Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y876 VBJMOT history
Y876 VBJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 184,869 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 184,869 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y876 VBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y876 VBJ was last recorded at 184,869 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 5,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 179,445 miles · 27 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,424 miles
- Average per year
- 6,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,869 miles
- 2022 – 179,445 miles
- 2021 – 168,460 miles
- 2020 – 161,943 miles
- 2019 – 149,979 miles
- 2017 – 146,178 miles
- 2016 – 142,379 miles
- 2015 – 134,039 miles
- 2014 – 118,137 miles
- 2013 – 98,761 miles
- 2012 – 86,142 miles
- 2011 – 83,271 miles
- 2010 – 78,740 miles
- 2009 – 75,550 miles
- 2008 – 70,933 miles
- 2007 – 65,652 miles
- 2006 – 59,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
- AdvisoryRear shocker covers adrift both sides
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,869 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 184,869 miles
- Test number
- 318454124673
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
- AdvisoryRear shocker covers adrift both sides
Fail184,869 miles (+5,424)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,869 miles
- Test number
- 342929891438
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
- AdvisoryRear shocker covers adrift both sides
Pass179,445 miles (+14)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 179,445 miles
- Test number
- 691947034180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail179,431 miles (+10,971)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,431 miles
- Test number
- 220716398095
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass168,460 miles (+6,517)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 168,460 miles
- Test number
- 314232137550
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,943 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 161,943 miles
- Test number
- 998143410681
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,941 miles (+11,962)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,941 miles
- Test number
- 887073925627
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,979 miles (+3,801)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 149,979 miles
- Test number
- 684303838056
- AdvisoryFront Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass146,178 miles (+3,799)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 146,178 miles
- Test number
- 790681502855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,379 miles (+8,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 142,379 miles
- Test number
- 899505161523
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,039 miles (+15,902)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 134,039 miles
- Test number
- 736608735182
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills showing signs of jack damage.
Pass118,137 miles (+19,376)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 118,137 miles
- Test number
- 197151414313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,761 miles (+12,619)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 98,761 miles
- Test number
- 105243923333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 86,142 miles
- Test number
- 127690922327
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail86,142 miles (+2,871)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,142 miles
- Test number
- 626150122360
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass83,271 miles (+4,531)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 83,271 miles
- Test number
- 765910421333
- NoteNearside rear slight bind
Pass78,740 miles (+3,190)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 78,740 miles
- Test number
- 123501220329
- NoteSlight bind on both rear brakes
Pass75,550 miles (+4,617)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 75,550 miles
- Test number
- 840913329362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,933 miles (+5,281)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,933 miles
- Test number
- 983759608359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,652 miles (+6,213)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 65,652 miles
- Test number
- 120652817367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,439 miles (+1,848)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 59,439 miles
- Test number
- 673474216329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,591 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 57,591 miles
- Test number
- 654019776070
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about Y876 VBJ
- Does Y876 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y876 VBJ expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y876 VBJ?
- The MOT on Y876 VBJ expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y876 VBJ done?
- Y876 VBJ was recorded at 184,869 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 6,748 miles a year.
- Has Y876 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y876 VBJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y876 VBJ 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 VBJ find?
- Y876 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.
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