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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y885 TEHMOT history

Y885 TEH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 201,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

Y885 TEH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
201,921 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 TEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 TEH was last recorded at 201,921 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 12,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,989 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
12,932 miles
Average per year
8,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,921 miles
  • 2021 – 188,989 miles
  • 2020 – 171,804 miles
  • 2019 – 160,092 miles
  • 2018 – 156,240 miles
  • 2017 – 152,484 miles
  • 2016 – 148,716 miles
  • 2015 – 144,410 miles
  • 2014 – 139,596 miles
  • 2013 – 133,547 miles
  • 2012 – 124,767 miles
  • 2011 – 115,707 miles
  • 2010 – 108,403 miles
  • 2009 – 102,409 miles
  • 2008 – 97,450 miles
  • 2007 – 83,337 miles
  • 2006 – 66,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,921 miles (+12,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    201,921 miles
    Test number
    849037563207
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass188,989 miles (+101)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    188,989 miles
    Test number
    496058628389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail188,888 miles (+17,084)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,888 miles
    Test number
    860550854634
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass171,804 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,804 miles
    Test number
    725255410203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,804 miles (+11,712)6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,804 miles
    Test number
    615782781621
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,092 miles
    Test number
    754322005695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,092 miles (+3,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,092 miles
    Test number
    281875768945
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass156,240 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    156,240 miles
    Test number
    464366876141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    676299537237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    618953419752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,484 miles (+3,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,484 miles
    Test number
    264147924203
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass148,716 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,716 miles
    Test number
    126115416568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,410 miles (+4,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,410 miles
    Test number
    754085607466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail139,596 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    358303454474
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass139,596 miles (+6,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    886983254229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,547 miles (+8,780)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,547 miles
    Test number
    265573873213
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edge worn
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass124,767 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    124,767 miles
    Test number
    407049142256
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking also close to limit on 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in osf wheel

  18. Fail124,762 miles (+9,055)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,762 miles
    Test number
    207708142287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking also close to limit on 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in osf wheel

  19. Pass115,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    519572661226
    • Note1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

  20. Fail115,707 miles (+7,304)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    235582061286
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Note1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

  21. Pass108,403 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    371064660241
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.
    • NoteSlight free play present in offside of steering rack.

  22. Fail108,403 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    331764460493
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight free play present in offside of steering rack.

  23. Pass102,409 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,409 miles
    Test number
    321898359208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,098 miles (+4,648)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    522464449277
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail97,450 miles (+462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    110793248249
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail96,988 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    723478818293
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass96,988 miles (+13,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    764278218203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass83,337 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    180626547245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,227 miles (+16,881)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,227 miles
    Test number
    641751047258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass66,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    310961046457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail66,346 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    964971246251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y885 TEH

Does Y885 TEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 TEH expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 TEH?
The MOT on Y885 TEH expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 TEH done?
Y885 TEH was recorded at 201,921 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 8,498 miles a year.
Has Y885 TEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 TEH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y885 TEH 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 TEH find?
Y885 TEH passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid section of sill..

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