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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y8 DGXMOT history

Y8 DGX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

Y8 DGX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
176,436 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 DGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 DGX was last recorded at 176,436 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 8,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,803 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
8,633 miles
Average per year
6,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,436 miles
  • 2023 – 167,803 miles
  • 2022 – 157,445 miles
  • 2021 – 148,332 miles
  • 2020 – 137,569 miles
  • 2019 – 125,701 miles
  • 2017 – 122,348 miles
  • 2016 – 115,692 miles
  • 2015 – 110,512 miles
  • 2014 – 103,296 miles
  • 2013 – 95,830 miles
  • 2012 – 88,444 miles
  • 2011 – 82,640 miles
  • 2010 – 75,939 miles
  • 2009 – 70,318 miles
  • 2008 – 66,626 miles
  • 2007 – 63,686 miles
  • 2006 – 60,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,436 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both side rear tyres inner and outer shoulder wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak around boost pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe misty with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,436 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,436 miles
    Test number
    367304294466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,803 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,803 miles
    Test number
    210550868692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,445 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,445 miles
    Test number
    366222118054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,332 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,332 miles
    Test number
    886193690873
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail148,329 miles (+10,760)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,329 miles
    Test number
    777394556119
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass137,569 miles (+105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,569 miles
    Test number
    242275352699
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyres inner and outer shoulder wear
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGear box misty with oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak around boost pipe
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe misty with oil

  7. Fail137,464 miles (+11,763)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,464 miles
    Test number
    912964316913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both side front (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear tyres inner and outer shoulder wear
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak around boost pipe
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe misty with oil

  8. Pass125,701 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,701 miles
    Test number
    761557691986
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,348 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    777181803112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,692 miles
    Test number
    798788680513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  11. Fail115,692 miles (+5,180)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,692 miles
    Test number
    950742187016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass110,512 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    969389280970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    396408514303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,296 miles (+7,466)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    236477814383
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass95,830 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    366899613364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,444 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,444 miles
    Test number
    169532922360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,640 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,640 miles
    Test number
    799633321311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,939 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    724829410302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,318 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    921582729393
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass66,626 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,626 miles
    Test number
    843434328353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,686 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    790873627360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    792191236222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 DGX

Does Y8 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 DGX expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 DGX?
The MOT on Y8 DGX expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 DGX done?
Y8 DGX was recorded at 176,436 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
Has Y8 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 DGX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 DGX 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 DGX find?
Y8 DGX passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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