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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y8 TAHMOT history

Y8 TAH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

Y8 TAH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,359 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 TAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 TAH was last recorded at 79,359 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,354 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,359 miles
  • 2025 – 73,340 miles
  • 2024 – 63,089 miles
  • 2023 – 55,779 miles
  • 2022 – 51,969 miles
  • 2021 – 47,583 miles
  • 2020 – 46,456 miles
  • 2019 – 43,958 miles
  • 2018 – 36,773 miles
  • 2017 – 28,972 miles
  • 2016 – 20,614 miles
  • 2015 – 15,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,359 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor damage (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to tread on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective Under inflatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,359 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    681533416461
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to tread on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective Under inflated
  2. Fail79,354 miles (+6,014)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    844048253257
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Minor damage (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to tread on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective Under inflated
  3. Pass73,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    729395713666
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail73,339 miles (+10,250)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    665708909257
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass63,089 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    359849992192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,779 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    369256107755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass51,969 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,969 miles
    Test number
    584776008603
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Fail51,969 miles (+4,386)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,969 miles
    Test number
    368136138146
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass47,583 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    141910125341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass46,456 miles (+2,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    658723416415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass43,958 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    895998578680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,773 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,773 miles
    Test number
    323952052140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,972 miles (+8,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,972 miles
    Test number
    188900040448
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted.
  14. Pass20,614 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,614 miles
    Test number
    586071593679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,813 miles
    Test number
    159914905164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 TAH

Does Y8 TAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 TAH is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 TAH?
The MOT on Y8 TAH is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 TAH done?
Y8 TAH was recorded at 79,359 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,697 miles a year.
Has Y8 TAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 TAH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 TAH 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 TAH find?
Y8 TAH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage; offside front tyre slightly damaged damage to tread on shoulder, and 1 more.

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