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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y878 AKKMOT history

Y878 AKK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y878 AKK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,733 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 AKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 AKK was last recorded at 86,733 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,160 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
2,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,733 miles
  • 2025 – 86,160 miles
  • 2024 – 85,294 miles
  • 2023 – 84,356 miles
  • 2022 – 82,970 miles
  • 2021 – 82,181 miles
  • 2020 – 81,332 miles
  • 2019 – 79,416 miles
  • 2018 – 78,736 miles
  • 2017 – 78,077 miles
  • 2016 – 76,901 miles
  • 2015 – 75,006 miles
  • 2014 – 71,092 miles
  • 2013 – 68,277 miles
  • 2012 – 64,332 miles
  • 2011 – 59,269 miles
  • 2010 – 55,293 miles
  • 2009 – 52,290 miles
  • 2008 – 50,037 miles
  • 2007 – 46,361 miles
  • 2006 – 42,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,733 miles
    Test number
    679470442489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,733 miles (+573)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,733 miles
    Test number
    487425156819
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil leak too bad to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass86,160 miles (+866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    415780115736
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass85,294 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    718555274846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,356 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    909196871813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,970 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,970 miles
    Test number
    110646293778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,181 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    740347449237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,332 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    885317721035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,416 miles (+680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,416 miles
    Test number
    599729291522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass78,736 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    205554459232
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass78,077 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    146835526912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,901 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,901 miles
    Test number
    989629133226
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  13. Pass75,006 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    267226165487
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail75,006 miles (+3,914)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    565066265148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass71,092 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    806871064109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    767731973107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,277 miles (+3,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    918041773107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass64,332 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,332 miles
    Test number
    598086862187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass59,269 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    335351071127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,293 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,293 miles
    Test number
    464813170181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,290 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    641203969112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,037 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    130758938053
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
  23. Pass50,037 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    184868638035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,361 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    562189737039
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear
  25. Pass46,361 miles (+3,846)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    721939337033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear
  26. Fail42,515 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    702281446048
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
  27. Pass42,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    801231446023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 AKK

Does Y878 AKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 AKK is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 AKK?
The MOT on Y878 AKK is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 AKK done?
Y878 AKK was recorded at 86,733 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,160 miles a year.
Has Y878 AKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 AKK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 AKK 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 Y878 AKK find?
Y878 AKK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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