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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y873 LBLMOT history

Y873 LBL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2021.

Y873 LBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2022
Mileage
156,976 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 LBL was last recorded at 156,976 miles on 12 Nov 2021, 7,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,441 miles · 7 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,535 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,976 miles
  • 2020 – 149,441 miles
  • 2019 – 141,810 miles
  • 2018 – 134,862 miles
  • 2017 – 130,164 miles
  • 2016 – 125,021 miles
  • 2015 – 118,617 miles
  • 2014 – 111,512 miles
  • 2013 – 104,260 miles
  • 2012 – 97,087 miles
  • 2011 – 89,151 miles
  • 2010 – 77,144 miles
  • 2009 – 73,207 miles
  • 2008 – 66,915 miles
  • 2007 – 60,325 miles
  • 2006 – 49,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,976 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,976 miles (+7,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,976 miles
    Test number
    769105746818
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass149,441 miles (+7,631)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,441 miles
    Test number
    417678008933
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass141,810 miles (+6,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,810 miles
    Test number
    569682364214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,862 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    284051322043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,164 miles (+5,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    896212476861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass125,021 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,021 miles
    Test number
    852816619569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail124,998 miles (+6,381)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,998 miles
    Test number
    413026792244
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass118,617 miles (+7,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    787151687958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass111,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    678991924335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail111,512 miles (+7,252)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    388571724339
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,260 miles (+7,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    529290723339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass97,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    745137512384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,087 miles (+7,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,087 miles
    Test number
    729795612358
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass89,151 miles (+12,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    905533721344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,144 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    204483360141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

  16. Fail77,144 miles (+3,937)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,144 miles
    Test number
    270503460122
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

  17. Pass73,207 miles (+6,292)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    714815699163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber shrouds adrift

  18. Pass66,915 miles (+6,590)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,915 miles
    Test number
    751330018213
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber shrouds adrift/both front discs rusting

  19. Pass60,325 miles (+310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    724418177142
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteStone damage to windscreen

  20. Fail60,015 miles (+10,662)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    661103777134
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber covers split
    • NoteHandbrake cables noisey in operation

  21. Pass49,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    163157266160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 LBL

Does Y873 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 LBL expired on 4 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 LBL?
The MOT on Y873 LBL expired on 4 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 LBL done?
Y873 LBL was recorded at 156,976 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2021, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has Y873 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 LBL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on Y873 LBL 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 LBL find?
Y873 LBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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