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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y878 HYAMOT history

Y878 HYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

Y878 HYA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
161,868 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 HYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 HYA was last recorded at 161,868 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,868 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,868 miles
  • 2021 – 157,813 miles
  • 2020 – 138,758 miles
  • 2017 – 136,566 miles
  • 2016 – 128,535 miles
  • 2015 – 125,149 miles
  • 2014 – 121,504 miles
  • 2012 – 117,436 miles
  • 2011 – 108,778 miles
  • 2010 – 90,479 miles
  • 2009 – 79,694 miles
  • 2008 – 71,060 miles
  • 2007 – 57,116 miles
  • 2006 – 44,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,868 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,868 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,868 miles
    Test number
    677501271420
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,868 miles (+4,055)3 dangerous4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,868 miles
    Test number
    534783663894
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    329303902083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,813 miles (+19,055)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,813 miles
    Test number
    171217942680
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,758 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,758 miles
    Test number
    834613915895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,720 miles (+2,154)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    372837261919
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,566 miles
    Test number
    755384008259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Fail136,566 miles (+8,031)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,566 miles
    Test number
    289273114401
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass128,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    732664730417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail128,533 miles (+3,384)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    210336840801
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass125,149 miles (+3,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    805737931728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass121,504 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,504 miles
    Test number
    465207184243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,491 miles (+4,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,491 miles
    Test number
    238431984275
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass117,436 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    177725592122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,778 miles (+6,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    196110201212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,423 miles
    Test number
    808679661094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,423 miles (+11,944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,423 miles
    Test number
    338158661038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass90,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    230367870051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,474 miles (+10,780)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,474 miles
    Test number
    453957870079
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    511547279081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,693 miles (+8,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    530337879078
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    192269778490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,060 miles (+13,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    303708078055
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass57,116 miles (+12,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,116 miles
    Test number
    394720287099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    313292086026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,579 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    101862186085
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about Y878 HYA

Does Y878 HYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 HYA expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 HYA?
The MOT on Y878 HYA expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 HYA done?
Y878 HYA was recorded at 161,868 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 7,108 miles a year.
Has Y878 HYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 HYA has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y878 HYA 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 HYA find?
Y878 HYA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front upper obligatory mirror slightly loose cover, and 3 more.

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