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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y872 TKLMOT history

Y872 TKL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

Y872 TKL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
81,110 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 TKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 TKL was last recorded at 81,110 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 10,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2010: 33,483 miles, lower than 330,977 miles on 27 Aug 2009.

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
70,746 miles · 6 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10,364 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,110 miles
  • 2021 – 70,746 miles
  • 2020 – 70,210 miles
  • 2019 – 65,904 miles
  • 2018 – 57,593 miles
  • 2017 – 48,962 miles
  • 2016 – 46,936 miles
  • 2015 – 45,412 miles
  • 2014 – 43,671 miles
  • 2013 – 41,208 miles
  • 2012 – 38,623 miles
  • 2011 – 36,126 miles
  • 2010 – 33,483 miles
  • 2009 – 330,977 miles
  • 2008 – 28,374 miles
  • 2007 – 25,041 miles
  • 2006 – 20,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronrt lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,110 miles (+10,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,110 miles
    Test number
    914396998679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronrt lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,746 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    609795539614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,210 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    119568303286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,904 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    238478661618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,593 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    229981207824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,962 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    270566620909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    825555336345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light staying on
  8. Fail46,936 miles (+1,524)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    120518311590
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light staying on
  9. Pass45,412 miles (+1,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    325376415433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass43,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    346296714471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail43,671 miles (+2,463)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,671 miles
    Test number
    239346214219
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass41,208 miles (+2,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,208 miles
    Test number
    116748813201
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail38,623 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    165873432232
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass38,623 miles (+2,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,623 miles
    Test number
    966803132208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass36,126 miles (+2,643)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    795674031202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear disc slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear disc slightly corroded
  16. Pass33,483 miles (-297,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,483 miles
    Test number
    764559720225
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass330,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    330,977 miles
    Test number
    691519739208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Fail30,974 miles (+2,600)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,974 miles
    Test number
    624489539239
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Pass28,374 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,374 miles
    Test number
    821580048222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass25,041 miles (+4,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,041 miles
    Test number
    492823237293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass20,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,485 miles
    Test number
    244318306122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 TKL

Does Y872 TKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 TKL expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 TKL?
The MOT on Y872 TKL expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 TKL done?
Y872 TKL was recorded at 81,110 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has Y872 TKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 TKL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on Y872 TKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y872 TKL find?
Y872 TKL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronrt lower arm rear bush; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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