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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y8 RSSMOT history

Y8 RSS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y8 RSS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,667 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 RSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 RSS was last recorded at 72,667 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,378 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,289 miles
Average per year
2,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,667 miles
  • 2025 – 68,378 miles
  • 2024 – 65,095 miles
  • 2023 – 59,651 miles
  • 2022 – 50,293 miles
  • 2021 – 42,552 miles
  • 2020 – 34,684 miles
  • 2019 – 27,499 miles
  • 2018 – 26,799 miles
  • 2017 – 26,089 miles
  • 2016 – 25,418 miles
  • 2015 – 24,928 miles
  • 2014 – 24,362 miles
  • 2013 – 23,614 miles
  • 2012 – 22,827 miles
  • 2011 – 21,850 miles
  • 2010 – 21,379 miles
  • 2009 – 20,787 miles
  • 2008 – 19,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,667 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,667 miles (+4,289)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    844517664652
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,378 miles (+3,283)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    781734937054
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,095 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    564105823464
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail65,093 miles (+5,442)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    333404921669
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,651 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    208058431515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,293 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    710245693232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    182945605651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,549 miles (+7,865)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,549 miles
    Test number
    368404949214
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass34,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    294501595646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,683 miles (+7,184)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    585010254952
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass27,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,499 miles
    Test number
    717961534003
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail27,499 miles (+700)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,499 miles
    Test number
    187022217826
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass26,799 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,799 miles
    Test number
    949860697781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,089 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,089 miles
    Test number
    256027214964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,418 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,418 miles
    Test number
    643357051767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,928 miles (+566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,928 miles
    Test number
    300618437552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  17. Pass24,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,362 miles
    Test number
    616202104341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,362 miles (+748)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,362 miles
    Test number
    427521404403
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp not working

  19. Pass23,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    398523903307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,614 miles (+787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,614 miles
    Test number
    325763103303
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  21. Pass22,827 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    696554302316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,850 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,850 miles
    Test number
    345972751245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,379 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,379 miles
    Test number
    152403260272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,787 miles (+1,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    491651069234
    • NoteOffside rear centre motif cap missing

  25. Pass19,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,309 miles
    Test number
    212023768236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 RSS

Does Y8 RSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 RSS is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 RSS?
The MOT on Y8 RSS is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 RSS done?
Y8 RSS was recorded at 72,667 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,963 miles a year.
Has Y8 RSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 RSS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 RSS 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 RSS find?
Y8 RSS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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