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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y886 MVTMOT history

Y886 MVT is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

Y886 MVT red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
134,581 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 MVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 MVT was last recorded at 134,581 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 7,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,180 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,401 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,581 miles
  • 2024 – 127,180 miles
  • 2023 – 115,700 miles
  • 2022 – 105,005 miles
  • 2021 – 96,241 miles
  • 2020 – 89,698 miles
  • 2019 – 81,907 miles
  • 2018 – 73,040 miles
  • 2016 – 71,550 miles
  • 2015 – 69,956 miles
  • 2014 – 68,885 miles
  • 2013 – 66,698 miles
  • 2012 – 65,187 miles
  • 2011 – 62,671 miles
  • 2010 – 58,407 miles
  • 2009 – 53,891 miles
  • 2008 – 48,979 miles
  • 2007 – 43,456 miles
  • 2006 – 37,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,581 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,581 miles (+7,401)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    406131844052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,180 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    336969068611
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail127,180 miles (+11,480)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    222954926841
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,700 miles (+10,695)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,700 miles
    Test number
    576778164074
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,005 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    516674192658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,005 miles (+8,764)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,005 miles
    Test number
    912477189574
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    782424970263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,241 miles (+6,543)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    413782027899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,698 miles (+7,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    242431585842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,907 miles (+8,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    922134575860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass73,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    451977231870
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

  12. Fail73,034 miles (+1,484)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    673567913232
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat cant be secured in the upright position
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

  13. Pass71,550 miles (+1,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,550 miles
    Test number
    972948626340
    • AdvisorySlight leak on the offside front shocker
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner saddle bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in the nearside front bottom ball joint

  14. Pass69,956 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    907246475022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,885 miles (+2,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    395778994005
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass66,698 miles (+1,511)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,698 miles
    Test number
    935387973093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear axel bushes worn

  17. Pass65,187 miles (+2,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    109282172006
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    786117361077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,670 miles (+4,263)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    169696461433
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass58,407 miles (+4,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    172367950033
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass53,891 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    731438069085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,979 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    744028578032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,456 miles (+6,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    823061177070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise new tyre on nearside front

  24. Pass37,397 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    820222776068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

Questions about Y886 MVT

Does Y886 MVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y886 MVT expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y886 MVT?
The MOT on Y886 MVT expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y886 MVT done?
Y886 MVT was recorded at 134,581 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has Y886 MVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 MVT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y886 MVT 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 Y886 MVT find?
Y886 MVT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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