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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y876 XFLMOT history

Y876 XFL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

Y876 XFL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
166,457 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 XFL
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 XFL was last recorded at 166,457 miles on 1 May 2025, 987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,470 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
987 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,457 miles
  • 2024 – 165,470 miles
  • 2023 – 164,220 miles
  • 2022 – 161,569 miles
  • 2021 – 158,861 miles
  • 2020 – 157,498 miles
  • 2019 – 152,909 miles
  • 2018 – 147,575 miles
  • 2017 – 142,561 miles
  • 2016 – 137,264 miles
  • 2015 – 131,265 miles
  • 2014 – 126,025 miles
  • 2013 – 118,943 miles
  • 2012 – 110,815 miles
  • 2011 – 102,088 miles
  • 2010 – 94,004 miles
  • 2009 – 85,607 miles
  • 2008 – 75,669 miles
  • 2007 – 65,702 miles
  • 2006 – 54,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,457 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,457 miles (+987)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,457 miles
    Test number
    262494166040
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass165,470 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    270862767892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail165,470 miles (+1,250)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    134308200654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass164,220 miles (+67)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,220 miles
    Test number
    221357932549
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper play in macpherson strut top mount
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail164,153 miles (+2,584)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,153 miles
    Test number
    110000909187
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper play in macpherson strut top mount
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass161,569 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,569 miles
    Test number
    697416783443
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail161,569 miles (+2,708)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,569 miles
    Test number
    307679860202
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass158,861 miles (+1,363)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,861 miles
    Test number
    895676073063
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass157,498 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    157,498 miles
    Test number
    397148257345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chips in screen

  10. Pass152,909 miles (+5,334)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    152,909 miles
    Test number
    385254799303
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,575 miles
    Test number
    395759085669
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section has had poor repair.
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail147,575 miles (+5,014)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,575 miles
    Test number
    553946861126
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section has had poor repair.
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass142,561 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,561 miles
    Test number
    803949758957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,264 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,264 miles
    Test number
    685552996252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail137,242 miles (+5,977)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,242 miles
    Test number
    707372053400
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass131,265 miles (+26)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,265 miles
    Test number
    297599015463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  17. Fail131,239 miles (+5,214)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    506398415168
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen scratched

  18. Pass126,025 miles (+7,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    978814634110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass118,943 miles (+8,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    118,943 miles
    Test number
    245393743420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass110,815 miles (+8,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    139638452180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass102,088 miles (+8,084)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    995389151196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass94,004 miles (+8,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,004 miles
    Test number
    601194250149
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass85,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    633983459103
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail85,605 miles (+9,936)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    542913859150
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass75,669 miles (+9,967)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,669 miles
    Test number
    401158358142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    400894247118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,702 miles (+10,734)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    544804447163
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass54,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    902668456167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y876 XFL

Does Y876 XFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y876 XFL expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y876 XFL?
The MOT on Y876 XFL expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y876 XFL done?
Y876 XFL was recorded at 166,457 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has Y876 XFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 XFL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y876 XFL 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 XFL find?
Y876 XFL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in the drivers view; offside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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