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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y7 CTJMOT history

Y7 CTJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y7 CTJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
178,615 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 CTJ
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
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 CTJ was last recorded at 178,615 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,324 miles · 15 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,291 miles
Average per year
10,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,615 miles
  • 2025 – 175,324 miles
  • 2024 – 166,566 miles
  • 2023 – 162,697 miles
  • 2022 – 156,277 miles
  • 2021 – 148,807 miles
  • 2020 – 140,514 miles
  • 2019 – 126,271 miles
  • 2018 – 116,006 miles
  • 2017 – 107,343 miles
  • 2016 – 92,274 miles
  • 2015 – 76,596 miles
  • 2014 – 57,738 miles
  • 2013 – 47,237 miles
  • 2012 – 38,996 miles
  • 2011 – 23,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,615 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corrosion

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,615 miles (+3,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    178,615 miles
    Test number
    819848540270
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corrosion

  2. Pass175,324 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,324 miles
    Test number
    717805620455
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded and soft not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail175,324 miles (+8,758)2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,324 miles
    Test number
    902121247886
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded and soft not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,566 miles (+3,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,566 miles
    Test number
    573699734511
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,697 miles (+6,420)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,697 miles
    Test number
    525414989056
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,277 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,277 miles
    Test number
    622179269028
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel -Outer tyre rim seat leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mount bush deteriorating.

  7. Fail156,277 miles (+7,470)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,277 miles
    Test number
    728012438010
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel -Outer tyre rim seat leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mount bush deteriorating.

  8. Pass148,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,807 miles
    Test number
    922567959808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail148,807 miles (+8,293)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,807 miles
    Test number
    738123242512
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass140,514 miles (+14,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,514 miles
    Test number
    238746255938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,271 miles (+10,265)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,271 miles
    Test number
    887812668686
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    624490275205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,006 miles (+8,663)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    436730214718
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass107,343 miles (+15,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,343 miles
    Test number
    604595022649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,274 miles (+15,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    952876792746
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    109754085926
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  17. Fail76,596 miles (+18,858)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    442703395551
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  18. Pass57,738 miles (+345)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    648438434231
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail57,393 miles (+10,156)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    227833434284
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,237 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    196067223215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,996 miles (+15,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    967219722247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,920 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    208280591469
    • NoteFuel cooler unit damaged

Questions about Y7 CTJ

Does Y7 CTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 CTJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 CTJ?
The MOT on Y7 CTJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 CTJ done?
Y7 CTJ was recorded at 178,615 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 10,157 miles a year.
Has Y7 CTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 CTJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 CTJ 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 Y7 CTJ find?
Y7 CTJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated; nearside front outer sill corrosion; offside front outer sill corrosion.

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