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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y892 TGAMOT history

Y892 TGA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 135,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

Y892 TGA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,871 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 TGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y892 TGA was last recorded at 135,871 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 9,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,961 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,910 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,871 miles
  • 2024 – 125,961 miles
  • 2023 – 117,123 miles
  • 2022 – 107,048 miles
  • 2021 – 106,437 miles
  • 2020 – 104,944 miles
  • 2019 – 103,416 miles
  • 2018 – 101,332 miles
  • 2017 – 98,431 miles
  • 2016 – 95,645 miles
  • 2015 – 92,879 miles
  • 2014 – 89,652 miles
  • 2013 – 87,062 miles
  • 2012 – 84,226 miles
  • 2011 – 82,533 miles
  • 2010 – 80,223 miles
  • 2009 – 74,070 miles
  • 2008 – 72,319 miles
  • 2006 – 69,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil level at min

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,871 miles
    Test number
    940308500029
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil level at min

  2. Fail135,871 miles (+9,910)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,871 miles
    Test number
    685215816798
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil level at min

  3. Pass125,961 miles (+8,838)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    266033334451
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable guide starting to split (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,123 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,123 miles
    Test number
    265875959987
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail117,078 miles (+10,030)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    507135826681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,048 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,048 miles
    Test number
    749540869619
    • AdvisorySubframe axl and front arms corroded

  7. Pass106,437 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    720800541456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail106,435 miles (+1,491)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,435 miles
    Test number
    402517959174
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi at axle too frt (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass104,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    780161384332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,944 miles (+1,528)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    230621230685
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle not functioning as intended n/s/r and o/s/r (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    595999807650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

  12. Fail103,404 miles (+2,072)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    243623604330
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion on testable components and surfaces

  13. Pass101,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    428263633720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail101,322 miles (+2,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    668857314406
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass98,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    883809323057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail98,431 miles (+2,786)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    126061414638
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass95,645 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    744800292150
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, in clips. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, in clips. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail95,645 miles (+2,766)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    187767543585
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, in clips. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, in clips. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass92,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    676880635283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,879 miles (+3,227)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    787649025208
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass89,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    836690144294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail89,652 miles (+2,590)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,652 miles
    Test number
    908200644223
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass87,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    648733613247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,062 miles (+2,836)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    845643913232
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass84,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    478613632286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,221 miles (+1,688)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    507083332247
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass82,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    595064431272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,533 miles (+2,310)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,533 miles
    Test number
    595054331214
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  29. Pass80,223 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    351733640426
    • NoteFront brake disks worn
    • NoteRear brake disks worn

  30. Fail80,223 miles (+6,153)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    880003040254
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake disks worn
    • NoteRear brake disks worn

  31. Pass74,070 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,070 miles
    Test number
    344686889095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass72,319 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,319 miles
    Test number
    102076668402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass69,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,626 miles
    Test number
    684205966242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y892 TGA

Does Y892 TGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y892 TGA expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y892 TGA?
The MOT on Y892 TGA expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y892 TGA done?
Y892 TGA was recorded at 135,871 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has Y892 TGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 TGA has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y892 TGA 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 Y892 TGA find?
Y892 TGA passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/sleeve corroded and leaking; oil level at min.

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