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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y875 BBVMOT history

Y875 BBV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 16,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2023.

Y875 BBV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2024
Mileage
16,212 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2023
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y875 BBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y875 BBV was last recorded at 16,212 miles on 26 Jun 2023, 1,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2015: 966 miles, lower than 103,011 miles on 23 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,601 miles · 26 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 16,212 miles
  • 2022 – 14,601 miles
  • 2021 – 12,709 miles
  • 2020 – 11,360 miles
  • 2019 – 9,399 miles
  • 2018 – 7,440 miles
  • 2017 – 5,302 miles
  • 2016 – 3,222 miles
  • 2015 – 966 miles
  • 2014 – 103,011 miles
  • 2013 – 101,219 miles
  • 2012 – 99,641 miles
  • 2011 – 97,724 miles
  • 2010 – 95,167 miles
  • 2009 – 93,500 miles
  • 2008 – 91,182 miles
  • 2007 – 90,408 miles
  • 2006 – 72,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,212 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEngine light is on
  • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
  • AdvisorySlight play nearside inner steering rack socket

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 Outer Sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,212 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    16,212 miles
    Test number
    472781027798
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside inner steering rack socket

  2. Fail16,212 miles (+1,611)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,212 miles
    Test number
    682053303826
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside inner steering rack socket

  3. Pass14,601 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    14,601 miles
    Test number
    735427877387
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail14,601 miles (+1,892)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,601 miles
    Test number
    699201230592
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass12,709 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    12,709 miles
    Test number
    916770350701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail12,708 miles (+1,348)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,708 miles
    Test number
    851799776696
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass11,360 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    11,360 miles
    Test number
    787219771632
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExterior in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail11,360 miles (+1,961)2 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,360 miles
    Test number
    711586878942
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExterior in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass9,399 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    9,399 miles
    Test number
    962523540370
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing slightly on edges
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Centre brake pipe oxidised
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle exterior in poor condition

  10. Fail9,399 miles (+1,959)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,399 miles
    Test number
    403794228511
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing slightly on edges
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Centre brake pipe oxidised
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle exterior in poor condition

  11. Pass7,440 miles (+2,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    7,440 miles
    Test number
    393187369975
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass5,302 miles (+2,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    5,302 miles
    Test number
    616440468478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass3,222 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    3,222 miles
    Test number
    662137410589
    • AdvisoryOil leak Crank case breather.

  14. Fail3,220 miles (+2,254)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,220 miles
    Test number
    532300706954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Crank case breather.

  15. Fail966 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    966 miles
    Test number
    346448605415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside mirror unit casing damaged
    • NoteOffside mirror unit casing damaged

  16. Pass966 miles (-102,045)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    966 miles
    Test number
    699218505294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside mirror unit casing damaged
    • NoteOffside mirror unit casing damaged

  17. Pass103,011 miles (+1,792)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    655074004221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking

  18. Fail101,219 miles1 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,219 miles
    Test number
    138664003218
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approx 3.0mm
    • NoteCorrosion both front top strut cups
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe oxidizing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass101,219 miles (+1,578)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,219 miles
    Test number
    857354303280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres approx 3.0mm
    • NoteCorrosion both front top strut cups
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe oxidizing
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass99,641 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,641 miles
    Test number
    267700082185
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail99,641 miles (+1,917)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,641 miles
    Test number
    329410182165
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass97,724 miles (+2,557)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    367902321478
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRadiater leak

  23. Pass95,167 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    523877660118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,500 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    330897589192
    • NoteRear discs poor condition

  25. Fail93,496 miles (+2,314)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    254277589100
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear discs poor condition

  26. Pass91,182 miles (+774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    494137528263
    • NoteCorrosion rear brake discs

  27. Pass90,408 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    90,408 miles
    Test number
    701434717398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    880562217258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,316 miles (+13,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    373572417412
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass72,849 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,849 miles
    Test number
    732208326225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail72,833 miles (+2,235)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    523697226271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSpare tyre worn below legal limit

  32. Pass70,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    603445696021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y875 BBV

Does Y875 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y875 BBV expired on 25 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y875 BBV?
The MOT on Y875 BBV expired on 25 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y875 BBV done?
Y875 BBV was recorded at 16,212 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2023.
Has Y875 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y875 BBV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y875 BBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y875 BBV find?
Y875 BBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2023 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from nearside rear hose; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from offside rear hose; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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