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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y887 GNYMOT history

Y887 GNY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y887 GNY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,094 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 GNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 GNY was last recorded at 134,094 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 5,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,921 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,173 miles
Average per year
5,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,094 miles
  • 2023 – 119,749 miles
  • 2022 – 108,584 miles
  • 2021 – 101,061 miles
  • 2020 – 94,765 miles
  • 2019 – 87,687 miles
  • 2018 – 79,912 miles
  • 2017 – 70,863 miles
  • 2016 – 65,510 miles
  • 2015 – 61,726 miles
  • 2014 – 57,440 miles
  • 2013 – 52,588 miles
  • 2012 – 48,277 miles
  • 2011 – 43,972 miles
  • 2010 – 40,125 miles
  • 2009 – 35,347 miles
  • 2008 – 31,635 miles
  • 2007 – 27,317 miles
  • 2006 – 23,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,094 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,094 miles (+5,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,094 miles
    Test number
    769385803834
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,921 miles (+9,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    710097411730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass119,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,749 miles
    Test number
    336070574661
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail119,748 miles (+11,164)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    882372209087
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,584 miles (+7,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,584 miles
    Test number
    614504938387
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass101,061 miles (+6,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,061 miles
    Test number
    392036474468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass94,765 miles (+7,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    250407336004
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,687 miles (+7,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    259999043352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,912 miles (+9,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,912 miles
    Test number
    753101991000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,863 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,863 miles
    Test number
    605494128137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,510 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    364563860188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    159666775125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,726 miles (+4,286)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    278816575423
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass57,440 miles (+4,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,440 miles
    Test number
    596576374187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    266691973160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,588 miles (+4,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    547881373194
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass48,277 miles (+4,305)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    955419872196
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNsr tyre wall perised

  18. Fail43,972 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    145000161178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEm light on

  19. Pass43,972 miles (+3,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    398740961180
    • NoteEm light on

  20. Pass40,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    430813670196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,121 miles (+4,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    462383270111
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  22. Pass35,347 miles (+3,712)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    982115679103
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight bind nsr wheel

  23. Pass31,635 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    274608378481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,317 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    804006777168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,586 miles
    Test number
    362700486121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 GNY

Does Y887 GNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 GNY is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y887 GNY?
The MOT on Y887 GNY is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y887 GNY done?
Y887 GNY was recorded at 134,094 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,682 miles a year.
Has Y887 GNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 GNY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y887 GNY 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 GNY find?
Y887 GNY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded.

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