Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
A8 YTKMOT history
A8 YTK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 176,956 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A8 YTK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A8 YTK was last recorded at 176,956 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,940 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,016 miles
- Average per year
- 10,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,956 miles
- 2025 – 171,940 miles
- 2024 – 163,909 miles
- 2023 – 153,218 miles
- 2022 – 141,600 miles
- 2021 – 132,294 miles
- 2019 – 116,196 miles
- 2018 – 106,114 miles
- 2017 – 95,733 miles
- 2016 – 86,518 miles
- 2015 – 69,170 miles
- 2014 – 52,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 176,956 miles
- Test number
- 510215758352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,956 miles (+5,016)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,956 miles
- Test number
- 652773013808
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass171,940 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 171,940 miles
- Test number
- 931924549718
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle slight surface rust
Fail171,940 miles (+8,031)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,940 miles
- Test number
- 329468508638
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (Rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle slight surface rust
Pass163,909 miles (+10,691)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 163,909 miles
- Test number
- 776696734463
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body has surface rust.
Pass153,218 miles (+11,618)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,218 miles
- Test number
- 518390631123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,600 miles (+9,306)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,600 miles
- Test number
- 254006091519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,294 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,294 miles
- Test number
- 131655400205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,245 miles (+16,049)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,245 miles
- Test number
- 150618324851
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,196 miles (+10,082)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 116,196 miles
- Test number
- 140707735222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,114 miles (+10,381)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 106,114 miles
- Test number
- 271989113083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,733 miles (+9,215)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,733 miles
- Test number
- 880921799164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,518 miles (+308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 86,518 miles
- Test number
- 914829872509
- AdvisoryVehicle has tinted windows.
Pass86,210 miles (+17,040)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 86,210 miles
- Test number
- 463538565964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,170 miles (+16,967)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,170 miles
- Test number
- 695035235103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 52,203 miles
- Test number
- 396165234140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A8 YTK
- Does A8 YTK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YTK is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A8 YTK?
- The MOT on A8 YTK is valid until 23 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 YTK done?
- A8 YTK was recorded at 176,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,589 miles a year.
- Has A8 YTK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A8 YTK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on A8 YTK 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 YTK find?
- A8 YTK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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