Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc
Y878 NCDMOT history
Y878 NCD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 169,471 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y878 NCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y878 NCD was last recorded at 169,471 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 2,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 166,774 miles · 22 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,697 miles
- Average per year
- 5,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 169,471 miles
- 2022 – 166,774 miles
- 2021 – 164,601 miles
- 2020 – 163,064 miles
- 2019 – 161,213 miles
- 2018 – 157,203 miles
- 2017 – 153,562 miles
- 2016 – 149,241 miles
- 2015 – 144,124 miles
- 2014 – 140,691 miles
- 2013 – 136,605 miles
- 2012 – 130,681 miles
- 2011 – 125,515 miles
- 2010 – 119,323 miles
- 2009 – 108,326 miles
- 2008 – 93,382 miles
- 2007 – 80,609 miles
- 2006 – 66,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,471 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light OnRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,471 miles (+2,697)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 169,471 miles
- Test number
- 421625395487
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
Pass166,774 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 166,774 miles
- Test number
- 279296436273
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,774 miles (+2,173)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,774 miles
- Test number
- 587438247024
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light On
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,601 miles (+1,537)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 164,601 miles
- Test number
- 792575057801
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryE m light on.
Pass163,064 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 163,064 miles
- Test number
- 610473791529
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in nearside rear wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in offside rear wheel
Fail163,064 miles (+1,851)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,064 miles
- Test number
- 599316811102
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in nearside rear wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play in offside rear wheel
- AdvisoryEml light on dash
Pass161,213 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 161,213 miles
- Test number
- 879428845319
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ILLUMINATED
- AdvisoryGENERAL ELECTRICS ON BATTERY INSEURE
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,213 miles (+4,010)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,213 miles
- Test number
- 264102860870
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML LIGHT ILLUMINATED
- AdvisoryGENERAL ELECTRICS ON BATTERY INSEURE
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,203 miles (+3,641)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 157,203 miles
- Test number
- 526816670533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,562 miles (+93)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 153,562 miles
- Test number
- 579513944711
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail153,469 miles (+4,228)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,469 miles
- Test number
- 970632264719
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE (SECOND LAYER) (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
Pass149,241 miles (+5,117)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 149,241 miles
- Test number
- 883642967506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass144,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,124 miles
- Test number
- 397555262451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,124 miles (+3,433)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,124 miles
- Test number
- 815654704882
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass140,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 140,691 miles
- Test number
- 965145194215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,691 miles (+4,086)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,691 miles
- Test number
- 287615894264
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,605 miles (+5,924)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 136,605 miles
- Test number
- 589172603375
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,681 miles (+5,166)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 130,681 miles
- Test number
- 886893312244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,515 miles (+6,192)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 125,515 miles
- Test number
- 267694211330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,323 miles (+10,997)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 119,323 miles
- Test number
- 580374420355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,326 miles (+159)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 108,326 miles
- Test number
- 521580159219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- 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 Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- 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)
Fail108,167 miles (+14,785)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,167 miles
- Test number
- 784134549294
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- 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 Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- 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)
Pass93,382 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 93,382 miles
- Test number
- 313650718415
- NoteHaldex coupling noisey (rear 4 wheel drive unit)
Fail93,382 miles (+12,773)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,382 miles
- Test number
- 331960518419
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteHaldex coupling noisey (rear 4 wheel drive unit)
Pass80,609 miles (+14,293)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 80,609 miles
- Test number
- 514512247212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,316 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 66,316 miles
- Test number
- 774719026191
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y878 NCD
- Does Y878 NCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y878 NCD expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y878 NCD?
- The MOT on Y878 NCD expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y878 NCD done?
- Y878 NCD was recorded at 169,471 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
- Has Y878 NCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y878 NCD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y878 NCD 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 NCD find?
- Y878 NCD passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine management light on.
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