
Volkswagen Amarok
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
G8 DYAMOT history
G8 DYA is a black diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 21 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 181,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 181,815 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 6 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G8 DYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Amarok
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 21 Nov 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G8 DYA was last recorded at 181,815 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 181,797 miles · 8 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 7,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,815 miles
- 2025 – 168,611 miles
- 2024 – 150,594 miles
- 2023 – 213,743 miles
- 2022 – 208,531 miles
- 2020 – 133,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Side mirror.
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 19 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,815 miles (+18)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 181,815 miles
- Test number
- 448155453982
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail181,797 miles (+13,186)9 major6 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,797 miles
- Test number
- 453863584709
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D"D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass168,611 miles (+411)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 168,611 miles
- Test number
- 965774894205
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Side mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Fail168,200 miles (+17,606)4 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,200 miles
- Test number
- 997231094200
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,594 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 150,594 miles
- Test number
- 236625698090
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass213,743 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 213,743 km
- Test number
- 650312019452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,743 miles (+5,212)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,743 miles
- Test number
- 595142234753
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass208,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 208,531 miles
- Test number
- 774484561163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,531 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,531 miles
- Test number
- 960115575946
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass133,953 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 133,953 km
- Test number
- 111543394159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,953 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,953 miles
- Test number
- 684787614472
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Questions about G8 DYA
- Does G8 DYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DYA is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G8 DYA?
- The MOT on G8 DYA is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G8 DYA done?
- G8 DYA was recorded at 181,815 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,529 miles a year.
- Has G8 DYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G8 DYA has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on G8 DYA 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 G8 DYA find?
- G8 DYA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s., and 1 more.
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