Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y873 VBJMOT history
Y873 VBJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 208,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 May 2023
- Mileage
- 208,560 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y873 VBJ
- 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
- 28 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y873 VBJ was last recorded at 208,560 miles on 7 May 2022, 8,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 200,541 miles · 24 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,019 miles
- Average per year
- 8,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 208,560 miles
- 2021 – 200,541 miles
- 2020 – 195,999 miles
- 2019 – 188,625 miles
- 2018 – 182,910 miles
- 2017 – 170,863 miles
- 2016 – 157,511 miles
- 2015 – 151,023 miles
- 2014 – 146,215 miles
- 2012 – 142,803 miles
- 2011 – 134,837 miles
- 2010 – 126,939 miles
- 2009 – 118,090 miles
- 2008 – 106,684 miles
- 2007 – 91,548 miles
- 2006 – 77,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,560 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySligjht corrosion to rear beam axle
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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,560 miles (+8,019)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 208,560 miles
- Test number
- 758694365197
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySligjht corrosion to rear beam axle
Pass200,541 miles (+4,542)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 200,541 miles
- Test number
- 815975472794
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,999 miles (+7,374)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 195,999 miles
- Test number
- 747309011666
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust down pipe deteriating
Pass188,625 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2020
- Odometer
- 188,625 miles
- Test number
- 921780258680
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn edges
Fail188,625 miles (+5,715)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,625 miles
- Test number
- 925602830201
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn edges
Pass182,910 miles (+12,047)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 182,910 miles
- Test number
- 873455500366
- AdvisoryFront outer cv boots perished
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure
- AdvisorySteering arms slight play
Pass170,863 miles (+13,352)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 170,863 miles
- Test number
- 594633618764
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and tread cracking perrishing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and tread cracking perrishing (4.1.E.1)
Pass157,511 miles (+136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 157,511 miles
- Test number
- 934060616724
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail157,375 miles (+6,352)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,375 miles
- Test number
- 779713419422
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Rear mount broken, wire bodge also broken, suggest fixing properly (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass151,023 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 151,023 miles
- Test number
- 337615195190
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust box mounting-Exhaust supported with wire
- NoteNear side front CV boot perished
- NoteOff side front anti roll bar D bush worn resulting in slight movement
- NoteSurface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms
Fail151,022 miles (+4,807)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,022 miles
- Test number
- 896865495105
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust box mounting-Exhaust supported with wire
- NoteNear side front CV boot perished
- NoteOff side front anti roll bar D bush worn resulting in slight movement
- NoteSurface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms
Pass146,215 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 146,215 miles
- Test number
- 248022304214
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail146,215 miles (+3,412)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,215 miles
- Test number
- 457402104221
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass142,803 miles (+7,966)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 142,803 miles
- Test number
- 116502892150
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear silencer bracket corroded
Pass134,837 miles (+7,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 134,837 miles
- Test number
- 496416391133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass126,939 miles (+8,849)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 126,939 miles
- Test number
- 623723190139
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel filter corroded
Pass118,090 miles (+11,406)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 118,090 miles
- Test number
- 331236419495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,684 miles (+15,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 106,684 miles
- Test number
- 134104628049
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass91,548 miles (+14,033)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 91,548 miles
- Test number
- 492587527030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 77,515 miles
- Test number
- 802850346079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y873 VBJ
- Does Y873 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y873 VBJ expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y873 VBJ?
- The MOT on Y873 VBJ expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y873 VBJ done?
- Y873 VBJ was recorded at 208,560 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022, an average of 8,070 miles a year.
- Has Y873 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y873 VBJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y873 VBJ 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 VBJ find?
- Y873 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, and 1 more.
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