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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y896 PLCMOT history

Y896 PLC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

Y896 PLC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,026 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 PLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 PLC was last recorded at 98,026 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,203 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
3,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,026 miles
  • 2025 – 97,203 miles
  • 2022 – 95,527 miles
  • 2021 – 90,531 miles
  • 2020 – 87,121 miles
  • 2018 – 82,785 miles
  • 2017 – 81,429 miles
  • 2016 – 73,142 miles
  • 2015 – 69,176 miles
  • 2014 – 62,188 miles
  • 2013 – 56,650 miles
  • 2012 – 49,946 miles
  • 2011 – 40,913 miles
  • 2010 – 35,203 miles
  • 2009 – 31,063 miles
  • 2008 – 27,002 miles
  • 2007 – 26,997 miles
  • 2006 – 22,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,026 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody & front/rear all suspension components covered in underseal

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Wheel bearing has slight play both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,026 miles (+823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    958424724829
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & front/rear all suspension components covered in underseal

  2. Pass97,203 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    496252016733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,527 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,527 miles
    Test number
    368940675127
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,518 miles (+4,987)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    466907607063
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,531 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    683181272905
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,498 miles (+3,377)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    972602941178
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass87,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,121 miles
    Test number
    127302479869
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail87,121 miles (+4,336)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,121 miles
    Test number
    615687880078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,785 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    469787254015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,429 miles (+8,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,429 miles
    Test number
    738068516741
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

  11. Pass73,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    528213313644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,142 miles (+3,966)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    940492024297
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
    • AdvisorySome movement to n/s/r wheel bearind

  13. Pass69,176 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    475255865081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail69,175 miles (+6,987)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    127494665059
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass62,188 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    737246354049
    • NoteN/s/r tyre edge close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre edge close to limit

  16. Fail62,188 miles (+5,538)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    518226354099
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre edge close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre edge close to limit

  17. Pass56,650 miles (+6,704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    337820263091
    • NoteSlight movement to n/s/r wheel bearing

  18. Pass49,946 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,946 miles
    Test number
    135423172480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,945 miles (+9,032)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    889322772068
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass40,913 miles (+5,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,913 miles
    Test number
    115433961049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass35,203 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    133236570004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,063 miles (+23)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,063 miles
    Test number
    151543169007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perishing

  23. Pass31,040 miles (+4,038)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,040 miles
    Test number
    294720849081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  24. Pass27,002 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,002 miles
    Test number
    682894108000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,997 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,997 miles
    Test number
    712212067367
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

  26. Pass25,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    281408307139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,349 miles (+2,959)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    301618407123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  28. Pass22,390 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,390 miles
    Test number
    121581416166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y896 PLC

Does Y896 PLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 PLC is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 PLC?
The MOT on Y896 PLC is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 PLC done?
Y896 PLC was recorded at 98,026 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,760 miles a year.
Has Y896 PLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 PLC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y896 PLC 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 Y896 PLC find?
Y896 PLC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s; underbody & front/rear all suspension components covered in underseal.

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