Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc
Y608 ABCMOT history
Y608 ABC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,438 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 111,438 mi
- At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y608 ABC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y608 ABC was last recorded at 111,438 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 1,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Mar 2024: 110,176 miles, lower than 176,988 miles on 4 Mar 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 110,179 miles · 16 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,259 miles
- Average per year
- 3,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,438 miles
- 2024 – 110,179 miles
- 2020 – 176,988 miles
- 2019 – 173,693 miles
- 2018 – 164,179 miles
- 2017 – 153,842 miles
- 2016 – 144,530 miles
- 2015 – 138,211 miles
- 2014 – 131,773 miles
- 2013 – 124,125 miles
- 2012 – 115,794 miles
- 2011 – 107,543 miles
- 2010 – 97,514 miles
- 2009 – 89,357 miles
- 2008 – 78,535 miles
- 2007 – 66,330 miles
- 2006 – 54,890 miles
- 2005 – 41,159 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,438 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front discs slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 323454788015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,438 miles (+1,259)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,438 miles
- Test number
- 550154301730
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass110,179 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,179 miles
- Test number
- 848278848232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,176 miles (-66,812)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,176 miles
- Test number
- 696708932275
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed cats missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass176,988 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 176,988 miles
- Test number
- 142626928569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail176,988 miles (+3,295)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,988 miles
- Test number
- 378307452696
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass173,693 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 173,693 miles
- Test number
- 839916665283
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,690 miles (+9,511)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,690 miles
- Test number
- 672646211696
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass164,179 miles (+10,337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 164,179 miles
- Test number
- 690128810980
- AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
Pass153,842 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 153,842 miles
- Test number
- 375461531702
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded
Fail153,842 miles (+9,312)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,842 miles
- Test number
- 281856595007
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront discs slightly corroded
Pass144,530 miles (+6,319)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 144,530 miles
- Test number
- 348399162164
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear discs slightly worn
Pass138,211 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 138,211 miles
- Test number
- 429927275070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass131,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 131,773 miles
- Test number
- 138819274043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,773 miles (+7,648)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,773 miles
- Test number
- 337828974092
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass124,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 124,125 miles
- Test number
- 568074673099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,125 miles (+8,331)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,125 miles
- Test number
- 477924773057
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass115,794 miles (+8,251)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 115,794 miles
- Test number
- 579985972032
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass107,543 miles (+10,029)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 107,543 miles
- Test number
- 318016971035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,514 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 97,514 miles
- Test number
- 983694650055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,357 miles (+10,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 89,357 miles
- Test number
- 473913799077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,535 miles (+12,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 78,535 miles
- Test number
- 261935798033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 66,330 miles
- Test number
- 814105997015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,330 miles (+11,440)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,330 miles
- Test number
- 810205897053
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass54,890 miles (+13,731)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 54,890 miles
- Test number
- 623525526114
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,159 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2006
- Odometer
- 41,159 miles
- Test number
- 530059925167
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y608 ABC
- Does Y608 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y608 ABC expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y608 ABC?
- The MOT on Y608 ABC expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y608 ABC done?
- Y608 ABC was recorded at 111,438 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
- Has Y608 ABC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y608 ABC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y608 ABC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y608 ABC find?
- Y608 ABC passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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