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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

C8 YAOMOT history

C8 YAO is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

C8 YAO red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
126,605 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 YAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 YAO was last recorded at 126,605 miles on 29 May 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,468 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
10,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,605 miles
  • 2025 – 119,824 miles
  • 2024 – 108,362 miles
  • 2023 – 93,839 miles
  • 2022 – 75,044 miles
  • 2021 – 68,524 miles
  • 2020 – 64,220 miles
  • 2019 – 55,270 miles
  • 2018 – 46,713 miles
  • 2017 – 35,502 miles
  • 2016 – 25,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,605 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,605 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,605 miles
    Test number
    360554403587
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail126,468 miles (+6,644)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,468 miles
    Test number
    516746043291
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,824 miles
    Test number
    807383740938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,824 miles (+11,462)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,824 miles
    Test number
    131818506588
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,362 miles (+14,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,362 miles
    Test number
    457823225318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    633949352123
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail93,839 miles (+18,795)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    941217026679
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    213479271299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,042 miles (+6,518)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,042 miles
    Test number
    847812323877
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,524 miles (+4,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    460051245816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass64,220 miles (+8,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    277472379723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass55,270 miles (+8,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    55,270 miles
    Test number
    338116096315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass46,713 miles (+11,211)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    628721990226
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,502 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    270458029513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,538 miles
    Test number
    506525168541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 YAO

Does C8 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 YAO is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 YAO?
The MOT on C8 YAO is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 YAO done?
C8 YAO was recorded at 126,605 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 10,103 miles a year.
Has C8 YAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 YAO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 YAO 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 C8 YAO find?
C8 YAO passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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