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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y879 RBDMOT history

Y879 RBD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

Y879 RBD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
81,462 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 RBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 RBD was last recorded at 81,462 miles on 5 May 2026, 11,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,246 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,216 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,462 miles
  • 2025 – 70,246 miles
  • 2024 – 63,668 miles
  • 2023 – 56,426 miles
  • 2022 – 48,898 miles
  • 2021 – 43,267 miles
  • 2020 – 37,294 miles
  • 2019 – 34,787 miles
  • 2018 – 31,004 miles
  • 2017 – 29,320 miles
  • 2016 – 29,260 miles
  • 2015 – 28,990 miles
  • 2014 – 28,704 miles
  • 2013 – 28,356 miles
  • 2012 – 27,959 miles
  • 2011 – 27,530 miles
  • 2010 – 27,092 miles
  • 2009 – 26,858 miles
  • 2008 – 26,333 miles
  • 2007 – 26,200 miles
  • 2006 – 24,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,462 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,462 miles (+11,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,462 miles
    Test number
    995269863997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,246 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,246 miles
    Test number
    533707071478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,668 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    374395832479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,426 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    467692754242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,898 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    707347289489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,894 miles (+5,627)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    679361900643
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,267 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,267 miles
    Test number
    457225582275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,227 miles (+5,933)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    329452536872
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass37,294 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    716801968846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,787 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,787 miles
    Test number
    376173477038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,004 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    501624805715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,320 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,320 miles
    Test number
    677469707788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,260 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,260 miles
    Test number
    413103153579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,990 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    255619135407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,704 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,704 miles
    Test number
    749689934108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,356 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,356 miles
    Test number
    189290743157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    276056132149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,959 miles (+429)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    568356332115
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass27,530 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,530 miles
    Test number
    809670441119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,092 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,092 miles
    Test number
    284733330414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,858 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    640639739195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,333 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,333 miles
    Test number
    913353838124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,200 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    520385737129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    760434426176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 RBD

Does Y879 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 RBD is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 RBD?
The MOT on Y879 RBD is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 RBD done?
Y879 RBD was recorded at 81,462 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has Y879 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 RBD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y879 RBD 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 Y879 RBD find?
Y879 RBD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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