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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y877 LNWMOT history

Y877 LNW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 252,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

Y877 LNW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
252,166 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 LNW
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
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y877 LNW was last recorded at 252,166 miles on 16 May 2026, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,363 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
9,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,166 miles
  • 2025 – 251,363 miles
  • 2024 – 248,223 miles
  • 2023 – 247,576 miles
  • 2022 – 244,820 miles
  • 2021 – 244,809 miles
  • 2020 – 241,230 miles
  • 2019 – 233,260 miles
  • 2018 – 228,239 miles
  • 2017 – 221,687 miles
  • 2016 – 212,364 miles
  • 2015 – 203,941 miles
  • 2014 – 195,147 miles
  • 2013 – 182,860 miles
  • 2012 – 165,792 miles
  • 2011 – 145,905 miles
  • 2010 – 128,758 miles
  • 2009 – 112,691 miles
  • 2008 – 96,846 miles
  • 2007 – 79,330 miles
  • 2006 – 62,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,166 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,166 miles (+803)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    252,166 miles
    Test number
    845074980177
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass251,363 miles (+3,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    251,363 miles
    Test number
    165034148842
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass248,223 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    248,223 miles
    Test number
    417134359780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass247,576 miles (+172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    247,576 miles
    Test number
    844313116481
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail247,404 miles (+2,584)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,404 miles
    Test number
    553860692497
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor holed corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle turbo intercooler pipe (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass244,820 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    244,820 miles
    Test number
    215437210609
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail244,809 miles (+7)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,809 miles
    Test number
    549051050713
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps missing

  8. Fail244,802 miles (+3,572)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,802 miles
    Test number
    609897241840
    • DangerousOffside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOther passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed rear boot (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working and o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass241,230 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    241,230 miles
    Test number
    663440708868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass233,260 miles (+87)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    233,260 miles
    Test number
    875595638413
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  11. Fail233,173 miles (+4,934)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,173 miles
    Test number
    929734026417
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  12. Pass228,239 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    228,239 miles
    Test number
    337847870359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass221,687 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    221,687 miles
    Test number
    229058732284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail221,674 miles (+9,310)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,674 miles
    Test number
    375782455729
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack end (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass212,364 miles (+8,423)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    212,364 miles
    Test number
    238032482848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  16. Pass203,941 miles (+8,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    203,941 miles
    Test number
    658252825032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass195,147 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    195,147 miles
    Test number
    449461424017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail195,131 miles (+12,271)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,131 miles
    Test number
    195280524086
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass182,860 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    182,860 miles
    Test number
    486147113023
    • NoteLift in both strut tops
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

  20. Fail182,854 miles (+17,062)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,854 miles
    Test number
    697182813085
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteLift in both strut tops
    • NoteSlight bind on rear brakes

  21. Pass165,792 miles (+19,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    165,792 miles
    Test number
    178161022097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass145,905 miles (+17,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    145,905 miles
    Test number
    358247401006
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass128,758 miles (+16,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    128,758 miles
    Test number
    491569600039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,691 miles (+15,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    852260419076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,846 miles (+17,516)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    480499618025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,330 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    670727827091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,984 miles (+16,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    873140427042
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass62,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    113110836046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y877 LNW

Does Y877 LNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y877 LNW is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y877 LNW?
The MOT on Y877 LNW is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y877 LNW done?
Y877 LNW was recorded at 252,166 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 9,330 miles a year.
Has Y877 LNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 LNW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y877 LNW 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 Y877 LNW find?
Y877 LNW passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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