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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y875 KCJMOT history

Y875 KCJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

Y875 KCJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
169,294 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y875 KCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y875 KCJ was last recorded at 169,294 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 2,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,749 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,545 miles
Average per year
8,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,294 miles
  • 2022 – 166,749 miles
  • 2021 – 163,118 miles
  • 2020 – 158,969 miles
  • 2019 – 153,973 miles
  • 2018 – 150,687 miles
  • 2017 – 147,113 miles
  • 2016 – 142,132 miles
  • 2015 – 136,545 miles
  • 2014 – 126,853 miles
  • 2013 – 112,428 miles
  • 2012 – 96,268 miles
  • 2011 – 78,462 miles
  • 2010 – 63,981 miles
  • 2009 – 51,114 miles
  • 2008 – 32,883 miles
  • 2007 – 21,374 miles
  • 2006 – 20,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,294 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,294 miles (+2,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,294 miles
    Test number
    959476237682
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass166,749 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,749 miles
    Test number
    773488389849
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,748 miles (+3,630)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,748 miles
    Test number
    326766672270
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,118 miles (+4,149)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,118 miles
    Test number
    154481920264
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass158,969 miles (+4,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,969 miles
    Test number
    378672803888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,973 miles
    Test number
    655454157510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,973 miles (+3,286)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,973 miles
    Test number
    744005803906
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beside steering rack mounting bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,687 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,687 miles
    Test number
    608087870167
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail150,686 miles (+3,573)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,686 miles
    Test number
    925144526480
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass147,113 miles (+4,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,113 miles
    Test number
    320214274991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass142,132 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,132 miles
    Test number
    624601196478
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade U/s

  12. Fail142,131 miles (+5,586)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,131 miles
    Test number
    429963541685
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint + rear bush splitting of same (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade U/s

  13. Pass136,545 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,545 miles
    Test number
    703031913458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,853 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,853 miles
    Test number
    236270984212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r springs deteriorating
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  15. Fail126,853 miles (+14,425)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,853 miles
    Test number
    876650084260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteN/s reverse light innop
    • NoteN/s reverse light innop
    • NoteO/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r springs deteriorating
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  16. Pass112,428 miles (+16,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    112,428 miles
    Test number
    209443683270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine gear box oil leaks

  17. Pass96,268 miles (+17,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    648122482221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass78,462 miles (+254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    109549691280
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail78,208 miles (+14,227)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,208 miles
    Test number
    868143491275
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass63,981 miles (+12,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    423339370299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,114 miles (+18,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,114 miles
    Test number
    252788989215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass32,883 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    951292308315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,329 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,329 miles
    Test number
    730317698103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,374 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,374 miles
    Test number
    731978297216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,321 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,321 miles
    Test number
    513750897102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    892531096155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,960 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    283811696475
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y875 KCJ

Does Y875 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y875 KCJ expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y875 KCJ?
The MOT on Y875 KCJ expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y875 KCJ done?
Y875 KCJ was recorded at 169,294 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 8,609 miles a year.
Has Y875 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y875 KCJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y875 KCJ 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 Y875 KCJ find?
Y875 KCJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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