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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y893 FYBMOT history

Y893 FYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2022.

Y893 FYB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2023
Mileage
149,216 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 FYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 FYB was last recorded at 149,216 miles on 13 Jun 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,192 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,216 miles
  • 2021 – 136,771 miles
  • 2019 – 125,154 miles
  • 2018 – 115,056 miles
  • 2016 – 114,713 miles
  • 2015 – 113,784 miles
  • 2014 – 110,222 miles
  • 2013 – 102,929 miles
  • 2012 – 94,471 miles
  • 2011 – 88,664 miles
  • 2010 – 85,203 miles
  • 2009 – 81,924 miles
  • 2008 – 79,984 miles
  • 2007 – 75,820 miles
  • 2006 – 71,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,216 miles
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,216 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,216 miles
    Test number
    217103790198
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,192 miles (+12,421)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    130663202193
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass136,771 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,771 miles
    Test number
    404021818437
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail136,761 miles (+11,607)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,761 miles
    Test number
    541032608951
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass125,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,154 miles
    Test number
    431173480665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail125,154 miles (+10,098)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,154 miles
    Test number
    748876106957
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass115,056 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,056 miles
    Test number
    952763734129
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms large bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,047 miles (+334)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,047 miles
    Test number
    670441863173
    • MajorBraking system leaking vacium pipe split and leaking engine bay (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms large bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,713 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,713 miles
    Test number
    765118769424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,784 miles (+3,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,784 miles
    Test number
    153849166696
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes are deterioated
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,222 miles
    Test number
    416414974217
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail110,222 miles (+7,293)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,222 miles
    Test number
    838333274225
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass102,929 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,929 miles
    Test number
    358643353466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,471 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,471 miles
    Test number
    396587752420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,664 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,664 miles
    Test number
    107165341257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  16. Pass88,664 miles (+3,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,664 miles
    Test number
    156975241224
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Fail85,203 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    601054240215
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll brake discs are starting to pitt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass85,203 miles (+3,279)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    813684040211
    • NoteAll brake discs are starting to pitt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass81,924 miles (+1,940)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    664740149249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake fluid contaminated

  20. Pass79,984 miles (+4,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    632271248249
    • NoteBrake fluid contaminated

  21. Pass75,820 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    380390047293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,148 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    322932046412
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  23. Fail71,148 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    371582446288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

Questions about Y893 FYB

Does Y893 FYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 FYB expired on 12 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 FYB?
The MOT on Y893 FYB expired on 12 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 FYB done?
Y893 FYB was recorded at 149,216 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2022, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has Y893 FYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 FYB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y893 FYB 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 Y893 FYB find?
Y893 FYB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: auxiliary belt; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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