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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y887 SBYMOT history

Y887 SBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y887 SBY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,636 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 SBY was last recorded at 124,636 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,609 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,027 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,636 miles
  • 2025 – 121,609 miles
  • 2024 – 116,763 miles
  • 2023 – 112,286 miles
  • 2022 – 107,584 miles
  • 2021 – 103,433 miles
  • 2020 – 99,706 miles
  • 2019 – 95,344 miles
  • 2018 – 90,913 miles
  • 2017 – 86,193 miles
  • 2016 – 81,769 miles
  • 2015 – 77,106 miles
  • 2014 – 72,111 miles
  • 2013 – 66,748 miles
  • 2012 – 63,241 miles
  • 2011 – 60,122 miles
  • 2010 – 55,832 miles
  • 2009 – 51,989 miles
  • 2008 – 47,391 miles
  • 2007 – 43,430 miles
  • 2006 – 39,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,636 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,636 miles (+3,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,636 miles
    Test number
    748698307590
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass121,609 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,609 miles
    Test number
    673205398254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,338 miles (+4,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    612361050404
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone(both side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass116,763 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,763 miles
    Test number
    387086623722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,286 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,286 miles
    Test number
    729247104086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,584 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,584 miles
    Test number
    980354151567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,433 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    902534709898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,706 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,706 miles
    Test number
    942114646348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,344 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    841551879783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,913 miles (+4,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,913 miles
    Test number
    371491675519
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,193 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,193 miles
    Test number
    241787319868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,769 miles (+4,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,769 miles
    Test number
    522997627290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,106 miles (+5)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    178901175197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  14. Fail77,101 miles (+4,990)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    757062965175
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass72,111 miles (+5,363)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,111 miles
    Test number
    566203564168
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak

  16. Pass66,748 miles (+3,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,748 miles
    Test number
    287559863137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass63,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    336518762140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,241 miles (+3,119)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    667895862108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade worn

  19. Pass60,122 miles (+4,290)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    607564661159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass55,832 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    850246250167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,630 miles (+3,641)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    264409540194
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass51,989 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    501110559199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,391 miles (+3,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    362354838198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,430 miles (+4,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,430 miles
    Test number
    990789327161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass39,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    872946526159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 SBY

Does Y887 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 SBY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y887 SBY?
The MOT on Y887 SBY is valid until 18 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 SBY done?
Y887 SBY was recorded at 124,636 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has Y887 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 SBY has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on Y887 SBY 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 SBY find?
Y887 SBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal; offside front outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal, and 1 more.

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