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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y905 FFVMOT history

Y905 FFV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y905 FFV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,070 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 FFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 FFV was last recorded at 166,070 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,903 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,167 miles
Average per year
6,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,070 miles
  • 2025 – 158,903 miles
  • 2024 – 153,060 miles
  • 2023 – 146,055 miles
  • 2022 – 139,386 miles
  • 2021 – 133,874 miles
  • 2020 – 129,058 miles
  • 2019 – 121,089 miles
  • 2018 – 114,613 miles
  • 2017 – 106,760 miles
  • 2016 – 99,931 miles
  • 2015 – 93,503 miles
  • 2014 – 89,208 miles
  • 2013 – 81,760 miles
  • 2012 – 74,569 miles
  • 2011 – 64,552 miles
  • 2010 – 57,197 miles
  • 2009 – 50,058 miles
  • 2008 – 38,353 miles
  • 2007 – 34,515 miles
  • 2006 – 30,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,070 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    430001437190
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail166,070 miles (+7,167)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    891127399377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass158,903 miles (+5,843)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,903 miles
    Test number
    214008511714
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass153,060 miles (+7,005)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,060 miles
    Test number
    972459949433
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass146,055 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,055 miles
    Test number
    458643766979
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail145,994 miles (+6,608)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,994 miles
    Test number
    464143522669
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass139,386 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,386 miles
    Test number
    463708345639
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail139,380 miles (+5,506)2 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,380 miles
    Test number
    920286423156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass133,874 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,874 miles
    Test number
    325741709271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,818 miles (+4,760)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,818 miles
    Test number
    441941198650
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes and offside mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass129,058 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,058 miles
    Test number
    366535169099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,089 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,089 miles
    Test number
    362045388924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,613 miles (+7,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    462913688937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass106,760 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,760 miles
    Test number
    851236163786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,931 miles (+6,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,931 miles
    Test number
    815691302014
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (7.1.2)
  16. Pass93,503 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,503 miles
    Test number
    396389615121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,208 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    239139134120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,760 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    375703223138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,569 miles (+10,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    546650332125
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep
  20. Pass64,552 miles (+7,355)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,552 miles
    Test number
    665297811113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    204487220104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  22. Fail57,197 miles (+7,139)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    981547720146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  23. Pass50,058 miles (+11,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    384452329165
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low wearing on outer edge
  24. Pass38,353 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    971939418186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,515 miles (+4,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    330805017179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass30,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,138 miles
    Test number
    282889406430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y905 FFV

Does Y905 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y905 FFV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y905 FFV?
The MOT on Y905 FFV is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y905 FFV done?
Y905 FFV was recorded at 166,070 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,671 miles a year.
Has Y905 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 FFV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y905 FFV 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 Y905 FFV find?
Y905 FFV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear, and 2 more.

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