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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y881 UKJMOT history

Y881 UKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 170,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

Y881 UKJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,254 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 UKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 UKJ was last recorded at 170,254 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,245 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,254 miles
  • 2025 – 167,620 miles
  • 2024 – 163,534 miles
  • 2023 – 160,477 miles
  • 2022 – 158,584 miles
  • 2021 – 156,920 miles
  • 2020 – 154,066 miles
  • 2019 – 149,573 miles
  • 2018 – 144,391 miles
  • 2017 – 137,762 miles
  • 2016 – 131,372 miles
  • 2015 – 126,282 miles
  • 2014 – 124,523 miles
  • 2013 – 120,286 miles
  • 2012 – 111,112 miles
  • 2011 – 96,680 miles
  • 2010 – 80,568 miles
  • 2009 – 68,081 miles
  • 2008 – 58,974 miles
  • 2006 – 43,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,254 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,254 miles
    Test number
    639497963644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail170,245 miles (+2,625)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,245 miles
    Test number
    980343975190
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,620 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,620 miles
    Test number
    653860375393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,534 miles
    Test number
    404277085337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail163,534 miles (+3,057)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,534 miles
    Test number
    839753366550
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,477 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    465121263677
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,477 miles (+1,893)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,477 miles
    Test number
    799259743593
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,584 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,584 miles
    Test number
    619478134717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail158,546 miles (+1,626)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    386728980186
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass156,920 miles (+2,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    156,920 miles
    Test number
    733974823804
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisorySuspension components+brake ferrules+brake back plates corroding

  11. Pass154,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    154,066 miles
    Test number
    474708868705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail154,066 miles (+4,493)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,066 miles
    Test number
    890665398383
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass149,573 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,573 miles
    Test number
    596773622924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass144,391 miles (+6,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,391 miles
    Test number
    587413450667
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust system starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass137,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    386229395625
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail137,762 miles (+6,390)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    674253755934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass131,372 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,372 miles
    Test number
    782842978056
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryItem removed from screen prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail131,371 miles (+5,089)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,371 miles
    Test number
    269021987624
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking servo to manifold (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryItem removed from screen prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass126,282 miles (+1,759)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,282 miles
    Test number
    678595275163
    • NoteBoth front and o/s/r discs corroded

  20. Fail124,523 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,523 miles
    Test number
    529211194093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAt the time of test the engine management light was on

  21. Pass124,523 miles (+4,237)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,523 miles
    Test number
    658071494080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAt the time of test the engine management light was on

  22. Pass120,286 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    669618793027
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust front pipe has slight blow

  23. Fail120,286 miles (+9,174)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    488718793009
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe has slight blow
    • NoteN/s front tyre tread low
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread very low on outer edge

  24. Pass111,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    195995192042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail111,112 miles (+14,432)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    385845792072
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass96,680 miles (+16,112)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    225329381081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear bumper has damage

  27. Pass80,568 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    430620090044
    • NoteBOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteBOTH FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUBBERS HAVE PLAY
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteREAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteREAR BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

  28. Fail80,561 miles (+12,480)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,561 miles
    Test number
    161190890029
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteBOTH FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUBBERS HAVE PLAY
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW
    • NoteO/S REAR TYRE BECOMING LOW
    • NoteREAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
    • NoteREAR BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

  29. Pass68,081 miles (+9,107)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    970220799067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged but legible when tested

  30. Pass58,974 miles (+15,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,974 miles
    Test number
    990410138063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass43,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    802599136386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail43,802 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    994209436372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y881 UKJ

Does Y881 UKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y881 UKJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y881 UKJ?
The MOT on Y881 UKJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y881 UKJ done?
Y881 UKJ was recorded at 170,254 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
Has Y881 UKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 UKJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y881 UKJ 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 UKJ find?
Y881 UKJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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