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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y8 DHBMOT history

Y8 DHB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y8 DHB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 DHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 DHB was last recorded at 107,578 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,951 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
7,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,578 miles
  • 2025 – 103,951 miles
  • 2024 – 99,774 miles
  • 2023 – 96,545 miles
  • 2022 – 90,748 miles
  • 2021 – 84,988 miles
  • 2020 – 75,823 miles
  • 2019 – 63,440 miles
  • 2018 – 49,060 miles
  • 2017 – 39,565 miles
  • 2015 – 28,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,578 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,578 miles (+3,627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    414391893693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass103,951 miles (+4,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    804838357288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass99,774 miles (+3,229)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    318685136517
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass96,545 miles (+5,797)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    149555524617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass90,748 miles (+5,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    598414376188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass84,988 miles (+9,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    477232798339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass75,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    481344203700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail75,823 miles (+12,383)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    951309053072
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,440 miles (+14,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    564849926113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,060 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,060 miles
    Test number
    337820136270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,565 miles (+11,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    172172537461
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass28,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    634838473091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 DHB

Does Y8 DHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 DHB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 DHB?
The MOT on Y8 DHB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 DHB done?
Y8 DHB was recorded at 107,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,723 miles a year.
Has Y8 DHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 DHB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y8 DHB 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 DHB find?
Y8 DHB passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake binding but not excessively; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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