 miles
    Test number
    286518537380
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,948 miles (+4,212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    422820607098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass96,736 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,736 miles
    Test number
    698841285197
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod

  11. Fail96,733 miles (+7,112)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    507214776553
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear suspension arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner steering tie rod

  12. Pass89,621 miles (+2,086)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    249996975071
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes are starting to separate

  13. Fail87,535 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    756604584012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass87,535 miles (+9,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    819424184014
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass78,214 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    267306913474
    • NoteO/S outer sill dented

  16. Fail78,214 miles (+7,761)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,214 miles
    Test number
    486379303184
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/S outer sill dented

  17. Pass70,453 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    356865622195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,586 miles (+4,444)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,586 miles
    Test number
    709995671117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Pass63,142 miles (-3,996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    548341021035
    • NoteAdvise slight play in N/S track rod

  20. Fail67,138 miles (+4,510)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,138 miles
    Test number
    518208911021
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteAdvise engine management light on
    • NoteAdvise slight play in N/S track rod

  21. Pass62,628 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    172859310402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S track rod
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail62,628 miles (+3,957)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    690569710061
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in O/S track rod
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass58,671 miles (+4,587)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    951240629031
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise O/S track rod slightly worn

  24. Pass54,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    271205018048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,084 miles (+7,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    114604718495
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass46,952 miles (+9,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,952 miles
    Test number
    104443827032
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass37,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,864 miles
    Test number
    502885426044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 LRR

Does Y872 LRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 LRR expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 LRR?
The MOT on Y872 LRR expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 LRR done?
Y872 LRR was recorded at 121,791 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 4,628 miles a year.
Has Y872 LRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 LRR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y872 LRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y872 LRR find?
Y872 LRR passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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