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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.

Y876 AEX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass100,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass100,709 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,709 miles
    Test number
    975756500626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass84,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    590982486333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass70,636 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    154701755232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass59,135 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    945291655004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass54,892 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    757205043050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,170 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    349971852068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. Pass48,249 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    694176850011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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)
  28. 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)
  29. Pass43,742 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    404004048080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass41,932 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,932 miles
    Test number
    680717957000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. 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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