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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

C8 YEYMOT history

C8 YEY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 118,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

C8 YEY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,015 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 YEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 YEY was last recorded at 118,015 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,258 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,757 miles
Average per year
11,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,015 miles
  • 2025 – 110,258 miles
  • 2024 – 110,156 miles
  • 2022 – 80,990 miles
  • 2021 – 66,418 miles
  • 2020 – 49,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,015 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,015 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,015 miles
    Test number
    263172697979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    692058462831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,256 miles (+100)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,256 miles
    Test number
    526946938358
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass110,156 miles (+8,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,156 miles
    Test number
    902136846979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass101,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    915253091021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail101,595 miles (+20,605)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    675492090394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass80,990 miles (+14,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    350427410073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/55/16 conti (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass66,418 miles (+16,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,418 miles
    Test number
    566922222239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,621 miles
    Test number
    716940975679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 YEY

Does C8 YEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 YEY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 YEY?
The MOT on C8 YEY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 YEY done?
C8 YEY was recorded at 118,015 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 11,828 miles a year.
Has C8 YEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 YEY has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 YEY 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 YEY find?
C8 YEY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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