Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
Y8 GJLMOT history
Y8 GJL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 152,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 152,009 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 15,231 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 GJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 15 Apr 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 GJL was last recorded at 152,009 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,006 miles · 27 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 15,231 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,009 miles
- 2025 – 146,231 miles
- 2024 – 138,243 miles
- 2023 – 129,901 miles
- 2022 – 123,421 miles
- 2021 – 118,381 miles
- 2020 – 102,753 miles
- 2019 – 71,330 miles
- 2018 – 39,580 miles
- 2017 – 16,773 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,009 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake fluid looks dirty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front brake discs very worn and badly lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 11 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,009 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 152,009 miles
- Test number
- 375368185295
- 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))
Fail152,006 miles (+5,775)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,006 miles
- Test number
- 494137042741
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
Pass146,231 miles (+7,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 146,231 miles
- Test number
- 483361382970
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass138,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,243 miles
- Test number
- 437436507184
- AdvisoryBrake fluid looks dirty
- AdvisoryFront brake discs very worn and badly lipped
Fail138,243 miles (+8,342)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,243 miles
- Test number
- 243354794472
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid looks dirty
- AdvisoryFront brake discs very worn and badly lipped
Pass129,901 miles (+6,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 129,901 miles
- Test number
- 290718340451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,421 miles (+5,040)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 123,421 miles
- Test number
- 847814300524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,381 miles (+15,628)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,381 miles
- Test number
- 491828345749
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass102,753 miles (+31,423)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 102,753 miles
- Test number
- 939349071119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,330 miles (+31,750)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,330 miles
- Test number
- 329830734434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,580 miles (+22,807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,580 miles
- Test number
- 946961532346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass16,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 16,773 miles
- Test number
- 543982283211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 GJL
- Does Y8 GJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 GJL is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 GJL?
- The MOT on Y8 GJL is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 GJL done?
- Y8 GJL was recorded at 152,009 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 15,231 miles a year.
- Has Y8 GJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 GJL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 GJL 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 GJL find?
- Y8 GJL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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