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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

A8 YCGMOT history

A8 YCG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 69,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

A8 YCG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,993 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YCG was last recorded at 69,993 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,914 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,079 miles
Average per year
4,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,993 miles
  • 2024 – 64,914 miles
  • 2022 – 59,372 miles
  • 2021 – 52,652 miles
  • 2020 – 45,543 miles
  • 2019 – 29,344 miles
  • 2017 – 26,977 miles
  • 2016 – 24,055 miles
  • 2015 – 21,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,993 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,993 miles (+5,079)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    526717652708
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,914 miles (+5,542)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,914 miles
    Test number
    532154652393
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    445411668326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,372 miles (+6,720)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    298114570317
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    895228787945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail52,598 miles (+7,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    436194512351
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass45,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    141491090450
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail45,543 miles (+16,199)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    387595973356
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements & rear (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,344 miles (+2,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,344 miles
    Test number
    681601319735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front undertrays fitted obscuring items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front undertrays fitted obscuring item
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass26,977 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,977 miles
    Test number
    807285396651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,975 miles (+2,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,975 miles
    Test number
    951859564165
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  12. Pass24,055 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,055 miles
    Test number
    293551850893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,395 miles
    Test number
    718360525128
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 2.5 ml

Questions about A8 YCG

Does A8 YCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YCG is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YCG?
The MOT on A8 YCG is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A8 YCG done?
A8 YCG was recorded at 69,993 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,498 miles a year.
Has A8 YCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YCG has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on A8 YCG 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 A8 YCG find?
A8 YCG passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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