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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y872 RWHMOT history

Y872 RWH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

Y872 RWH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,560 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 RWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 RWH was last recorded at 97,560 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 2,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,222 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,338 miles
Average per year
4,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,560 miles
  • 2025 – 95,222 miles
  • 2024 – 93,652 miles
  • 2023 – 90,422 miles
  • 2022 – 86,356 miles
  • 2021 – 81,718 miles
  • 2020 – 79,134 miles
  • 2019 – 73,364 miles
  • 2018 – 65,522 miles
  • 2017 – 57,391 miles
  • 2016 – 49,873 miles
  • 2015 – 45,339 miles
  • 2014 – 41,230 miles
  • 2013 – 38,142 miles
  • 2012 – 34,338 miles
  • 2011 – 31,407 miles
  • 2010 – 25,711 miles
  • 2009 – 21,983 miles
  • 2008 – 19,937 miles
  • 2007 – 17,636 miles
  • 2006 – 15,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,560 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,560 miles (+2,338)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    809360978068
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    391109470448
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail95,222 miles (+1,570)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    231613753812
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,652 miles (+3,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    392032077391
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass90,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    583422589916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail90,422 miles (+4,066)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,422 miles
    Test number
    142313357403
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass86,356 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    220366309054
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,356 miles (+4,638)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    869122394651
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,718 miles (+2,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,718 miles
    Test number
    379282792867
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass79,134 miles (+5,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    818558407208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,364 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    788675736492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  12. Fail73,356 miles (+7,834)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,356 miles
    Test number
    104640074295
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass65,522 miles (+8,131)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    267706796107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,391 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    563577265482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    261445023564
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNsr baby seat fitted restricting seat belt inspection

  16. Fail49,872 miles (+4,533)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,872 miles
    Test number
    263149583517
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working not the blub (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryNsr baby seat fitted restricting seat belt inspection

  17. Pass45,339 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    416205455004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light (ON)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyre's cracking inbetween tread's
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyre's wearing close to the limit

  18. Fail45,339 miles (+4,109)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,339 miles
    Test number
    876985955082
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light (ON)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's slightly scored
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyre's cracking inbetween tread's
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyre's wearing close to the limit

  19. Pass41,230 miles (+3,088)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    156698954078
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEml lamp illuminated
    • NoteNearside rear brake slight binding

  20. Pass38,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,142 miles
    Test number
    218642453078
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail38,141 miles (+3,803)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    387432653027
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass34,338 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    468448352042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass31,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    598920861091
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail31,407 miles (+5,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,407 miles
    Test number
    977400161047
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass25,711 miles (+3,728)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,711 miles
    Test number
    393457140042
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  26. Pass21,983 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    622406859088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,937 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    872722558088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    924484057014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,636 miles (+2,253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    182283957025
    • 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)

  30. Pass15,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,383 miles
    Test number
    192064356453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 RWH

Does Y872 RWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 RWH is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 RWH?
The MOT on Y872 RWH is valid until 13 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 RWH done?
Y872 RWH was recorded at 97,560 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,118 miles a year.
Has Y872 RWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 RWH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 RWH 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 RWH find?
Y872 RWH passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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