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Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y887 BKEMOT history

Y887 BKE is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2022.

Y887 BKE beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
149,984 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 BKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 BKE was last recorded at 149,984 miles on 30 Aug 2022, 5,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,280 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,704 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,984 miles
  • 2021 – 144,280 miles
  • 2020 – 141,420 miles
  • 2019 – 138,625 miles
  • 2018 – 133,760 miles
  • 2017 – 127,851 miles
  • 2016 – 118,204 miles
  • 2015 – 105,104 miles
  • 2014 – 94,324 miles
  • 2013 – 86,182 miles
  • 2012 – 77,401 miles
  • 2011 – 69,300 miles
  • 2010 – 61,070 miles
  • 2009 – 53,889 miles
  • 2008 – 45,511 miles
  • 2007 – 40,246 miles
  • 2006 – 34,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,984 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber top covers adrift
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,984 miles (+5,704)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,984 miles
    Test number
    107319928626
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber top covers adrift
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass144,280 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,280 miles
    Test number
    776253721888
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,257 miles (+2,837)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,257 miles
    Test number
    383278440885
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,420 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,420 miles
    Test number
    717816673907
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,354 miles (+2,729)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,354 miles
    Test number
    565090680160
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,625 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    899582848935
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,588 miles (+4,828)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,588 miles
    Test number
    424373107823
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,760 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,760 miles
    Test number
    337318967577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy

  9. Fail133,521 miles (+5,670)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,521 miles
    Test number
    786040178616
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy

  10. Pass127,851 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,851 miles
    Test number
    140380397825
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail127,731 miles (+9,527)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    562933577968
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,204 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    644921549914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,104 miles (+10,780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,104 miles
    Test number
    455574225294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,324 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,324 miles
    Test number
    518475124227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,182 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    369657023409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail86,012 miles (+8,611)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    247348913278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass77,401 miles (+8,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,401 miles
    Test number
    797583922239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,300 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,300 miles
    Test number
    357999421463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,070 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    881520630207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,889 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    840131469110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,511 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,511 miles
    Test number
    431818448197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    723563367110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,246 miles (+5,423)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    253033567172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  24. Pass34,823 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    222473666149
    • NoteSlight cracking on nearside @ offside outter tyre walls

Questions about Y887 BKE

Does Y887 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y887 BKE expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y887 BKE?
The MOT on Y887 BKE expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y887 BKE done?
Y887 BKE was recorded at 149,984 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2022, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has Y887 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 BKE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y887 BKE 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 Y887 BKE find?
Y887 BKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2022 with 13 advisories: both rear shock absorber top covers adrift; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; long handbrake travel, and 10 more.

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