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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y889 DRUMOT history

Y889 DRU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

Y889 DRU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
145,359 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 DRU was last recorded at 145,359 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,591 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,768 miles
Average per year
5,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,359 miles
  • 2021 – 143,591 miles
  • 2020 – 142,066 miles
  • 2019 – 134,448 miles
  • 2018 – 128,033 miles
  • 2017 – 120,680 miles
  • 2016 – 113,834 miles
  • 2015 – 107,485 miles
  • 2014 – 101,966 miles
  • 2013 – 97,330 miles
  • 2012 – 93,487 miles
  • 2011 – 90,396 miles
  • 2010 – 83,484 miles
  • 2009 – 77,213 miles
  • 2008 – 68,653 miles
  • 2007 – 60,092 miles
  • 2006 – 51,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,359 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    651937341393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,358 miles (+1,767)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,358 miles
    Test number
    974893248617
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,591 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,591 miles
    Test number
    568259439821
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filter corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock sleeve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail143,591 miles (+7)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,591 miles
    Test number
    560120949635
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock sleeve adrift
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail143,584 miles (+1,518)6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    909689069354
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock sleeve adrift
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass142,066 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,066 miles
    Test number
    369014705155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,053 miles (+7,605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,053 miles
    Test number
    824324197303
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,448 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,448 miles
    Test number
    245928028433
    • 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))

  9. Pass128,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,033 miles
    Test number
    880496484768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail128,033 miles (+7,353)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,033 miles
    Test number
    570967672032
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass120,680 miles (+155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    657012846748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not weakend

  12. Fail120,525 miles (+6,691)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    662174443807
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not weakend

  13. Pass113,834 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    656048955055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil offside rear 3mil (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded slightly

  14. Fail113,742 miles (+6,257)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,742 miles
    Test number
    777903535873
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil offside rear 3mil (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded slightly

  15. Pass107,485 miles (+86)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,485 miles
    Test number
    936020405146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle corroded slightly

  16. Fail107,399 miles (+5,433)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,399 miles
    Test number
    875708595064
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteRear axle corroded slightly

  17. Pass101,966 miles (+4,636)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,966 miles
    Test number
    845960504126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront suspensions arms slightly corroded

  18. Pass97,330 miles (+3,843)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    315474993050
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms corroded

  19. Pass93,487 miles (+3,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,487 miles
    Test number
    786797412102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to both front lower arms

  20. Pass90,396 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    529288801171
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  21. Fail90,358 miles (+6,874)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    167412201152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  22. Pass83,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    324976290057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,465 miles (+6,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,465 miles
    Test number
    480226490045
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass77,213 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    214170229406
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome corrosion to exhaust.

  25. Fail77,213 miles (+8,560)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    773330029176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSome corrosion to exhaust.

  26. Pass68,653 miles (+8,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,653 miles
    Test number
    872660988033
    • NoteExhaust bracket held on with clamp.

  27. Pass60,092 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,092 miles
    Test number
    913220987032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    191363386493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,741 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    590932986012
    • FailureRear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about Y889 DRU

Does Y889 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 DRU expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 DRU?
The MOT on Y889 DRU expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 DRU done?
Y889 DRU was recorded at 145,359 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 5,556 miles a year.
Has Y889 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 DRU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y889 DRU 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 DRU find?
Y889 DRU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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