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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y876 SBJMOT history

Y876 SBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 193,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

Y876 SBJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
193,441 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 SBJ was last recorded at 193,441 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 1,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,998 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,443 miles
Average per year
7,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,441 miles
  • 2024 – 191,998 miles
  • 2023 – 190,916 miles
  • 2022 – 187,947 miles
  • 2020 – 185,697 miles
  • 2019 – 178,146 miles
  • 2018 – 161,218 miles
  • 2017 – 147,710 miles
  • 2016 – 126,683 miles
  • 2015 – 108,012 miles
  • 2014 – 104,212 miles
  • 2013 – 101,127 miles
  • 2012 – 98,391 miles
  • 2011 – 95,915 miles
  • 2010 – 93,994 miles
  • 2009 – 92,170 miles
  • 2008 – 80,886 miles
  • 2007 – 67,009 miles
  • 2006 – 52,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,441 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,441 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,441 miles
    Test number
    351307770287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,998 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,998 miles
    Test number
    225682462610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail191,983 miles (+1,067)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,983 miles
    Test number
    740855496772
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass190,916 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,916 miles
    Test number
    626273560643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail190,904 miles (+2,957)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,904 miles
    Test number
    435809278127
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification arm fitted to wrong side (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass187,947 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,947 miles
    Test number
    941080660758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,938 miles (+2,241)1 dangerous10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,938 miles
    Test number
    197981535484
    • DangerousRear Lower Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources removed (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass185,697 miles (+7,551)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,697 miles
    Test number
    363946155198
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes near rear hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass178,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,146 miles
    Test number
    512502902080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,146 miles (+16,928)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,146 miles
    Test number
    854470137920
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass161,218 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    161,218 miles
    Test number
    646341314352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail161,218 miles (+13,508)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,218 miles
    Test number
    607530742806
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass147,710 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,710 miles
    Test number
    756921292722
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail147,702 miles (+21,019)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,702 miles
    Test number
    958709768883
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass126,683 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    797643925299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,680 miles (+18,668)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,680 miles
    Test number
    601152553237
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass108,012 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,012 miles
    Test number
    159707575477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

  18. Fail108,012 miles (+3,800)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,012 miles
    Test number
    286787975032
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

  19. Fail104,212 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,212 miles
    Test number
    698867484088
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass104,212 miles (+3,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,212 miles
    Test number
    977937184018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass101,127 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    986713393038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass98,391 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    277821402432
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail98,365 miles (+2,450)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,365 miles
    Test number
    536565392079
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass95,915 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    675482401140
    • NoteO/s front screen damaged in zone a below 10mm

  25. Fail95,911 miles (+1,917)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    598521641052
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass93,994 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    343254240050
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass92,170 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    472040959000
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  28. Fail92,170 miles (+11,284)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    593520959029
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  29. Pass80,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    960933358084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail80,886 miles (+13,877)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,886 miles
    Test number
    210553458085
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass67,009 miles (+14,029)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    200671037075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass52,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    524067036063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y876 SBJ

Does Y876 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y876 SBJ expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y876 SBJ?
The MOT on Y876 SBJ expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y876 SBJ done?
Y876 SBJ was recorded at 193,441 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
Has Y876 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 SBJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y876 SBJ 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 SBJ find?
Y876 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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