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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y878 UBJMOT history

Y878 UBJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2022.

Y878 UBJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
120,714 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 UBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 UBJ was last recorded at 120,714 miles on 28 Mar 2022, 632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,082 miles · 5 May 2021
Between the last two tests
632 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,714 miles
  • 2021 – 120,082 miles
  • 2020 – 118,282 miles
  • 2019 – 115,923 miles
  • 2018 – 114,005 miles
  • 2017 – 113,648 miles
  • 2016 – 112,409 miles
  • 2015 – 110,452 miles
  • 2014 – 106,205 miles
  • 2013 – 101,720 miles
  • 2012 – 96,061 miles
  • 2011 – 91,060 miles
  • 2010 – 87,720 miles
  • 2009 – 86,414 miles
  • 2008 – 78,717 miles
  • 2007 – 66,566 miles
  • 2006 – 55,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,714 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,714 miles (+632)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,714 miles
    Test number
    852038856975
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass120,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,082 miles
    Test number
    439169397041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail120,082 miles (+1,800)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,082 miles
    Test number
    551911234672
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass118,282 miles (+2,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,282 miles
    Test number
    492176655997
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass115,923 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    670101708688
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail115,923 miles (+1,918)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    501918124946
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass114,005 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    864551456442
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  8. Fail114,005 miles (+357)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    331229493222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
  9. Pass113,648 miles (+1,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,648 miles
    Test number
    126807333410
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass112,409 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,409 miles
    Test number
    486021308891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,452 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    716648375081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,205 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    166365484098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,720 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    248603893018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,061 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    909829672011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass91,060 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,060 miles
    Test number
    665353681001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass87,720 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    812798480010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,414 miles (+7,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    281142089003
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass78,717 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,717 miles
    Test number
    254201398033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,566 miles (+10,576)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    284289677009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    322763986031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 UBJ

Does Y878 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 UBJ expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 UBJ?
The MOT on Y878 UBJ expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 UBJ done?
Y878 UBJ was recorded at 120,714 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2022, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has Y878 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 UBJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y878 UBJ 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 UBJ find?
Y878 UBJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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