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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y889 DBWMOT history

Y889 DBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 39,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

Y889 DBW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
39,025 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 DBW
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
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 DBW was last recorded at 39,025 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,914 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,025 miles
  • 2025 – 37,914 miles
  • 2024 – 36,320 miles
  • 2023 – 35,274 miles
  • 2022 – 34,417 miles
  • 2021 – 33,543 miles
  • 2020 – 32,353 miles
  • 2019 – 31,563 miles
  • 2018 – 31,225 miles
  • 2017 – 30,826 miles
  • 2016 – 30,334 miles
  • 2015 – 29,635 miles
  • 2014 – 29,243 miles
  • 2013 – 28,831 miles
  • 2012 – 28,442 miles
  • 2011 – 26,606 miles
  • 2010 – 25,867 miles
  • 2009 – 24,664 miles
  • 2008 – 23,396 miles
  • 2007 – 21,533 miles
  • 2006 – 19,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,025 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    168043466790
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail39,025 miles (+1,111)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    658477881967
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass37,914 miles (+1,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,914 miles
    Test number
    965714284231
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

  4. Pass36,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    163017461960
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

  5. Fail36,320 miles (+1,046)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    362335818599
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass35,274 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,274 miles
    Test number
    168320236980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,417 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    34,417 miles
    Test number
    805860152016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,543 miles
    Test number
    731659542011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,542 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    300346540674
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass33,542 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    752449299740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,353 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,353 miles
    Test number
    192319594384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass31,563 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    837976758781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,225 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,225 miles
    Test number
    876045067423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    884043267976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,826 miles (+492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    465812198752
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass30,334 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,334 miles
    Test number
    817046639817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,635 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,635 miles
    Test number
    902452997030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,631 miles (+388)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,631 miles
    Test number
    177886521890
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass29,243 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    745648534271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,831 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,831 miles
    Test number
    595893733211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,442 miles (+1,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    366704932206
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass26,606 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,606 miles
    Test number
    825478331296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,867 miles (+1,203)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,867 miles
    Test number
    581940810224
    • DangerousTears in tread area of nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTears in tread area of offside rear tyre
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  24. Pass24,664 miles (+1,268)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    941113609288
    • NoteExhaust front mount bracket deteriorating
    • NoteTwo cuts in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass23,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,396 miles
    Test number
    234492918273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail23,396 miles (+1,863)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,396 miles
    Test number
    931292718242
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass21,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,533 miles
    Test number
    981475207249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,531 miles (+2,356)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    471335307252
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass19,175 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,175 miles
    Test number
    254687206255
    • NoteBoth rear brakes lightly binding
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

Questions about Y889 DBW

Does Y889 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y889 DBW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y889 DBW?
The MOT on Y889 DBW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y889 DBW done?
Y889 DBW was recorded at 39,025 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 990 miles a year.
Has Y889 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 DBW has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y889 DBW 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 Y889 DBW find?
Y889 DBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front subframe corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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