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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y887 XFLMOT history

Y887 XFL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

Y887 XFL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2025
Mileage
168,164 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 XFL
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
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 XFL was last recorded at 168,164 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2021: 148,292 miles, lower than 149,290 miles on 23 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,824 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,340 miles
Average per year
8,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,164 miles
  • 2023 – 164,824 miles
  • 2022 – 157,322 miles
  • 2021 – 148,292 miles
  • 2020 – 139,828 miles
  • 2019 – 134,608 miles
  • 2018 – 128,967 miles
  • 2017 – 120,224 miles
  • 2016 – 109,547 miles
  • 2015 – 99,699 miles
  • 2014 – 89,361 miles
  • 2013 – 78,912 miles
  • 2012 – 74,143 miles
  • 2011 – 63,384 miles
  • 2010 – 54,204 miles
  • 2009 – 36,681 miles
  • 2008 – 21,452 miles
  • 2007 – 19,056 miles
  • 2006 – 16,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,164 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,164 miles (+3,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    168,164 miles
    Test number
    605569980660
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,824 miles (+7,502)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,824 miles
    Test number
    197422590634
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,322 miles (+9,030)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    846718127325
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,292 miles (-998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    805572616512
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRead axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail149,290 miles (+9,462)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,290 miles
    Test number
    728456302151
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRead axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass139,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,828 miles
    Test number
    503702925463
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear axle bushes are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe, various brake pipes and fuel tank strap corroded

  7. Fail139,828 miles (+5,220)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,828 miles
    Test number
    364016030160
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to front exhaust catalytic converter blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear axle bushes are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe, various brake pipes and fuel tank strap corroded

  8. Pass134,608 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    860997884902
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail134,608 miles (+5,641)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    553825169781
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass128,967 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    583078936362
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail128,967 miles (+8,743)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    476821828125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass120,224 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,224 miles
    Test number
    261341857520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,163 miles (+10,616)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    315771153449
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass109,547 miles (+95)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    768404939390
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and inner edge stepped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail109,452 miles (+9,753)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,452 miles
    Test number
    887623975878
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and inner edge stepped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass99,699 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    405991885164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,696 miles (+10,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    778590985112
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,361 miles (+10,449)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,361 miles
    Test number
    457079894175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear seats stowed down, load on top

  19. Pass78,912 miles (+4,769)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    286376193122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate is damaged

  20. Pass74,143 miles (+10,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    286169182425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,384 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    577862161199
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Fail63,384 miles (+9,180)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    789422861139
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Fail54,204 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    410679850143
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,204 miles (+17,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    584689050197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,681 miles (+15,229)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,681 miles
    Test number
    381366459113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,452 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    840481468186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,056 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,056 miles
    Test number
    760515067144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,343 miles
    Test number
    470529696198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 XFL

Does Y887 XFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y887 XFL expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y887 XFL?
The MOT on Y887 XFL expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y887 XFL done?
Y887 XFL was recorded at 168,164 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 8,247 miles a year.
Has Y887 XFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 XFL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y887 XFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y887 XFL find?
Y887 XFL passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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