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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,189 cc

T70 BYJMOT history

T70 BYJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
123,799 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 BYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 BYJ was last recorded at 123,799 miles on 18 May 2026, 6,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,622 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,177 miles
Average per year
5,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,799 miles
  • 2025 – 117,622 miles
  • 2024 – 112,421 miles
  • 2023 – 108,290 miles
  • 2022 – 105,318 miles
  • 2021 – 101,918 miles
  • 2020 – 98,344 miles
  • 2019 – 91,671 miles
  • 2018 – 85,109 miles
  • 2017 – 80,449 miles
  • 2016 – 77,094 miles
  • 2015 – 71,612 miles
  • 2014 – 65,624 miles
  • 2013 – 63,178 miles
  • 2012 – 53,736 miles
  • 2011 – 44,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,799 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.

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,799 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,799 miles
    Test number
    144837860692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,622 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,622 miles
    Test number
    152397368097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail117,619 miles (+5,198)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,619 miles
    Test number
    117239565137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,421 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,421 miles
    Test number
    995197334075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,290 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,290 miles
    Test number
    997937058281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,318 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    999207601049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,918 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    107099304229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    808860762030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,344 miles (+6,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    385172626299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass91,671 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,671 miles
    Test number
    402876134272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,109 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    938320673748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,449 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    513802411953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,094 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,094 miles
    Test number
    220831738925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,612 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    767561795083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,624 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    999331594019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,178 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,178 miles
    Test number
    445623013374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,736 miles (+8,919)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    866342922349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass44,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    428622921442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,817 miles (+585)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    678632621304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass44,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    368967181256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 BYJ

Does T70 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 BYJ is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 BYJ?
The MOT on T70 BYJ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 BYJ done?
T70 BYJ was recorded at 123,799 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,453 miles a year.
Has T70 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 BYJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T70 BYJ 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 T70 BYJ find?
T70 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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