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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y896 SBJMOT history

Y896 SBJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

Y896 SBJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
174,762 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 SBJ was last recorded at 174,762 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,762 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,762 miles
  • 2024 – 169,183 miles
  • 2023 – 165,610 miles
  • 2022 – 160,102 miles
  • 2021 – 155,148 miles
  • 2020 – 152,838 miles
  • 2019 – 147,951 miles
  • 2018 – 142,769 miles
  • 2017 – 137,675 miles
  • 2016 – 131,465 miles
  • 2015 – 124,839 miles
  • 2014 – 116,434 miles
  • 2013 – 107,384 miles
  • 2012 – 100,035 miles
  • 2011 – 93,041 miles
  • 2010 – 86,722 miles
  • 2009 – 79,152 miles
  • 2008 – 72,047 miles
  • 2007 – 63,971 miles
  • 2006 – 54,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,762 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,762 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    174,762 miles
    Test number
    106025541598
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,762 miles (+5,579)8 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,762 miles
    Test number
    801749079768
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass169,183 miles (+3,573)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,183 miles
    Test number
    156273034935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door does not always unlock with central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass165,610 miles (+5,508)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,610 miles
    Test number
    344357941615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,102 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,102 miles
    Test number
    494089885108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,102 miles (+4,954)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,102 miles
    Test number
    287896568355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65r15 91h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,148 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,148 miles
    Test number
    331506854153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,135 miles (+2,297)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,135 miles
    Test number
    871891868972
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass152,838 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,838 miles
    Test number
    578211767589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    404588745614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,943 miles (+5,174)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,943 miles
    Test number
    337656561642
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass142,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,769 miles
    Test number
    892344675347
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail142,760 miles (+5,085)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    927454081976
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass137,675 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,675 miles
    Test number
    820002530044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,465 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,465 miles
    Test number
    727459206710
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass124,839 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,839 miles
    Test number
    456651245053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,434 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    569537014071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,384 miles (+7,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    628413723053
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass100,035 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    328186942054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,041 miles (+6,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    815771341067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,722 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    273306140091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,152 miles (+7,105)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    951228329074
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding

  23. Pass72,047 miles (+8,076)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,047 miles
    Test number
    552609538005
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Pass63,971 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,971 miles
    Test number
    164145747014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    124892136088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about Y896 SBJ

Does Y896 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 SBJ expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 SBJ?
The MOT on Y896 SBJ expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 SBJ done?
Y896 SBJ was recorded at 174,762 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 6,308 miles a year.
Has Y896 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 SBJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 SBJ 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 SBJ find?
Y896 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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