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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y873 BSXMOT history

Y873 BSX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y873 BSX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
149,849 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 BSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y873 BSX was last recorded at 149,849 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,022 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
3,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,849 miles
  • 2024 – 148,022 miles
  • 2023 – 145,837 miles
  • 2022 – 142,592 miles
  • 2021 – 139,343 miles
  • 2020 – 136,761 miles
  • 2019 – 132,588 miles
  • 2018 – 127,917 miles
  • 2017 – 125,456 miles
  • 2016 – 121,631 miles
  • 2015 – 117,342 miles
  • 2014 – 113,758 miles
  • 2013 – 110,602 miles
  • 2012 – 106,129 miles
  • 2011 – 101,139 miles
  • 2010 – 96,357 miles
  • 2009 – 89,933 miles
  • 2008 – 85,464 miles
  • 2007 – 75,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,849 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central exhaust bracket broken off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,849 miles (+1,827)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,849 miles
    Test number
    707181345505
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass148,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    951390397996
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail148,022 miles (+2,185)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    401855546141
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass145,837 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,837 miles
    Test number
    670101091605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,807 miles (+3,215)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,807 miles
    Test number
    677941520014
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass142,592 miles (+3,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,592 miles
    Test number
    475370957102
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,343 miles (+2,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    145936821504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass136,761 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,761 miles
    Test number
    734381024992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,588 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,588 miles
    Test number
    184408285972
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriating

  10. Pass127,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    463691438833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,917 miles (+2,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    637545079321
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass125,456 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    449604908916
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken off
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail125,455 miles (+3,824)2 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,455 miles
    Test number
    590353023693
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking from flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken off
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass121,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    880688454047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,631 miles (+4,289)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    856003279817
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  16. Pass117,342 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,342 miles
    Test number
    428154605131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust middle box rusty

  17. Fail117,342 miles (+3,584)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,342 miles
    Test number
    946434405115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust middle box rusty

  18. Pass113,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    679986104129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail113,758 miles (+3,156)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    469784494027
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass110,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,602 miles
    Test number
    276236183046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,602 miles (+4,473)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,602 miles
    Test number
    569860383059
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass106,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    359886492079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,129 miles (+4,990)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    185645692019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass101,139 miles (+4,782)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    177063781440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Pass96,357 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,357 miles
    Test number
    512103980094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,354 miles (+6,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,354 miles
    Test number
    203202880045
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass89,933 miles (+4,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    750356029098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass85,464 miles (+9,957)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    124123738423
    • NoteRear seat belts slight frayed plastic on buckles slight damaged-n/s/r subframe bush slight worn-front & rear discs slight scored corroded unable to fully check pads inner pads slight worn advise to check
    • NoteWishbone bushes slight worn & cracked -slight seepage n/s cv boot advise new clip -slight binding o/s/r brake-slight corrosion brake pipe unable to fully check

  29. Pass75,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,507 miles
    Test number
    181526937419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y873 BSX

Does Y873 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 BSX expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 BSX?
The MOT on Y873 BSX expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 BSX done?
Y873 BSX was recorded at 149,849 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,799 miles a year.
Has Y873 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 BSX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y873 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 Y873 BSX find?
Y873 BSX failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 11 more.

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