Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y884 SBYMOT history
Y884 SBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 117,397 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,282 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y884 SBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y884 SBY was last recorded at 117,397 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,212 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,185 miles
- Average per year
- 3,282 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,397 miles
- 2024 – 115,212 miles
- 2023 – 114,126 miles
- 2022 – 113,532 miles
- 2021 – 111,600 miles
- 2020 – 110,097 miles
- 2019 – 107,181 miles
- 2018 – 101,429 miles
- 2017 – 97,185 miles
- 2016 – 94,997 miles
- 2015 – 91,689 miles
- 2014 – 89,662 miles
- 2013 – 87,336 miles
- 2012 – 85,073 miles
- 2011 – 80,380 miles
- 2010 – 76,652 miles
- 2009 – 69,062 miles
- 2008 – 63,492 miles
- 2007 – 58,118 miles
- 2006 – 52,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Both rear tyres cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear springs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,397 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 117,397 miles
- Test number
- 806951814008
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode
Fail117,397 miles (+2,185)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,397 miles
- Test number
- 672909089978
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle starting to corrode
Pass115,212 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,212 miles
- Test number
- 942618730196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail115,212 miles (+1,086)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,212 miles
- Test number
- 881939111997
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,126 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 114,126 miles
- Test number
- 560389046261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Fail114,126 miles (+594)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,126 miles
- Test number
- 360692664150
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside 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))
Pass113,532 miles (+976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 113,532 miles
- Test number
- 332798691233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))
Pass112,556 miles (+956)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,556 miles
- Test number
- 971263319421
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass111,600 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,600 miles
- Test number
- 459377394065
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,597 miles (+1,500)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,597 miles
- Test number
- 208634488506
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,097 miles (+2,916)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,097 miles
- Test number
- 395951064817
- AdvisoryEML is on
- AdvisoryNSF inner cv boot loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,181 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,181 miles
- Test number
- 703342444377
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,429 miles (+4,244)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 101,429 miles
- Test number
- 310227331158
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass97,185 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 97,185 miles
- Test number
- 736499483557
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
Fail97,181 miles (+2,184)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,181 miles
- Test number
- 146031101159
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
Pass94,997 miles (+3,308)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 94,997 miles
- Test number
- 356359777723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,689 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 91,689 miles
- Test number
- 978303225001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light is on
Fail91,689 miles (+2,027)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,689 miles
- Test number
- 975903125087
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light is on
Pass89,662 miles (+2,326)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,662 miles
- Test number
- 785557424016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,336 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 87,336 miles
- Test number
- 935093543094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,073 miles (+4,693)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 85,073 miles
- Test number
- 915327622005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,380 miles (+3,728)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 80,380 miles
- Test number
- 558520121074
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake discs slightly scored & pitted
Pass76,652 miles (+7,590)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 76,652 miles
- Test number
- 412369210095
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass69,062 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 69,062 miles
- Test number
- 350228329097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,061 miles (+5,569)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,061 miles
- Test number
- 962007429074
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,492 miles (+5,374)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 63,492 miles
- Test number
- 131191238498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,118 miles (+5,826)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 58,118 miles
- Test number
- 772559227008
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 52,292 miles
- Test number
- 613427146020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y884 SBY
- Does Y884 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y884 SBY is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y884 SBY?
- The MOT on Y884 SBY is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y884 SBY done?
- Y884 SBY was recorded at 117,397 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,282 miles a year.
- Has Y884 SBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y884 SBY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y884 SBY 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 Y884 SBY find?
- Y884 SBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 11 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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