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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y885 HPUMOT history

Y885 HPU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y885 HPU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,887 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 HPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 HPU was last recorded at 144,887 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,153 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,734 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,887 miles
  • 2025 – 143,153 miles
  • 2024 – 141,140 miles
  • 2023 – 138,363 miles
  • 2022 – 133,818 miles
  • 2021 – 130,504 miles
  • 2020 – 127,741 miles
  • 2019 – 125,178 miles
  • 2018 – 123,085 miles
  • 2017 – 120,515 miles
  • 2016 – 117,970 miles
  • 2015 – 114,861 miles
  • 2014 – 111,103 miles
  • 2013 – 108,288 miles
  • 2012 – 105,074 miles
  • 2011 – 102,131 miles
  • 2010 – 92,128 miles
  • 2009 – 78,041 miles
  • 2008 – 69,528 miles
  • 2007 – 61,077 miles
  • 2006 – 51,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,887 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,887 miles (+1,734)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    575127520828
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,153 miles (+2,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,153 miles
    Test number
    540876316790
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,140 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,140 miles
    Test number
    340274052919
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass138,363 miles (+4,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    753914343887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,818 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    188031621510
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (sleeve) (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail133,812 miles (+3,308)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,812 miles
    Test number
    455465096239
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (sleeve) (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass130,504 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,504 miles
    Test number
    374982802120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  8. Fail130,484 miles (+2,743)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    653909628523
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  9. Pass127,741 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,741 miles
    Test number
    235764575101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail127,740 miles (+2,562)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,740 miles
    Test number
    322643716529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass125,178 miles (+2,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    125,178 miles
    Test number
    486523648862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of date (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass123,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,085 miles
    Test number
    980375836216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail123,085 miles (+2,570)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,085 miles
    Test number
    989786347326
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on the edge and cracks.

  14. Pass120,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,515 miles
    Test number
    940257810842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail120,515 miles (+2,545)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,515 miles
    Test number
    467569723078
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass117,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    641218698548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing cracks

  17. Fail117,970 miles (+3,109)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    642127046710
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing cracks

  18. Pass114,861 miles (+3,758)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    808942215155
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front wishbone bushes split.

  19. Pass111,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,103 miles
    Test number
    167471194411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  20. Fail111,103 miles (+2,815)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,103 miles
    Test number
    336090594067
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass108,288 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,288 miles
    Test number
    229223913496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteKnocking noise from rear axle bushes.

  22. Fail108,288 miles (+3,214)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,288 miles
    Test number
    127882713175
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteKnocking noise from rear axle bushes.

  23. Pass105,074 miles (+2,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,074 miles
    Test number
    517204802195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass102,131 miles (+10,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    548694001122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass92,128 miles (+14,087)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    753952910155
    • DangerousSuspect petrol filter leaks
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear axles bushes worn.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone bushes split.

  26. Pass78,041 miles (+8,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    424237919171
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass69,528 miles (+8,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,528 miles
    Test number
    914559108169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,077 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    753676707183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,847 miles
    Test number
    344338106121
    • 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)

  30. Fail51,847 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,847 miles
    Test number
    702398606173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

Questions about Y885 HPU

Does Y885 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 HPU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 HPU?
The MOT on Y885 HPU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 HPU done?
Y885 HPU was recorded at 144,887 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has Y885 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 HPU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y885 HPU 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 Y885 HPU find?
Y885 HPU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive from the engine.

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