
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,324 cc
Y876 AEXMOT history
Y876 AEX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 100,709 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 100,709 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y876 AEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y876 AEX was last recorded at 100,709 miles on 15 May 2026, 6,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,974 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,735 miles
- Average per year
- 3,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,709 miles
- 2025 – 93,974 miles
- 2024 – 84,636 miles
- 2023 – 70,636 miles
- 2022 – 63,978 miles
- 2021 – 63,885 miles
- 2020 – 63,780 miles
- 2019 – 63,560 miles
- 2018 – 63,082 miles
- 2017 – 62,217 miles
- 2016 – 60,884 miles
- 2015 – 59,135 miles
- 2014 – 56,810 miles
- 2013 – 54,892 miles
- 2012 – 52,170 miles
- 2011 – 49,826 miles
- 2010 – 48,249 miles
- 2009 – 46,976 miles
- 2008 – 43,742 miles
- 2007 – 41,932 miles
- 2006 – 38,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable
Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2021
Engine management light on
Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2020
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Evidence of vehicle being stored
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,709 miles (+6,735)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 100,709 miles
- Test number
- 975756500626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,974 miles (+9,338)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,974 miles
- Test number
- 785798079475
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,636 miles
- Test number
- 590982486333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,636 miles (+14,000)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,636 miles
- Test number
- 954332626743
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing 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))
Pass70,636 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 70,636 miles
- Test number
- 154701755232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,632 miles (+6,654)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,632 miles
- Test number
- 883336762798
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords main tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,978 miles (+93)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,978 miles
- Test number
- 859338461669
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,885 miles (+105)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,885 miles
- Test number
- 474396002281
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,780 miles (+220)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 63,780 miles
- Test number
- 170984041585
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryEvidence of vehicle being stored
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift on both upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight miss fire on engine at idle
Pass63,560 miles (+478)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,560 miles
- Test number
- 147337676611
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,082 miles (+7)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,082 miles
- Test number
- 462601566402
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryEvidence of vehicle being stored
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cups on both sides on axle beam (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Fail63,075 miles (+858)3 failures2 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,075 miles
- Test number
- 169933988422
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Breaking up on inner face (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryEvidence of vehicle being stored
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring cups on both sides on axle beam (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face New discs rqd (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass62,217 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 62,217 miles
- Test number
- 856520901624
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake imbalance 22 %
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges and worn (3.5.1i)
Fail62,217 miles (+1,333)2 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,217 miles
- Test number
- 401009177366
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake imbalance 22 %
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges and worn (3.5.1i)
Pass60,884 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,884 miles
- Test number
- 370637730031
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Fail60,867 miles (+1,732)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,867 miles
- Test number
- 416830493978
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks in outer wall to tread area (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Pass59,135 miles (+2,325)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 59,135 miles
- Test number
- 945291655004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,810 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,810 miles
- Test number
- 128386854447
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteNearside front tyre cracked/perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking/perishing
Pass56,810 miles (+1,918)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,810 miles
- Test number
- 405026054020
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteNearside front tyre cracked/perished
- NoteNearside rear tyre cracking/perishing
Pass54,892 miles (+2,722)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 54,892 miles
- Test number
- 757205043050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,170 miles (+2,344)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,170 miles
- Test number
- 349971852068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,826 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,826 miles
- Test number
- 585590541020
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,826 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,826 miles
- Test number
- 735560341055
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,249 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 48,249 miles
- Test number
- 694176850011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,233 miles (+1,257)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,233 miles
- Test number
- 832185950085
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,976 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,976 miles
- Test number
- 933521569041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,929 miles (+1)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,929 miles
- Test number
- 243008759071
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,928 miles (+3,186)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,928 miles
- Test number
- 571486259003
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,742 miles (+1,810)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 43,742 miles
- Test number
- 404004048080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,932 miles (+3,095)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,932 miles
- Test number
- 680717957000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 38,837 miles
- Test number
- 371068956058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y876 AEX
- Does Y876 AEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y876 AEX is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y876 AEX?
- The MOT on Y876 AEX is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y876 AEX done?
- Y876 AEX was recorded at 100,709 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
- Has Y876 AEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y876 AEX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y876 AEX 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 Y876 AEX find?
- Y876 AEX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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