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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

Y8 BBRMOT history

Y8 BBR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

Y8 BBR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,313 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BBR was last recorded at 74,313 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2010: 28,498 miles, lower than 28,626 miles on 17 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,956 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,357 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,313 miles
  • 2025 – 69,956 miles
  • 2024 – 67,703 miles
  • 2022 – 62,196 miles
  • 2021 – 56,714 miles
  • 2019 – 56,050 miles
  • 2018 – 55,286 miles
  • 2017 – 53,316 miles
  • 2016 – 50,531 miles
  • 2015 – 47,527 miles
  • 2014 – 44,565 miles
  • 2013 – 41,014 miles
  • 2012 – 36,624 miles
  • 2011 – 31,722 miles
  • 2010 – 28,498 miles
  • 2009 – 28,626 miles
  • 2008 – 22,383 miles
  • 2007 – 17,589 miles
  • 2006 – 13,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,313 miles (+4,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,313 miles
    Test number
    698112093977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass69,956 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    691355267460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,703 miles (+5,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,703 miles
    Test number
    760897243576
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass62,196 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    633357863095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,714 miles (+664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    732796714989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass56,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    825300972972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,046 miles (+760)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    918012597688
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,286 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    510432152115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    878056913135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,316 miles (+2,785)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    966538479179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass50,531 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    616408652149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,527 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,527 miles
    Test number
    347594495103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,565 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,565 miles
    Test number
    768996094167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,014 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    966722093130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,624 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,624 miles
    Test number
    676002092149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,722 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,722 miles
    Test number
    538615691196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,498 miles (-128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,498 miles
    Test number
    661566010223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,626 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    251238899197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,383 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    633508698101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,589 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,589 miles
    Test number
    170112797197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,830 miles
    Test number
    680467206290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BBR

Does Y8 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BBR is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BBR?
The MOT on Y8 BBR is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BBR done?
Y8 BBR was recorded at 74,313 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has Y8 BBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BBR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y8 BBR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 BBR find?
Y8 BBR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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