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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y887 LBLMOT history

Y887 LBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

Y887 LBL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2024
Mileage
219,245 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 LBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 LBL was last recorded at 219,245 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 16,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,471 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
16,774 miles
Average per year
8,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,245 miles
  • 2022 – 202,471 miles
  • 2021 – 180,380 miles
  • 2020 – 158,607 miles
  • 2019 – 149,494 miles
  • 2018 – 137,147 miles
  • 2017 – 123,712 miles
  • 2016 – 119,374 miles
  • 2015 – 115,122 miles
  • 2014 – 110,405 miles
  • 2013 – 106,067 miles
  • 2012 – 98,890 miles
  • 2011 – 95,110 miles
  • 2010 – 91,252 miles
  • 2009 – 81,264 miles
  • 2008 – 77,943 miles
  • 2007 – 74,829 miles
  • 2006 – 71,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,245 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,245 miles (+16,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,245 miles
    Test number
    844895714767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass202,471 miles (+22,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    202,471 miles
    Test number
    194070720464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass180,380 miles (+21,773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,380 miles
    Test number
    535549971444
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass158,607 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,607 miles
    Test number
    943544304875
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail158,607 miles (+9,113)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,607 miles
    Test number
    729425518935
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass149,494 miles (+12,347)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,494 miles
    Test number
    304314475962
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre edge wearing.

  7. Pass137,147 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,147 miles
    Test number
    261733451905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad nearing 1.5mm thickness of lining.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail137,147 miles (+13,435)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,147 miles
    Test number
    927679651929
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad nearing 1.5mm thickness of lining.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad nearing 1.5mm thickness of lining.

  9. Pass123,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,712 miles
    Test number
    251774341507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail123,712 miles (+4,338)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,712 miles
    Test number
    505193338261
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass119,374 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    378966534740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass115,122 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,122 miles
    Test number
    409918005132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    157239704143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail110,405 miles (+4,338)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    479509304175
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass106,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,067 miles
    Test number
    155513203173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail106,067 miles (+7,177)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,067 miles
    Test number
    578063403132
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass98,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    678095902192
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail98,890 miles (+3,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    988235302174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass95,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    245845781024
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail95,110 miles (+3,858)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    619915181049
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail91,252 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    173490300162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass91,252 miles (+9,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    972580400100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    762598609136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,264 miles (+3,321)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    430288209103
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass77,943 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,943 miles
    Test number
    543793618154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass74,829 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    561341017150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    260505306436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y887 LBL

Does Y887 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y887 LBL expired on 2 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y887 LBL?
The MOT on Y887 LBL expired on 2 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y887 LBL done?
Y887 LBL was recorded at 219,245 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 8,541 miles a year.
Has Y887 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 LBL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y887 LBL 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 LBL find?
Y887 LBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; rear bump stops insecure, and 1 more.

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