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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y8 LFRMOT history

Y8 LFR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

Y8 LFR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,491 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LFR was last recorded at 113,491 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 11,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,441 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,050 miles
Average per year
9,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,491 miles
  • 2025 – 102,441 miles
  • 2024 – 94,666 miles
  • 2023 – 86,318 miles
  • 2022 – 76,077 miles
  • 2020 – 66,274 miles
  • 2018 – 46,872 miles
  • 2016 – 25,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,491 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated, uv damage. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated, uv damage. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,491 miles (+11,050)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,491 miles
    Test number
    986314604742
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated, uv damage. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated, uv damage. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass102,441 miles (+7,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    192503502393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,666 miles (+8,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,666 miles
    Test number
    224259146438
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass86,318 miles (+10,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    302212803306
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass76,077 miles (+9,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    658809437176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass66,274 miles (+7,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,274 miles
    Test number
    380226247859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass58,507 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,507 miles
    Test number
    824951409802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Fail58,506 miles (+11,634)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    960643351863
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass46,872 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,872 miles
    Test number
    218199274292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,706 miles (+11,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    811487343902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  11. Pass25,537 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    774073959313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,719 miles
    Test number
    483107141252
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Fail18,719 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,719 miles
    Test number
    183200953977
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about Y8 LFR

Does Y8 LFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LFR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LFR?
The MOT on Y8 LFR is valid until 13 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 LFR done?
Y8 LFR was recorded at 113,491 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,270 miles a year.
Has Y8 LFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LFR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y8 LFR 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 LFR find?
Y8 LFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, uv damage.; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated, uv damage.; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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