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Volkswagen Golf

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y874 LRNMOT history

Y874 LRN is a gold petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

Y874 LRN gold Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,340 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 LRN was last recorded at 79,340 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,741 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,599 miles
Average per year
3,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,340 miles
  • 2024 – 76,741 miles
  • 2023 – 73,847 miles
  • 2022 – 71,894 miles
  • 2021 – 66,989 miles
  • 2020 – 60,857 miles
  • 2019 – 57,429 miles
  • 2018 – 50,291 miles
  • 2017 – 44,604 miles
  • 2016 – 42,143 miles
  • 2015 – 39,900 miles
  • 2014 – 37,256 miles
  • 2013 – 34,608 miles
  • 2012 – 31,274 miles
  • 2011 – 26,407 miles
  • 2010 – 19,663 miles
  • 2009 – 17,038 miles
  • 2008 – 14,504 miles
  • 2007 – 12,273 miles
  • 2006 – 10,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,340 miles
    Test number
    158665740479
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,338 miles (+2,597)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    361908170252
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,741 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    518248029847
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass73,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    341851817200
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,847 miles (+1,953)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,847 miles
    Test number
    682060158330
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo vac line split X2 (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak and lumpy idle due to vac line split (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,894 miles (+4,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    524962988829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,989 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    611610209752
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail66,987 miles (+6,130)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    230670491873
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak X2 and misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (flex) and centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass60,857 miles (+3,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    168027349905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded

  10. Pass57,429 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    484378870117
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex damaged

  11. Fail57,429 miles (+7,138)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    319079447936
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex damaged

  12. Pass50,291 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,291 miles
    Test number
    225294160423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  13. Fail50,283 miles (+5,679)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    969788498516
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  14. Pass44,604 miles (+2,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    993000266115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle coroded

  15. Pass42,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    580818509224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,143 miles (+2,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,143 miles
    Test number
    110242882839
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported front pipe and centre pipe (7.1.1)

  17. Pass39,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    428343872959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,900 miles (+2,644)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    123302575596
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,256 miles (+2,648)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    936514324360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear brake slight bind
    • NoteO/s wiper blade required soon

  20. Pass34,608 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    499625323308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,274 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,274 miles
    Test number
    605171932301
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass26,407 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,407 miles
    Test number
    385208121365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,203 miles (+4,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,203 miles
    Test number
    155885441472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,663 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,663 miles
    Test number
    692878050001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,038 miles (+2,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,038 miles
    Test number
    991535259082
    • 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)

  26. Pass14,504 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    14,504 miles
    Test number
    984608658093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,273 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,273 miles
    Test number
    334070767070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,316 miles
    Test number
    183103556466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y874 LRN

Does Y874 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 LRN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y874 LRN?
The MOT on Y874 LRN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y874 LRN done?
Y874 LRN was recorded at 79,340 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
Has Y874 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 LRN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y874 LRN 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 Y874 LRN find?
Y874 LRN passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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