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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

Y8 CVBMOT history

Y8 CVB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 76,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y8 CVB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,772 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 CVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 CVB was last recorded at 76,772 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,627 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,145 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,772 miles
  • 2025 – 71,627 miles
  • 2024 – 66,208 miles
  • 2023 – 59,672 miles
  • 2022 – 53,957 miles
  • 2021 – 48,805 miles
  • 2020 – 43,207 miles
  • 2019 – 32,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,772 miles (+5,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,772 miles
    Test number
    554283761340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,627 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    915587912339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,208 miles (+6,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    465051154434
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all-round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,672 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    566962572693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass53,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    174129809265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,957 miles (+5,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    246457643029
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

  7. Pass48,805 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,805 miles
    Test number
    580975842840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,207 miles (+10,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    262216807732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass32,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    32,685 miles
    Test number
    626983767976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about Y8 CVB

Does Y8 CVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 CVB is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 CVB?
The MOT on Y8 CVB is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 CVB done?
Y8 CVB was recorded at 76,772 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has Y8 CVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 CVB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 CVB 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 CVB find?
Y8 CVB passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 1 more.

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