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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

K8 YFLMOT history

K8 YFL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K8 YFL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,266 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 YFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 YFL was last recorded at 108,266 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,266 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,266 miles
  • 2024 – 100,480 miles
  • 2023 – 82,246 miles
  • 2022 – 76,702 miles
  • 2021 – 68,994 miles
  • 2020 – 63,027 miles
  • 2019 – 55,975 miles
  • 2018 – 51,914 miles
  • 2017 – 45,229 miles
  • 2016 – 38,597 miles
  • 2015 – 30,770 miles
  • 2014 – 22,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,266 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,266 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    285989396722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail108,266 miles (+7,786)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    726055571895
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,480 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    626062021911
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,480 miles (+9,346)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    942578595086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    217857082918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,134 miles (+8,888)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    298550442034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,246 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    469669995540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    393559147204
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail76,702 miles (+7,708)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    546320974691
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass68,994 miles (+5,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    793128008837
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,027 miles (+7,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    768068902466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,975 miles (+4,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    639645898088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass51,914 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    155350150915
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail51,913 miles (+6,684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    967289583975
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass45,229 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    410610940306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,597 miles (+7,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    113836638586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,770 miles (+8,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,770 miles
    Test number
    106554735068
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  18. Pass22,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,310 miles
    Test number
    535821044082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 YFL

Does K8 YFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 YFL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 YFL?
The MOT on K8 YFL is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 YFL done?
K8 YFL was recorded at 108,266 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,206 miles a year.
Has K8 YFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 YFL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 YFL 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 K8 YFL find?
K8 YFL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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