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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

Y8 PRHMOT history

Y8 PRH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

Y8 PRH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,542 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 PRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 PRH was last recorded at 134,542 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,261 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,281 miles
Average per year
5,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,542 miles
  • 2025 – 130,261 miles
  • 2024 – 126,025 miles
  • 2023 – 121,323 miles
  • 2022 – 116,984 miles
  • 2021 – 112,748 miles
  • 2020 – 108,427 miles
  • 2019 – 104,530 miles
  • 2018 – 100,364 miles
  • 2017 – 91,055 miles
  • 2016 – 81,607 miles
  • 2015 – 73,657 miles
  • 2014 – 63,559 miles
  • 2013 – 48,284 miles
  • 2012 – 46,503 miles
  • 2011 – 41,044 miles
  • 2010 – 33,717 miles
  • 2009 – 32,376 miles
  • 2008 – 29,393 miles
  • 2007 – 27,238 miles
  • 2005 – 27,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,542 miles (+4,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,542 miles
    Test number
    243814438302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,261 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,261 miles
    Test number
    497549005395
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail130,248 miles (+4,223)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,248 miles
    Test number
    677826843427
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass126,025 miles (+4,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    814320772080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,323 miles (+4,339)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,323 miles
    Test number
    619258871650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass116,984 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    416461391557
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail116,974 miles (+4,226)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,974 miles
    Test number
    807886996300
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,748 miles (+4,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,748 miles
    Test number
    721005559949
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,427 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    793475111927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,425 miles (+3,895)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,425 miles
    Test number
    968589475681
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass104,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    615956769457
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort

  12. Fail104,530 miles (+4,166)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,530 miles
    Test number
    407335797405
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort

  13. Pass100,364 miles (+9,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,364 miles
    Test number
    945253738840
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,055 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    249580381664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,607 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,607 miles
    Test number
    809124544573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,302 miles (+7,645)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    454170600467
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass73,657 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    931844449105
    • AdvisoryBody damage n s f
    • AdvisoryEngine oil just above min level
    • AdvisoryN s f lower suspension arm inner bush split. Will require attention soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limits 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight bind o s r brake

  18. Fail73,657 miles (+10,098)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    292303708370
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Replace bulb (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody damage n s f
    • AdvisoryEngine oil just above min level
    • AdvisoryN s f lower suspension arm inner bush split. Will require attention soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limits 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight bind o s r brake

  19. Pass63,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    468833574277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,559 miles (+15,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    239033174226
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  21. Pass48,284 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    547146043224
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  22. Fail48,284 miles (+1,781)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    457672643293
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLong travel on parking brake
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  23. Pass46,503 miles (+5,459)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    688511722233
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  24. Pass41,044 miles (+7,327)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    129701331207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped

  25. Pass33,717 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,717 miles
    Test number
    574240430210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,376 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,376 miles
    Test number
    680483729296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,393 miles (+2,155)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    783848728225
    • NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding on unable to fault on rbt
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 2mm

  28. Pass27,238 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,238 miles
    Test number
    491553337213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,231 miles (+8)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,231 miles
    Test number
    701542437223
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded on inner and outer surfaces

  30. Pass27,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,223 miles
    Test number
    350959125399
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread on outer edges(175/80/14)

Questions about Y8 PRH

Does Y8 PRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 PRH is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 PRH?
The MOT on Y8 PRH is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 PRH done?
Y8 PRH was recorded at 134,542 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,134 miles a year.
Has Y8 PRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 PRH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 PRH 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 PRH find?
Y8 PRH passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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