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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y874 ORXMOT history

Y874 ORX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

Y874 ORX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,378 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 ORX
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
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 ORX was last recorded at 137,378 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,863 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,515 miles
Average per year
6,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,378 miles
  • 2025 – 132,863 miles
  • 2024 – 125,336 miles
  • 2023 – 116,379 miles
  • 2022 – 108,027 miles
  • 2021 – 98,501 miles
  • 2020 – 95,075 miles
  • 2019 – 88,480 miles
  • 2018 – 78,775 miles
  • 2017 – 68,480 miles
  • 2016 – 59,058 miles
  • 2015 – 45,305 miles
  • 2014 – 40,025 miles
  • 2013 – 35,275 miles
  • 2012 – 30,717 miles
  • 2011 – 25,356 miles
  • 2010 – 19,487 miles
  • 2009 – 15,511 miles
  • 2008 – 12,705 miles
  • 2007 – 10,832 miles
  • 2006 – 9,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,378 miles
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,378 miles (+4,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,378 miles
    Test number
    958092101874
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,863 miles (+7,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,863 miles
    Test number
    980930850745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass125,336 miles (+8,957)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,336 miles
    Test number
    164678569190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,379 miles
    Test number
    893396485739
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail116,379 miles (+8,352)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,379 miles
    Test number
    527086428321
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,027 miles (+9,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    380891468065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    457653659356
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail98,501 miles (+3,426)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    473089730379
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,075 miles (+6,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    235285113150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass88,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    717968614645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,480 miles (+9,705)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    654089340085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass78,775 miles (+10,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    342915980599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,480 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    341575731008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,058 miles (+13,753)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,058 miles
    Test number
    443480219636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,305 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    698191315137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,025 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,025 miles
    Test number
    356713614129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,275 miles (+4,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,275 miles
    Test number
    817249593080
    • NoteFront discs showing signs of corosion

  18. Pass30,717 miles (+5,361)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,717 miles
    Test number
    128949502196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteNSR brake binding, not enough to show on brake readings though

  19. Pass25,356 miles (+5,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,356 miles
    Test number
    557449801126
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished, strongly advise replacement.

  20. Pass19,487 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,487 miles
    Test number
    982521710142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,511 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,511 miles
    Test number
    850922219176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,705 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,705 miles
    Test number
    391624718153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,832 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,832 miles
    Test number
    252734117437
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass10,832 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,832 miles
    Test number
    771664317161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,401 miles
    Test number
    512616516186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y874 ORX

Does Y874 ORX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 ORX is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y874 ORX?
The MOT on Y874 ORX is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y874 ORX done?
Y874 ORX was recorded at 137,378 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,438 miles a year.
Has Y874 ORX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 ORX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y874 ORX 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 ORX find?
Y874 ORX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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