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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y18 AMVMOT history

Y18 AMV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

Y18 AMV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,100 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 AMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 AMV was last recorded at 138,100 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,057 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
9,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,100 miles
  • 2024 – 127,423 miles
  • 2023 – 120,609 miles
  • 2022 – 114,369 miles
  • 2021 – 106,935 miles
  • 2020 – 99,509 miles
  • 2019 – 94,098 miles
  • 2018 – 82,482 miles
  • 2017 – 68,911 miles
  • 2016 – 56,001 miles
  • 2015 – 38,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,100 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,100 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,100 miles
    Test number
    891615446774
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail138,057 miles (+10,634)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,057 miles
    Test number
    499432722143
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass127,423 miles (+6,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,423 miles
    Test number
    793905247952
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,609 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    975537704599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,369 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,369 miles
    Test number
    341484554299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,935 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    987058347331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,767 miles (+6,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    138083517233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass99,509 miles (+5,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    603719170286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,098 miles (+11,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,098 miles
    Test number
    583052765212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.
  10. Pass82,482 miles (+13,571)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    160726200389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    826771170807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail68,911 miles (+12,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    736370501145
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass56,001 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    787417996312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,853 miles (+14,613)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,853 miles
    Test number
    314844458131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,240 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    219076815049
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y18 AMV

Does Y18 AMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 AMV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 AMV?
The MOT on Y18 AMV is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 AMV done?
Y18 AMV was recorded at 138,100 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 9,134 miles a year.
Has Y18 AMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 AMV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 AMV 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 AMV find?
Y18 AMV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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