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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y873 YTPMOT history

Y873 YTP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

Y873 YTP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,355 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 YTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 YTP was last recorded at 144,355 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,446 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,909 miles
Average per year
5,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,355 miles
  • 2025 – 139,446 miles
  • 2024 – 133,090 miles
  • 2023 – 129,163 miles
  • 2022 – 119,721 miles
  • 2021 – 111,302 miles
  • 2020 – 99,191 miles
  • 2019 – 86,124 miles
  • 2018 – 79,731 miles
  • 2017 – 76,496 miles
  • 2016 – 73,251 miles
  • 2015 – 69,003 miles
  • 2014 – 65,579 miles
  • 2013 – 60,337 miles
  • 2012 – 55,412 miles
  • 2011 – 51,067 miles
  • 2010 – 46,428 miles
  • 2009 – 41,449 miles
  • 2008 – 36,974 miles
  • 2007 – 33,039 miles
  • 2006 – 27,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML lamp on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,355 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,355 miles
    Test number
    193625913003
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,355 miles (+4,909)4 dangerous6 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,355 miles
    Test number
    788345481624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small fixing missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,446 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,446 miles
    Test number
    533019900857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Fail139,440 miles (+6,350)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,440 miles
    Test number
    271574891680
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass133,090 miles (+3,927)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    670385636583
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s-o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass129,163 miles (+9,442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    339176470844
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass119,721 miles (+143)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,721 miles
    Test number
    397255055414
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,578 miles (+8,276)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,578 miles
    Test number
    460962782778
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,302 miles (+12,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,302 miles
    Test number
    552484645441
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,191 miles (+13,067)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    295697143574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,124 miles (+6,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,124 miles
    Test number
    459819307002
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking but not to excess

  12. Pass79,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    385896590542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,731 miles (+3,235)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    820046484149
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass76,496 miles (+3,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    888160865844
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,251 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    881164964588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,003 miles (+3,424)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,003 miles
    Test number
    677279565141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust down pipe in poor condition
    • NoteFront wipers spilt but are clearing screen

  17. Pass65,579 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    529705484194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,133 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    707956604051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,337 miles (+4,925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,337 miles
    Test number
    189557003479
    • NoteFront exhaust mount has corroded and seperated but is still supported enough.

  20. Fail55,412 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    145989002471
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass55,412 miles (+4,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    465839102075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass51,067 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,067 miles
    Test number
    678954821064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,428 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    813410540013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,449 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,449 miles
    Test number
    822285739046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,974 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,974 miles
    Test number
    492085648008
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass33,039 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    172546747496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,337 miles
    Test number
    220551446023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 YTP

Does Y873 YTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 YTP is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y873 YTP?
The MOT on Y873 YTP is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 YTP done?
Y873 YTP was recorded at 144,355 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
Has Y873 YTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 YTP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y873 YTP 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 YTP find?
Y873 YTP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small fixing missing; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small fixing missing; offside rear position lamp insecure, and 8 more.

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