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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y877 LWLMOT history

Y877 LWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

Y877 LWL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
194,202 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 LWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y877 LWL was last recorded at 194,202 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 7,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,878 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,324 miles
Average per year
7,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,202 miles
  • 2022 – 186,878 miles
  • 2021 – 181,293 miles
  • 2020 – 176,120 miles
  • 2019 – 170,517 miles
  • 2018 – 165,486 miles
  • 2017 – 158,896 miles
  • 2016 – 152,013 miles
  • 2015 – 140,039 miles
  • 2014 – 132,354 miles
  • 2013 – 125,054 miles
  • 2012 – 116,830 miles
  • 2011 – 107,417 miles
  • 2010 – 97,503 miles
  • 2009 – 89,434 miles
  • 2008 – 82,232 miles
  • 2007 – 74,424 miles
  • 2006 – 64,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,202 miles
    Test number
    412241635013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,202 miles (+7,324)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,202 miles
    Test number
    908573063623
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,878 miles
    Test number
    586880402986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,878 miles (+5,585)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,878 miles
    Test number
    226621231676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod

  5. Pass181,293 miles (+5,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    181,293 miles
    Test number
    951700490146
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass176,120 miles (+5,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    176,120 miles
    Test number
    365104127216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass170,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    170,517 miles
    Test number
    131739132310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,517 miles (+5,031)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,517 miles
    Test number
    245593235655
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass165,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,486 miles
    Test number
    872274105318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,486 miles (+6,590)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,486 miles
    Test number
    547196451811
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass158,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    158,896 miles
    Test number
    990017121163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail158,896 miles (+6,883)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,896 miles
    Test number
    414795971775
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass152,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    162697277410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,013 miles (+11,974)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    764084550362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail140,039 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,039 miles
    Test number
    786446955082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass140,039 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    140,039 miles
    Test number
    909266555021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,354 miles (+7,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    765844384016
    • 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)

  18. Pass125,054 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,054 miles
    Test number
    989214073085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,830 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,830 miles
    Test number
    236496572008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,417 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,417 miles
    Test number
    436267281098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,503 miles (+8,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,503 miles
    Test number
    984574900127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass89,434 miles (+7,202)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,434 miles
    Test number
    864163919179
    • NoteN/s/ head lamp cracked .``not effecting beam pattern at present ``.
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low.
    • NoteRecomend new wipers .

  23. Pass82,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    424474018154
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Fail82,232 miles (+7,808)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    521554418173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass74,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    482845217153
    • NoteN/s/head light cracked ``but does not effect beam pattern``

  26. Fail74,424 miles (+9,563)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    603115317182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/head light cracked ``but does not effect beam pattern``

  27. Pass64,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    932118306119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y877 LWL

Does Y877 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y877 LWL expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y877 LWL?
The MOT on Y877 LWL expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y877 LWL done?
Y877 LWL was recorded at 194,202 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 7,678 miles a year.
Has Y877 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 LWL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y877 LWL 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 LWL find?
Y877 LWL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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