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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

Y8 CDLMOT history

Y8 CDL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

Y8 CDL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,017 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 CDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 CDL was last recorded at 104,017 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,939 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
5,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,017 miles
  • 2024 – 99,962 miles
  • 2023 – 97,212 miles
  • 2022 – 96,026 miles
  • 2021 – 92,640 miles
  • 2020 – 89,301 miles
  • 2019 – 84,699 miles
  • 2018 – 78,480 miles
  • 2017 – 70,146 miles
  • 2016 – 62,028 miles
  • 2015 – 54,887 miles
  • 2014 – 48,957 miles
  • 2013 – 41,579 miles
  • 2012 – 28,867 miles
  • 2011 – 18,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,017 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,017 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    352488976468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail103,939 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,939 miles
    Test number
    284458281190
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass99,962 miles (+2,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    531583607301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass97,212 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    690119692841
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail97,212 miles (+1,186)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    316046046505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass96,026 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,026 miles
    Test number
    386214357504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping on inside edge (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass92,640 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,640 miles
    Test number
    718486162779
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail92,612 miles (+3,311)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    545930513148
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass89,301 miles (+4,602)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    443266795608
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass84,699 miles (+6,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    277975251856
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind on n/s/f brake assembly
  11. Pass78,480 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    994205060678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,146 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,146 miles
    Test number
    591121042908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,028 miles (+7,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    539010655921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,887 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    176561405221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
  15. Fail54,887 miles (+5,930)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    487541505256
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
  16. Pass48,957 miles (+7,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    575565104233
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRont number plate cracked
  17. Pass41,579 miles (+12,712)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    978683503245
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass28,867 miles (+10,274)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,867 miles
    Test number
    378313592153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,593 miles
    Test number
    245047201296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 CDL

Does Y8 CDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 CDL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 CDL?
The MOT on Y8 CDL is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 CDL done?
Y8 CDL was recorded at 104,017 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
Has Y8 CDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 CDL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 CDL 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 Y8 CDL find?
Y8 CDL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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