
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass112,409 miles (+1,957)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 112,409 miles
- Test number
- 486021308891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,452 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,452 miles
- Test number
- 716648375081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,205 miles (+4,485)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,205 miles
- Test number
- 166365484098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,720 miles (+5,659)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 101,720 miles
- Test number
- 248603893018
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass87,720 miles (+1,306)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 87,720 miles
- Test number
- 812798480010
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass78,717 miles (+12,151)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 78,717 miles
- Test number
- 254201398033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,566 miles (+10,576)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 66,566 miles
- Test number
- 284289677009
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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