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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y893 XAVMOT history

Y893 XAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

Y893 XAV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2025
Mileage
111,793 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 XAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y893 XAV was last recorded at 111,793 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 4,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,094 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,699 miles
Average per year
4,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,793 miles
  • 2024 – 107,094 miles
  • 2023 – 102,907 miles
  • 2022 – 99,689 miles
  • 2021 – 95,428 miles
  • 2020 – 92,464 miles
  • 2019 – 89,874 miles
  • 2018 – 86,472 miles
  • 2017 – 83,371 miles
  • 2016 – 79,691 miles
  • 2015 – 76,865 miles
  • 2014 – 72,463 miles
  • 2013 – 66,898 miles
  • 2012 – 62,131 miles
  • 2011 – 58,657 miles
  • 2010 – 53,205 miles
  • 2009 – 46,434 miles
  • 2008 – 41,330 miles
  • 2007 – 37,017 miles
  • 2006 – 32,744 miles
  • 2005 – 27,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,793 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General surface rust front and rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,793 miles (+4,699)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    901591622632
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass107,094 miles (+4,187)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,094 miles
    Test number
    638345745052
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass102,907 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    382611838754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail102,907 miles (+3,218)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    601441066866
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass99,689 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,689 miles
    Test number
    889751123619
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust front and rear suspension
  6. Fail99,688 miles (+4,260)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    533340042516
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust front and rear suspension
  7. Pass95,428 miles (+2,964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,428 miles
    Test number
    426638404377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe at rear axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe at rearaxle flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass92,464 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    267380632920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure
  9. Fail92,462 miles (+2,588)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,462 miles
    Test number
    668839215613
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure
  10. Pass89,874 miles (+3,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    111131287007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudenal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudenal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass86,472 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,472 miles
    Test number
    808308384637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass83,371 miles (+3,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,371 miles
    Test number
    563081819883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear belt securing child seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass79,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    935225785224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,691 miles (+2,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    537492054506
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass76,865 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    997941830976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass72,463 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    565537434314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,898 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,898 miles
    Test number
    198094343342
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail66,892 miles (+4,761)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    919798733327
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers worn
  19. Pass62,131 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    658495032310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,657 miles (+5,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    908146931397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass53,205 miles (+6,771)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,205 miles
    Test number
    174434430314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteO/S/R tyre punctured on inner edge of tread pattern
  22. Pass46,434 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    711325849345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,330 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    162273848315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    192755547300
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  25. Fail37,017 miles (+4,273)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    482765547411
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  26. Pass32,744 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,744 miles
    Test number
    273166946372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,785 miles
    Test number
    202488145301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y893 XAV

Does Y893 XAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 XAV expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 XAV?
The MOT on Y893 XAV expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 XAV done?
Y893 XAV was recorded at 111,793 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
Has Y893 XAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 XAV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y893 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 Y893 XAV find?
Y893 XAV failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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