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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y876 UGCMOT history

Y876 UGC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y876 UGC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,933 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 UGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 UGC was last recorded at 71,933 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,542 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,933 miles
  • 2024 – 70,542 miles
  • 2023 – 69,174 miles
  • 2022 – 68,176 miles
  • 2020 – 66,994 miles
  • 2019 – 63,199 miles
  • 2018 – 59,399 miles
  • 2017 – 55,803 miles
  • 2016 – 52,567 miles
  • 2015 – 49,446 miles
  • 2014 – 44,841 miles
  • 2013 – 41,466 miles
  • 2012 – 39,045 miles
  • 2011 – 36,504 miles
  • 2010 – 34,876 miles
  • 2009 – 32,409 miles
  • 2008 – 29,141 miles
  • 2007 – 26,398 miles
  • 2006 – 22,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,933 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,933 miles (+1,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    984130125672
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,542 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    992355661150
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail70,510 miles (+1,336)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,510 miles
    Test number
    590566336205
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass69,174 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,174 miles
    Test number
    694877588011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,176 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    518094772207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,867 miles (+873)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    880643989654
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing seat belt not visible may be under seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested co is well over limit and not coming down eml light on test abandoned (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted does not apply pressure to seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass66,994 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,994 miles
    Test number
    123090893090
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail66,994 miles (+3,795)2 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,994 miles
    Test number
    164825251848
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass63,199 miles (+3,800)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    671326648896
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking between tread

  10. Pass59,399 miles (+3,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,399 miles
    Test number
    448330128731
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass55,803 miles (+3,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    480451438733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,567 miles (+3,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,567 miles
    Test number
    419498645640
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass49,446 miles (+4,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    899581675055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Fail44,841 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    727369364087
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,841 miles (+3,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    995239364026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass41,466 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,466 miles
    Test number
    109453273055
    • NoteExhaust heat shield is loose and insecure,also centre exhaust clamp is corroded and just about working.

  17. Fail41,466 miles (+2,421)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,466 miles
    Test number
    968543473069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield is loose and insecure,also centre exhaust clamp is corroded and just about working.

  18. Pass39,045 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    245429652058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and centre heat shield broken away
    • NoteNearside front tyre damageed sidewall

  19. Fail39,044 miles (+2,540)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    915659952065
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and centre heat shield broken away
    • NoteNearside front tyre damageed sidewall

  20. Pass36,504 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    185280461454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,876 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    352434370069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,409 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,409 miles
    Test number
    663998379044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,141 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    492280988000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,398 miles (+3,544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,398 miles
    Test number
    523599977022
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass22,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,854 miles
    Test number
    264964576016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,854 miles
    Test number
    913224376069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y876 UGC

Does Y876 UGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y876 UGC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y876 UGC?
The MOT on Y876 UGC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y876 UGC done?
Y876 UGC was recorded at 71,933 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has Y876 UGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 UGC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y876 UGC 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 UGC find?
Y876 UGC passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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