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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y886 RNUMOT history

Y886 RNU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y886 RNU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,470 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 RNU was last recorded at 73,470 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,560 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
2,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,470 miles
  • 2025 – 72,560 miles
  • 2024 – 70,344 miles
  • 2023 – 68,700 miles
  • 2022 – 67,136 miles
  • 2021 – 65,342 miles
  • 2020 – 63,472 miles
  • 2019 – 60,900 miles
  • 2018 – 58,631 miles
  • 2017 – 56,671 miles
  • 2016 – 53,558 miles
  • 2015 – 51,235 miles
  • 2014 – 49,146 miles
  • 2013 – 45,963 miles
  • 2012 – 43,137 miles
  • 2011 – 40,168 miles
  • 2010 – 37,061 miles
  • 2009 – 33,705 miles
  • 2008 – 30,252 miles
  • 2007 – 26,234 miles
  • 2006 – 22,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,470 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,470 miles (+910)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    911641491390
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,560 miles (+2,216)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    893722133035
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S AND O/S (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,344 miles (+1,644)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    617968895485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r spring showing corrosion
  4. Pass68,700 miles (+1,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,700 miles
    Test number
    940602547861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass67,136 miles (+1,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    371263864589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass65,342 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,342 miles
    Test number
    630828003477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass63,472 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    207232969479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass60,900 miles (+2,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    330796280198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,631 miles (+1,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,631 miles
    Test number
    250364251077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass56,671 miles (+3,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    402506358698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass53,558 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    223730151150
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass51,235 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,235 miles
    Test number
    217482045102
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass49,146 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    267012444118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,963 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    959461243168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    268293642181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,137 miles (+2,969)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,137 miles
    Test number
    659593242106
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass40,168 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    658734041123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,061 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,061 miles
    Test number
    113926040181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s n/s/r tyre inner treads starting to wear
  19. Pass37,061 miles (+3,356)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,061 miles
    Test number
    674816540180
    • NoteO/s n/s/r tyre inner treads starting to wear
  20. Pass33,705 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    294807949426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,252 miles (+4,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    604082448194
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner tread starting to wear
  22. Pass26,234 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    253744547166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,655 miles
    Test number
    680124446177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y886 RNU

Does Y886 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y886 RNU is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y886 RNU?
The MOT on Y886 RNU is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y886 RNU done?
Y886 RNU was recorded at 73,470 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
Has Y886 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 RNU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2012.
Has the mileage on Y886 RNU 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 RNU find?
Y886 RNU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s.

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