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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y893 HGUMOT history

Y893 HGU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y893 HGU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,213 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 HGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 HGU was last recorded at 85,213 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 6,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,573 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,640 miles
Average per year
3,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,213 miles
  • 2025 – 78,573 miles
  • 2024 – 71,476 miles
  • 2023 – 66,038 miles
  • 2022 – 60,637 miles
  • 2021 – 55,769 miles
  • 2020 – 50,513 miles
  • 2019 – 42,320 miles
  • 2018 – 41,220 miles
  • 2017 – 40,523 miles
  • 2016 – 39,645 miles
  • 2015 – 38,824 miles
  • 2013 – 37,400 miles
  • 2012 – 36,411 miles
  • 2011 – 35,674 miles
  • 2010 – 33,487 miles
  • 2009 – 30,185 miles
  • 2008 – 27,882 miles
  • 2007 – 25,546 miles
  • 2006 – 22,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging air fresheners
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arms pin bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play detected.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arm pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,213 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    203303458844
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging air fresheners
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arms pin bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play detected.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arm pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,213 miles (+6,640)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,213 miles
    Test number
    547313187197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging air fresheners
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arms pin bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play detected.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arm pin bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,573 miles (+7,097)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    110871947428
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing, but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle trailing bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle trailing bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass71,476 miles (+5,438)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    832319994273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 24 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass66,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    961447443381
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,038 miles (+5,401)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,038 miles
    Test number
    601965825550
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,637 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    613059360830
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail60,635 miles (+4,866)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    496674172976
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,769 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,769 miles
    Test number
    913345432945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail55,765 miles (+5,252)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,765 miles
    Test number
    268887703087
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,513 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    837586672352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt stalk lock cover is missing
    • AdvisoryEngine is damp of oil
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have a lip
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are worn
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front wishbones rear bushes are starting to crack

  12. Fail50,513 miles (+8,193)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    722798928772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt stalk lock cover is missing
    • AdvisoryEngine is damp of oil
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have a lip
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are worn
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front wishbones rear bushes are starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn

  13. Pass42,320 miles (+1,100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,320 miles
    Test number
    457805691869
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  14. Pass41,220 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    677716592996
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perrished

  15. Pass40,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,523 miles
    Test number
    485539413493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,523 miles (+878)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,523 miles
    Test number
    870223195854
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

  17. Pass39,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    922270511766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,645 miles (+821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    384041255385
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass38,824 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    595039045044
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low

  20. Fail38,824 miles (+1,424)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    165187545071
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low

  21. Pass37,400 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    145612553020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,411 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,411 miles
    Test number
    738324142008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass36,411 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,411 miles
    Test number
    818324842040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,674 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    875720861002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,487 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    491004760094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,185 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    832083749017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,882 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,882 miles
    Test number
    714136548061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,546 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    164947757400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,531 miles
    Test number
    573784656067
    • NoteN/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT

Questions about Y893 HGU

Does Y893 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y893 HGU is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y893 HGU?
The MOT on Y893 HGU is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y893 HGU done?
Y893 HGU was recorded at 85,213 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
Has Y893 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 HGU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y893 HGU 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 HGU find?
Y893 HGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe sleeve.; front items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging air fresheners; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle trailing arms pin bush., and 3 more.

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