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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y889 XAVMOT history

Y889 XAV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 124,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

Y889 XAV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
124,555 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 XAV was last recorded at 124,555 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,555 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,555 miles
  • 2024 – 123,620 miles
  • 2023 – 122,504 miles
  • 2022 – 121,078 miles
  • 2021 – 120,040 miles
  • 2020 – 118,404 miles
  • 2019 – 117,239 miles
  • 2018 – 115,926 miles
  • 2017 – 114,652 miles
  • 2016 – 112,487 miles
  • 2015 – 110,029 miles
  • 2014 – 107,014 miles
  • 2013 – 103,094 miles
  • 2012 – 98,344 miles
  • 2011 – 97,200 miles
  • 2010 – 93,859 miles
  • 2009 – 90,664 miles
  • 2008 – 87,076 miles
  • 2007 – 70,380 miles
  • 2006 – 47,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,555 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,555 miles
    Test number
    599114896985
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  2. Fail124,555 miles (+935)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,555 miles
    Test number
    435475354149
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Pass123,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,620 miles
    Test number
    146494402891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Fail123,620 miles (+1,116)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,620 miles
    Test number
    447206614152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  5. Pass122,504 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    558080669607
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Fail122,504 miles (+1,426)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,504 miles
    Test number
    988101615146
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Pass121,078 miles (+1,038)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,078 miles
    Test number
    526376307641
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass120,040 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,040 miles
    Test number
    151657328967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass118,404 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,404 miles
    Test number
    188433874172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail118,403 miles (+1,164)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,403 miles
    Test number
    424270927472
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass117,239 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    117,239 miles
    Test number
    443982062433
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail117,238 miles (+1,312)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,238 miles
    Test number
    362551828682
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass115,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    751492173609
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail115,926 miles (+1,274)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    916583627469
    • MajorFront Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper slight smearing

  15. Pass114,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    751464913406
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  16. Fail114,652 miles (+2,165)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    941784302877
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

  17. Pass112,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,487 miles
    Test number
    247014553269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail112,487 miles (+2,458)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,487 miles
    Test number
    295306945298
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEPC lamp showing on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,029 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    777598985193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail110,029 miles (+3,015)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    357128085100
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged ,still readable
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass107,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    569194704278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,014 miles (+3,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    389984004449
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass103,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    535731713207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail103,094 miles (+4,750)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    355511513454
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass98,344 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    325304812464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,334 miles (+1,134)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,334 miles
    Test number
    225939992493
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass97,200 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    838070301213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass93,859 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    251039180465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass90,664 miles (+3,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    631372009283
    • NoteOffside front headlight slightly cracked

  30. Pass87,076 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    171813318236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail82,483 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    143376368023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass82,483 miles (+12,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    161106268410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass70,380 miles (+22,387)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    370338477077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount detached

  34. Pass47,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    310305876074
    • NoteRear brakes starting to bind.

Questions about Y889 XAV

Does Y889 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 XAV expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 XAV?
The MOT on Y889 XAV expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 XAV done?
Y889 XAV was recorded at 124,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
Has Y889 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 XAV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y889 XAV 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 XAV find?
Y889 XAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

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