Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,798 cc
Y887 GHBMOT history
Y887 GHB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,329 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 201,329 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y887 GHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y887 GHB was last recorded at 201,329 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 198,101 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,228 miles
- Average per year
- 8,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,329 miles
- 2025 – 198,101 miles
- 2024 – 194,595 miles
- 2023 – 184,563 miles
- 2022 – 173,072 miles
- 2021 – 157,471 miles
- 2020 – 146,047 miles
- 2019 – 132,723 miles
- 2018 – 121,949 miles
- 2017 – 105,450 miles
- 2016 – 92,719 miles
- 2015 – 83,852 miles
- 2014 – 77,323 miles
- 2013 – 70,043 miles
- 2012 – 63,355 miles
- 2011 – 54,776 miles
- 2010 – 48,664 miles
- 2009 – 43,164 miles
- 2008 – 33,812 miles
- 2007 – 30,142 miles
- 2006 – 23,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,329 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front and o\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight crossionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front discs pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 stone chips
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Various engine oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,329 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 201,329 miles
- Test number
- 503849858451
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front and o\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight crossion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail201,302 miles (+3,201)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,302 miles
- Test number
- 665697511130
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front and o\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight crossion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass198,101 miles (+3,506)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 198,101 miles
- Test number
- 619623661055
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front and o\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing slight crossion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
Pass194,595 miles (+10,032)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 194,595 miles
- Test number
- 678292418887
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass184,563 miles (+11,491)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 184,563 miles
- Test number
- 708756891144
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass173,072 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 173,072 miles
- Test number
- 628256757093
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront discs pitted
- AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks
Fail173,072 miles (+15,601)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,072 miles
- Test number
- 599431627040
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront discs pitted
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
- AdvisoryVarious engine oil leaks
Pass157,471 miles (+11,424)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 157,471 miles
- Test number
- 573061198004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,047 miles (+13,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 146,047 miles
- Test number
- 269485859769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres about 3mm
Pass132,723 miles (+10,774)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 132,723 miles
- Test number
- 175841496706
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake release button cover missing
Pass121,949 miles (+16,499)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 121,949 miles
- Test number
- 213670121043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,450 miles (+12,731)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,450 miles
- Test number
- 522491893630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 92,719 miles
- Test number
- 618308511209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,719 miles (+8,867)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,719 miles
- Test number
- 291311098831
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass83,852 miles (+6,529)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,852 miles
- Test number
- 797022065114
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,323 miles (+7,280)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 77,323 miles
- Test number
- 475584864199
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteSlight roughness in offside front wheel bearing
Pass70,043 miles (+6,688)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 70,043 miles
- Test number
- 746391243186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust centre section bracket insecure
Pass63,355 miles (+8,579)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 63,355 miles
- Test number
- 285075662166
- NoteExhaust hanger deteriorated
Pass54,776 miles (+6,112)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 54,776 miles
- Test number
- 896564461100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,664 miles (+5,500)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 48,664 miles
- Test number
- 263772160497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,164 miles (+9,352)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 43,164 miles
- Test number
- 312751669123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,812 miles (+3,670)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,812 miles
- Test number
- 904196168194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,142 miles (+6,915)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2008
- Odometer
- 30,142 miles
- Test number
- 284152137193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,227 miles
- Test number
- 461089016177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y887 GHB
- Does Y887 GHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 GHB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y887 GHB?
- The MOT on Y887 GHB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y887 GHB done?
- Y887 GHB was recorded at 201,329 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 8,822 miles a year.
- Has Y887 GHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y887 GHB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y887 GHB 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 GHB find?
- Y887 GHB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.
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