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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y885 XJFMOT history

Y885 XJF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

Y885 XJF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,366 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 XJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 XJF was last recorded at 131,366 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,365 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,366 miles
  • 2024 – 130,819 miles
  • 2018 – 129,007 miles
  • 2017 – 124,569 miles
  • 2016 – 119,453 miles
  • 2015 – 115,763 miles
  • 2014 – 109,695 miles
  • 2013 – 105,164 miles
  • 2012 – 99,674 miles
  • 2011 – 96,304 miles
  • 2010 – 93,197 miles
  • 2009 – 89,317 miles
  • 2008 – 84,900 miles
  • 2007 – 79,401 miles
  • 2006 – 72,812 miles
  • 2005 – 62,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,366 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged no effect on light outputRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,366 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,366 miles
    Test number
    319360678573
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged no effect on light output
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,365 miles (+546)2 major2 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,365 miles
    Test number
    399232439316
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged no effect on light output
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,819 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,819 miles
    Test number
    688911943896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,814 miles (+1,807)3 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,814 miles
    Test number
    616588884187
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,007 miles (+4,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,007 miles
    Test number
    342633916160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,569 miles (+5,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,569 miles
    Test number
    773767179079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass119,453 miles (+3,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,453 miles
    Test number
    455445648041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass115,763 miles (+6,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    879518623913
    • AdvisoryEml warning light on

  9. Pass109,695 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    589376394257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass105,164 miles (+5,490)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    147502703348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEML on

  11. Pass99,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,674 miles
    Test number
    469370302343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,672 miles (+3,368)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    166680602386
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear nearside tyre uneven wear and close to limit inner edge

  13. Pass96,304 miles (+3,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,304 miles
    Test number
    476452491297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR subframe bush perished.

  14. Pass93,197 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,197 miles
    Test number
    584821890261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,317 miles (+4,417)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    224180209370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops broken
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  16. Pass84,900 miles (+5,499)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,900 miles
    Test number
    521658598227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops broken

  17. Pass79,401 miles (+1,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,401 miles
    Test number
    313604207321
    • 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)

  18. Pass77,883 miles (+5,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,883 miles
    Test number
    203319557159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass72,812 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    912313156100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    692502475167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,737 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    722171575133
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

Questions about Y885 XJF

Does Y885 XJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 XJF is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 XJF?
The MOT on Y885 XJF is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 XJF done?
Y885 XJF was recorded at 131,366 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,293 miles a year.
Has Y885 XJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 XJF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y885 XJF 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 XJF find?
Y885 XJF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 13 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, and 10 more.

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