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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y885 RBDMOT history

Y885 RBD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

Y885 RBD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
168,115 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 RBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 RBD was last recorded at 168,115 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 10,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2015: 151,011 miles, lower than 151,253 miles on 27 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,554 miles · 8 Jan 2018
Between the last two tests
10,561 miles
Average per year
5,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,115 miles
  • 2018 – 157,554 miles
  • 2017 – 151,313 miles
  • 2015 – 151,011 miles
  • 2014 – 151,253 miles
  • 2013 – 143,153 miles
  • 2012 – 129,468 miles
  • 2011 – 115,764 miles
  • 2010 – 91,667 miles
  • 2008 – 75,325 miles
  • 2007 – 62,963 miles
  • 2006 – 50,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,115 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,115 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    168,115 miles
    Test number
    123603453632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,554 miles (+6,241)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    157,554 miles
    Test number
    595936670028
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slightly binding (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover broken

  3. Pass151,313 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,313 miles
    Test number
    823028466487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,011 miles (-242)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    151,011 miles
    Test number
    623957685218
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rusty all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail151,253 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,253 miles
    Test number
    725751934386
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  6. Pass151,253 miles (+8,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    151,253 miles
    Test number
    818201734350
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  7. Pass143,153 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    143,153 miles
    Test number
    478225603492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  8. Fail143,125 miles (+13,657)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,125 miles
    Test number
    998693203382
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  9. Pass129,468 miles (+13,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    129,468 miles
    Test number
    985865402386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass115,764 miles (+24,097)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    447425691226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly split on ends
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc worn

  11. Pass91,667 miles (+16,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    174759430484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass75,325 miles (+12,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    561840518383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass62,963 miles (+12,592)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    530930817387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    172677286279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 RBD

Does Y885 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 RBD is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 RBD?
The MOT on Y885 RBD is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 RBD done?
Y885 RBD was recorded at 168,115 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 5,990 miles a year.
Has Y885 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 RBD has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on Y885 RBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y885 RBD find?
Y885 RBD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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