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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y887 YCEMOT history

Y887 YCE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y887 YCE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,477 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 YCE was last recorded at 145,477 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,460 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,477 miles
  • 2025 – 137,088 miles
  • 2023 – 130,702 miles
  • 2022 – 125,134 miles
  • 2021 – 119,603 miles
  • 2020 – 116,001 miles
  • 2019 – 111,921 miles
  • 2018 – 107,207 miles
  • 2017 – 101,824 miles
  • 2016 – 98,476 miles
  • 2015 – 93,434 miles
  • 2014 – 87,418 miles
  • 2013 – 79,032 miles
  • 2012 – 73,824 miles
  • 2011 – 66,819 miles
  • 2010 – 60,944 miles
  • 2009 – 53,739 miles
  • 2008 – 48,205 miles
  • 2007 – 42,995 miles
  • 2006 – 35,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,477 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,477 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,477 miles
    Test number
    385100147544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail145,460 miles (+8,372)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,460 miles
    Test number
    249147523685
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass137,088 miles (+17)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,088 miles
    Test number
    914416105469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail137,071 miles (+6,369)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,071 miles
    Test number
    643046422610
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass130,702 miles (+5,568)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,702 miles
    Test number
    666670393211
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,134 miles (+5,531)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    512923594387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass119,603 miles (+3,602)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    145819178219
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass116,001 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    322653148563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail115,984 miles (+4,063)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,984 miles
    Test number
    197112581489
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    112448486044
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail111,921 miles (+4,714)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    971094983071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass107,207 miles (+5,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,207 miles
    Test number
    500400833827
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass101,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    183878781340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail101,824 miles (+3,348)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,824 miles
    Test number
    815487328785
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass98,476 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,476 miles
    Test number
    103281004913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail98,475 miles (+5,041)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,475 miles
    Test number
    929841811603
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass93,434 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    331097866096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail93,433 miles (+6,015)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,433 miles
    Test number
    676251705926
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass87,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    895797404375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,417 miles (+8,385)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,417 miles
    Test number
    307407604326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass79,032 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    415418503333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    188528192266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,824 miles (+7,005)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    459988092297
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,819 miles (+5,875)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,819 miles
    Test number
    246320471245
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes are perished
    • NoteSlight play in rear axel bushes
    • NoteTread is distorted on nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass60,944 miles (+7,205)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,944 miles
    Test number
    264916080219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes have slight play
    • NoteBoth rear discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r wheel binding

  26. Pass53,739 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    782896589277
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight deterioration rear axle front bushes

  27. Fail53,737 miles (+5,532)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    654516789214
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight deterioration rear axle front bushes

  28. Pass48,205 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    182368498223
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  29. Fail48,205 miles (+5,210)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,205 miles
    Test number
    330778998488
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  30. Pass42,995 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    640399797279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    493970406365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 YCE

Does Y887 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 YCE is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y887 YCE?
The MOT on Y887 YCE is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y887 YCE done?
Y887 YCE was recorded at 145,477 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,665 miles a year.
Has Y887 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 YCE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y887 YCE 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 YCE find?
Y887 YCE passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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