Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y885 EUPMOT history
Y885 EUP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 230,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 230,828 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y885 EUP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y885 EUP was last recorded at 230,828 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Aug 2013: 113,652 miles, lower than 126,379 miles on 16 Aug 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 222,326 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,502 miles
- Average per year
- 6,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,828 miles
- 2025 – 222,326 miles
- 2024 – 211,814 miles
- 2023 – 198,217 miles
- 2022 – 187,056 miles
- 2021 – 178,958 miles
- 2020 – 174,204 miles
- 2019 – 168,642 miles
- 2018 – 162,811 miles
- 2017 – 156,580 miles
- 2016 – 150,132 miles
- 2014 – 141,872 miles
- 2013 – 113,652 miles
- 2012 – 126,379 miles
- 2011 – 124,106 miles
- 2010 – 118,227 miles
- 2009 – 111,894 miles
- 2008 – 106,199 miles
- 2007 – 101,550 miles
- 2006 – 95,843 miles
- 2005 – 89,985 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,828 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
No reverse lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower arm bush small splits but can function as intended
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,828 miles (+8,502)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 230,828 miles
- Test number
- 642294241183
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass222,326 miles (+10,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 222,326 miles
- Test number
- 585690078653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass211,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 211,814 miles
- Test number
- 398897584524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,814 miles (+13,597)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,814 miles
- Test number
- 559080242652
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass198,217 miles (+11,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 198,217 miles
- Test number
- 909241077056
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass187,056 miles (+68)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 187,056 miles
- Test number
- 539676128285
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm bush small splits but can function as intended
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail186,988 miles (+8,030)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,988 miles
- Test number
- 165243101182
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arm bush small splits but can function as intended
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass178,958 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 178,958 miles
- Test number
- 269513748911
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail178,952 miles (+4,748)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,952 miles
- Test number
- 267425911407
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate .9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass174,204 miles (+91)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 174,204 miles
- Test number
- 706639498594
- AdvisoryAll four tyres worn
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal mount broken
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn
Fail174,113 miles (+5,471)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,113 miles
- Test number
- 903631045711
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres worn
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal mount broken
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn
Pass168,642 miles (+5,831)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 168,642 miles
- Test number
- 313233464515
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 162,811 miles
- Test number
- 535648422810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,811 miles (+6,231)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,811 miles
- Test number
- 762186529000
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass156,580 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 156,580 miles
- Test number
- 954147812634
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail156,575 miles (+6,443)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,575 miles
- Test number
- 746671878343
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass150,132 miles (+8,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 150,132 miles
- Test number
- 537763105735
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside handbrake low on performance
Pass141,872 miles (+28,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 141,872 miles
- Test number
- 489690724261
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass113,652 miles (-12,727)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 113,652 miles
- Test number
- 906044523232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,379 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 126,379 miles
- Test number
- 235039622242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,365 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,365 miles
- Test number
- 477181082143
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass126,365 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 126,365 miles
- Test number
- 776171082140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,106 miles (+5,879)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 124,106 miles
- Test number
- 786915991218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,227 miles (+6,333)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 118,227 miles
- Test number
- 434753190248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,894 miles (+5,695)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 111,894 miles
- Test number
- 364197299224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,199 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 106,199 miles
- Test number
- 134628788269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,550 miles (+5,707)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 101,550 miles
- Test number
- 313634587419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,843 miles (+5,858)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 95,843 miles
- Test number
- 964665186227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 89,985 miles
- Test number
- 734871195232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y885 EUP
- Does Y885 EUP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 EUP is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y885 EUP?
- The MOT on Y885 EUP is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y885 EUP done?
- Y885 EUP was recorded at 230,828 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
- Has Y885 EUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y885 EUP has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y885 EUP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y885 EUP find?
- Y885 EUP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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