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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y873 VOPMOT history

Y873 VOP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

Y873 VOP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
116,368 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 VOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 VOP was last recorded at 116,368 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,360 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,368 miles
  • 2024 – 113,677 miles
  • 2023 – 110,504 miles
  • 2022 – 107,797 miles
  • 2021 – 102,536 miles
  • 2020 – 97,789 miles
  • 2019 – 92,840 miles
  • 2018 – 84,902 miles
  • 2017 – 79,194 miles
  • 2016 – 73,386 miles
  • 2015 – 68,815 miles
  • 2014 – 57,403 miles
  • 2013 – 53,991 miles
  • 2012 – 47,624 miles
  • 2011 – 34,942 miles
  • 2010 – 24,572 miles
  • 2009 – 18,756 miles
  • 2008 – 16,414 miles
  • 2007 – 14,026 miles
  • 2006 – 12,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,368 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,368 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,368 miles
    Test number
    840140942040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,360 miles (+2,683)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,360 miles
    Test number
    553703366790
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,677 miles (+3,173)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,677 miles
    Test number
    455648568225
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective middle silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,504 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,504 miles
    Test number
    418980472894
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,502 miles (+2,705)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,502 miles
    Test number
    857613869401
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,797 miles (+5,261)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,797 miles
    Test number
    647995711870
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,536 miles (+4,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    201742190271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,789 miles (+4,949)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    226557227295
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,840 miles
    Test number
    816853475858
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  10. Fail92,837 miles (+7,935)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    382828294705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front & nearside rear wheels tight to rotate
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  11. Pass84,902 miles (+5,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,902 miles
    Test number
    975325526329
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn outer edges 195-65-15
    • AdvisoryWipers leaves smears on screen

  12. Pass79,194 miles (+5,808)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    959955121613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    766580406039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,386 miles (+4,571)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,386 miles
    Test number
    836567679900
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass68,815 miles (+11,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    709076805187
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,403 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    617270604171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,991 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,991 miles
    Test number
    139956103164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front Bumper has slight damage

  18. Fail53,991 miles (+6,367)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,991 miles
    Test number
    938056603187
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front Bumper has slight damage

  19. Pass47,624 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    387001612123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,942 miles (+10,370)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,942 miles
    Test number
    568426491081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,572 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    784418490014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,756 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    952399899067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass16,414 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,414 miles
    Test number
    582651908152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,026 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,026 miles
    Test number
    694222307197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    742816496041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 VOP

Does Y873 VOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 VOP expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 VOP?
The MOT on Y873 VOP expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 VOP done?
Y873 VOP was recorded at 116,368 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 5,404 miles a year.
Has Y873 VOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 VOP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y873 VOP 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 VOP find?
Y873 VOP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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