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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

Y4 KMYMOT history

Y4 KMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

Y4 KMY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,055 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 KMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 KMY was last recorded at 126,055 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,017 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,055 miles
  • 2025 – 123,017 miles
  • 2024 – 122,264 miles
  • 2023 – 117,307 miles
  • 2022 – 113,560 miles
  • 2021 – 108,661 miles
  • 2020 – 102,013 miles
  • 2019 – 97,292 miles
  • 2018 – 87,937 miles
  • 2017 – 79,240 miles
  • 2016 – 70,916 miles
  • 2015 – 62,316 miles
  • 2014 – 51,799 miles
  • 2012 – 37,757 miles
  • 2011 – 25,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,055 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wipers slightly smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre exhaust leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s/rear tyre wearing uneven on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,055 miles (+3,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,055 miles
    Test number
    512063860135
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass123,017 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,017 miles
    Test number
    635273202897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass122,264 miles (+4,957)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,264 miles
    Test number
    463444127900
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber damp

  4. Pass117,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,307 miles
    Test number
    321411370569
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  5. Fail117,307 miles (+3,747)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,307 miles
    Test number
    403593786711
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyer wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  6. Pass113,560 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,560 miles
    Test number
    114304811935
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s front wheel arch starting to corrode

  7. Fail113,559 miles (+4,898)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,559 miles
    Test number
    967086716657
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.5m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s front wheel arch starting to corrode

  8. Pass108,661 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,661 miles
    Test number
    496831992045
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre wearing uneven on inside

  9. Fail108,660 miles (+6,647)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    616075721667
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre wearing uneven on inside

  10. Pass102,013 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,013 miles
    Test number
    767048274586
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamaged to n/s rear light unit
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to both front bottom ball joint gaiters

  11. Fail102,006 miles (+4,714)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    545314503206
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamaged to n/s rear light unit
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 3m
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to both front bottom ball joint gaiters

  12. Pass97,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    645400836992
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail97,289 miles (+9,352)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,289 miles
    Test number
    256699047608
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  14. Pass87,937 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,937 miles
    Test number
    816539979115
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail87,935 miles (+8,695)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,935 miles
    Test number
    164616237978
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass79,240 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,240 miles
    Test number
    270329340079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,575 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    743251091572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,570 miles (+1,654)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    868138636706
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass70,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    264336894948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,916 miles (+8,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,916 miles
    Test number
    909679863319
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

  21. Pass62,316 miles (+10,517)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,316 miles
    Test number
    777512365001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on inner edges

  22. Pass51,799 miles (+14,042)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    845267754097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer side walls starting to slightly perish

  23. Pass37,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    487692212494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,757 miles (+12,200)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    195512912324
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking and o/s torn on outer wall

  25. Pass25,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,557 miles
    Test number
    226899641210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,557 miles (+2,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,557 miles
    Test number
    515689041247
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  27. Pass23,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,297 miles
    Test number
    267611591082
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about Y4 KMY

Does Y4 KMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 KMY is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 KMY?
The MOT on Y4 KMY is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 KMY done?
Y4 KMY was recorded at 126,055 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has Y4 KMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 KMY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 KMY 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 Y4 KMY find?
Y4 KMY passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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