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Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y881 AJFMOT history

Y881 AJF is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

Y881 AJF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
143,735 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 AJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 AJF was last recorded at 143,735 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,762 miles · 21 May 2024
Between the last two tests
973 miles
Average per year
3,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,735 miles
  • 2024 – 142,762 miles
  • 2023 – 141,435 miles
  • 2022 – 140,005 miles
  • 2020 – 138,638 miles
  • 2019 – 136,759 miles
  • 2018 – 135,662 miles
  • 2017 – 134,577 miles
  • 2016 – 133,341 miles
  • 2015 – 132,801 miles
  • 2014 – 129,263 miles
  • 2013 – 119,934 miles
  • 2012 – 110,207 miles
  • 2011 – 94,140 miles
  • 2010 – 91,911 miles
  • 2009 – 86,708 miles
  • 2008 – 82,288 miles
  • 2007 – 76,746 miles
  • 2006 – 70,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,735 miles (+973)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,735 miles
    Test number
    391791944915
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass142,762 miles (+1,327)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,762 miles
    Test number
    307217296595
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,435 miles (+1,430)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,435 miles
    Test number
    514623096071
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,005 miles (+1,367)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,005 miles
    Test number
    701275881539
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,638 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,638 miles
    Test number
    269412831703
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  6. Pass136,759 miles (+1,097)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,759 miles
    Test number
    992716909828
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,662 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,662 miles
    Test number
    626412568442
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,577 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,577 miles
    Test number
    731618906814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,341 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    785546508778
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail132,801 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,801 miles
    Test number
    397809035127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass132,801 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,801 miles
    Test number
    426839935166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,263 miles
    Test number
    639514534152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,263 miles (+9,329)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,263 miles
    Test number
    605204634165
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass119,934 miles (+9,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,934 miles
    Test number
    386956333105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail110,207 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    256914492086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  16. Pass110,207 miles (+16,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    559934592096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,140 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    246099661083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,911 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    624061870082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    86,708 miles
    Test number
    184391269034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,708 miles (+4,420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,708 miles
    Test number
    651694259038
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  21. Pass82,288 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    943768868021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,746 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    100962477048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    153917966092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y881 AJF

Does Y881 AJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 AJF expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 AJF?
The MOT on Y881 AJF expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 AJF done?
Y881 AJF was recorded at 143,735 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,767 miles a year.
Has Y881 AJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 AJF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2015.
Has the mileage on Y881 AJF 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 Y881 AJF find?
Y881 AJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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