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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

Y40 COTMOT history

Y40 COT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 121,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

Y40 COT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,333 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 COT was last recorded at 121,333 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 17,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,838 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,495 miles
Average per year
14,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,333 miles
  • 2025 – 103,838 miles
  • 2024 – 93,888 miles
  • 2023 – 91,345 miles
  • 2022 – 71,259 miles
  • 2021 – 53,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,333 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,333 miles (+17,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,333 miles
    Test number
    379010715319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,838 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    396643193523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,888 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    276768889261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,345 miles
    Test number
    515012180692
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail91,345 miles (+20,086)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,345 miles
    Test number
    700027569354
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass71,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    696277929106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail71,259 miles (+17,672)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    946916352827
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass53,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    368751926483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 COT

Does Y40 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 COT is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 COT?
The MOT on Y40 COT is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 COT done?
Y40 COT was recorded at 121,333 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 14,624 miles a year.
Has Y40 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 COT has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y40 COT 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 Y40 COT find?
Y40 COT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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