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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y18 AMEMOT history

Y18 AME is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y18 AME silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,532 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 AME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 AME was last recorded at 136,532 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,522 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,532 miles
  • 2025 – 129,004 miles
  • 2024 – 122,404 miles
  • 2023 – 114,600 miles
  • 2022 – 102,855 miles
  • 2021 – 93,018 miles
  • 2020 – 91,205 miles
  • 2019 – 81,168 miles
  • 2018 – 72,911 miles
  • 2017 – 64,397 miles
  • 2016 – 55,960 miles
  • 2015 – 48,329 miles
  • 2014 – 41,629 miles
  • 2013 – 35,914 miles
  • 2012 – 29,395 miles
  • 2011 – 22,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,532 miles
  • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,532 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    888522161810
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail136,522 miles (+7,518)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,522 miles
    Test number
    438394136676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,004 miles (+6,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    113116345810
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rear bushes slightly cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer cv gaiter slightly cracking.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass122,404 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,404 miles
    Test number
    161171190980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,600 miles (+11,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    297014477005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,855 miles (+9,837)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,855 miles
    Test number
    871143392871
    • MinorNearside Registration 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,018 miles (+1,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    802947855589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,205 miles (+10,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    804274510454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,168 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,168 miles
    Test number
    514525362906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,911 miles (+8,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    615270632015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,397 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    693840159652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,960 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,960 miles
    Test number
    502350112889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,329 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,329 miles
    Test number
    105768575008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,629 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,629 miles
    Test number
    729460984085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,914 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,914 miles
    Test number
    425637463080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,395 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,395 miles
    Test number
    568483182096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,531 miles
    Test number
    659773781087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 AME

Does Y18 AME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 AME is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 AME?
The MOT on Y18 AME is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 AME done?
Y18 AME was recorded at 136,532 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,379 miles a year.
Has Y18 AME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 AME has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 AME 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 Y18 AME find?
Y18 AME passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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