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Grey · Diesel · 2019 · 1,968 cc

Y8 ERWMOT history

Y8 ERW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2019. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 70,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y8 ERW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,173 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ERW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
26 Apr 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ERW was last recorded at 70,173 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 22,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,718 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22,455 miles
Average per year
11,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,173 miles
  • 2025 – 47,718 miles
  • 2024 – 40,020 miles
  • 2023 – 30,816 miles
  • 2022 – 23,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,173 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Apr 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,173 miles (+22,455)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    934208594422
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass47,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,718 miles
    Test number
    284838572081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail47,718 miles (+7,698)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,718 miles
    Test number
    847973780614
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass40,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    193955805830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail40,020 miles (+9,204)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    385615100920
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass30,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    347273738338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail30,816 miles (+6,926)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,816 miles
    Test number
    103701621207
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass23,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    23,890 miles
    Test number
    240231635039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about Y8 ERW

Does Y8 ERW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ERW is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ERW?
The MOT on Y8 ERW is valid until 14 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 ERW done?
Y8 ERW was recorded at 70,173 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 11,756 miles a year.
Has Y8 ERW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ERW has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 ERW 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 ERW find?
Y8 ERW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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