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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y878 LNWMOT history

Y878 LNW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y878 LNW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,836 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 LNW
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 LNW was last recorded at 143,836 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2009: 10,001 miles, lower than 91,318 miles on 19 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,555 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,836 miles
  • 2024 – 143,555 miles
  • 2023 – 143,275 miles
  • 2022 – 142,832 miles
  • 2021 – 142,186 miles
  • 2020 – 141,662 miles
  • 2019 – 141,179 miles
  • 2018 – 139,931 miles
  • 2017 – 138,764 miles
  • 2016 – 135,371 miles
  • 2015 – 129,835 miles
  • 2014 – 126,352 miles
  • 2013 – 121,850 miles
  • 2012 – 117,895 miles
  • 2011 – 113,314 miles
  • 2010 – 108,507 miles
  • 2009 – 10,001 miles
  • 2008 – 91,318 miles
  • 2007 – 81,544 miles
  • 2006 – 74,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,836 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,836 miles
    Test number
    498456617781
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,836 miles (+281)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,836 miles
    Test number
    573778989146
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,555 miles (+280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,555 miles
    Test number
    970273064147
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,275 miles
    Test number
    403146637493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail143,275 miles (+443)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,275 miles
    Test number
    231445769795
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass142,832 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    329936461791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,186 miles (+524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    914114182250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass141,662 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    509865531400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,179 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,179 miles
    Test number
    301502987641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass139,931 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    513873630323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass138,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,764 miles
    Test number
    457714371401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread and nail on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail138,764 miles (+3,393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,764 miles
    Test number
    960678917326
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread and nail on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,371 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    213359859449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,835 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,835 miles
    Test number
    766829088576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,352 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    665628914357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    406443033436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail121,849 miles (+3,954)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,849 miles
    Test number
    117753733348
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass117,895 miles (+4,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    786468502385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass113,314 miles (+4,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,314 miles
    Test number
    769812601372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass108,507 miles (+98,506)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    840641630376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,001 miles (-81,317)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,001 miles
    Test number
    391655629367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,318 miles (+9,774)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    833064128399
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass81,544 miles (+7,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    502765727360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,268 miles
    Test number
    590131336364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 LNW

Does Y878 LNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 LNW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y878 LNW?
The MOT on Y878 LNW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 LNW done?
Y878 LNW was recorded at 143,836 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has Y878 LNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 LNW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 LNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 LNW find?
Y878 LNW passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly damaged both sides; front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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