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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y881 EEXMOT history

Y881 EEX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

Y881 EEX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
88,761 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 EEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 EEX was last recorded at 88,761 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 4,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,528 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,233 miles
Average per year
2,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,761 miles
  • 2021 – 84,528 miles
  • 2019 – 82,539 miles
  • 2018 – 81,570 miles
  • 2015 – 77,356 miles
  • 2014 – 73,904 miles
  • 2013 – 70,580 miles
  • 2012 – 67,278 miles
  • 2011 – 63,196 miles
  • 2010 – 58,770 miles
  • 2009 – 54,241 miles
  • 2008 – 49,271 miles
  • 2007 – 46,596 miles
  • 2006 – 42,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight play in power steering inner joints

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Central exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    572111279081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in power steering inner joints

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    583030378322
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in power steering inner joints

  3. Pass88,761 miles (+4,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    125883175503
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass84,528 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    396265408179
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail84,527 miles (+1,988)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    198512353704
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,539 miles (+969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    383817656412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    873174424059
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres wearing thin on edges 195/50r15

  8. Fail81,570 miles (+4,214)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    456038356329
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres wearing thin on edges 195/50r15

  9. Pass77,356 miles (+3,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    378219272188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass73,904 miles (+3,324)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    248745254281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass70,580 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    178984353284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,278 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,278 miles
    Test number
    615769952297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    568455751253
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,196 miles (+4,426)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    948905251263
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,770 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,770 miles
    Test number
    130286240255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  16. Fail58,770 miles (+4,529)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,770 miles
    Test number
    992616540275
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge

  17. Pass54,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    133972359220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,241 miles (+4,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    583672759275
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  19. Pass49,271 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    824272348253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,233 miles (+2,637)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    214565038200
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,596 miles (+3,768)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    463033057294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres minor perish cracks in tread area and depth low

  22. Pass42,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    574248456236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,828 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    852258156228
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y881 EEX

Does Y881 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 EEX expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 EEX?
The MOT on Y881 EEX expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 EEX done?
Y881 EEX was recorded at 88,761 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 2,851 miles a year.
Has Y881 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 EEX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y881 EEX 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 EEX find?
Y881 EEX passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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