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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y884 WGAMOT history

Y884 WGA is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

Y884 WGA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
170,570 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y884 WGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y884 WGA was last recorded at 170,570 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 7,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,349 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,221 miles
Average per year
6,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,570 miles
  • 2024 – 163,349 miles
  • 2023 – 150,353 miles
  • 2022 – 150,300 miles
  • 2021 – 148,996 miles
  • 2018 – 143,364 miles
  • 2017 – 136,620 miles
  • 2016 – 129,571 miles
  • 2015 – 121,537 miles
  • 2014 – 113,446 miles
  • 2013 – 104,448 miles
  • 2012 – 96,004 miles
  • 2011 – 90,296 miles
  • 2010 – 75,626 miles
  • 2009 – 67,515 miles
  • 2008 – 58,849 miles
  • 2007 – 47,750 miles
  • 2006 – 41,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,570 miles
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front MIRROR COVER MISSING
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,570 miles (+7,221)11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,570 miles
    Test number
    806441180422
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front MIRROR COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,349 miles (+12,996)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,349 miles
    Test number
    568302241788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,353 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,353 miles
    Test number
    119765984310
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail150,300 miles (+1,304)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    998341749161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass148,996 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,996 miles
    Test number
    723858674574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,364 miles (+6,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,364 miles
    Test number
    513284898914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,620 miles (+7,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,620 miles
    Test number
    711365155396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass129,571 miles (+364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,571 miles
    Test number
    262927243906
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  9. Fail129,207 miles (+7,670)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,207 miles
    Test number
    294994810497
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  10. Pass121,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    950871979692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail121,537 miles (+8,091)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,537 miles
    Test number
    682428546696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass113,446 miles (+2,614)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    167946444395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  13. Pass110,832 miles (+6,384)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,832 miles
    Test number
    679203694141
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted

  14. Pass104,448 miles (+50)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    789885903278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brake are binding slightly

  15. Fail104,398 miles (+8,394)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    427133903297
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear brake are binding slightly

  16. Pass96,004 miles (+5,708)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,004 miles
    Test number
    519106602240
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack end

  17. Pass90,296 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    758026321374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,464 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,464 miles
    Test number
    298453201275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,626 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    370949180162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,515 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,515 miles
    Test number
    634482009202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,849 miles (+11,099)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    693622918200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,750 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    653365257071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,582 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    192453827030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass47,582 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    920193727024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,622 miles
    Test number
    580584146065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y884 WGA

Does Y884 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y884 WGA expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y884 WGA?
The MOT on Y884 WGA expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y884 WGA done?
Y884 WGA was recorded at 170,570 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 6,789 miles a year.
Has Y884 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y884 WGA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y884 WGA 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 WGA find?
Y884 WGA failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 11 major defects and 7 advisories: brake fluid contaminated; emissions unable to be completed fuel leak; fuel system component leaking, and 15 more.

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