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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y876 YAMMOT history

Y876 YAM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

Y876 YAM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2024
Mileage
143,155 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 YAM was last recorded at 143,155 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 7,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,018 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,137 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,155 miles
  • 2022 – 136,018 miles
  • 2021 – 128,854 miles
  • 2020 – 123,847 miles
  • 2019 – 114,871 miles
  • 2018 – 100,916 miles
  • 2017 – 96,103 miles
  • 2016 – 90,436 miles
  • 2015 – 83,845 miles
  • 2014 – 76,897 miles
  • 2013 – 70,254 miles
  • 2012 – 66,772 miles
  • 2011 – 63,109 miles
  • 2010 – 59,136 miles
  • 2009 – 56,063 miles
  • 2008 – 51,631 miles
  • 2007 – 48,182 miles
  • 2006 – 43,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,155 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,155 miles (+7,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,155 miles
    Test number
    398414530339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,018 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    102061257163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,963 miles (+7,109)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,963 miles
    Test number
    832874440497
    • 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass128,854 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    884958076577
    • 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))

  5. Pass123,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    738311907474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail123,845 miles (+8,974)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    355445307930
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass114,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    926371629520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail114,871 miles (+13,955)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,871 miles
    Test number
    307593806038
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass100,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    255206803243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail100,916 miles (+4,813)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    311260144680
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,103 miles
    Test number
    488069167728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail96,103 miles (+5,667)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,103 miles
    Test number
    683581801848
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass90,436 miles (+6,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,436 miles
    Test number
    695560323810
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass83,845 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,845 miles
    Test number
    435777915097
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine man light on

  15. Fail83,845 miles (+6,948)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,845 miles
    Test number
    359387115002
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine man light on

  16. Pass76,897 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,897 miles
    Test number
    485962734086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    425794343018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,254 miles (+3,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    686964143054
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass66,772 miles (+3,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,772 miles
    Test number
    706229542058
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass63,109 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    988472701190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail63,103 miles (+3,967)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    327379591011
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,136 miles (+3,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    654530900121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass56,063 miles (+4,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,063 miles
    Test number
    190748009141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,631 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    372953908187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,182 miles (+4,852)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,182 miles
    Test number
    921868107158
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass43,330 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    270759606417
    • NoteOffside inner c.v boot insecure

Questions about Y876 YAM

Does Y876 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y876 YAM expired on 21 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y876 YAM?
The MOT on Y876 YAM expired on 21 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y876 YAM done?
Y876 YAM was recorded at 143,155 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has Y876 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 YAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y876 YAM 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 YAM find?
Y876 YAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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