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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

Y8 VPLMOT history

Y8 VPL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 102,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y8 VPL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,325 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 VPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 VPL was last recorded at 102,325 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 14,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,150 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,175 miles
Average per year
9,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,325 miles
  • 2025 – 88,150 miles
  • 2024 – 81,390 miles
  • 2023 – 72,446 miles
  • 2022 – 65,535 miles
  • 2021 – 59,628 miles
  • 2020 – 57,250 miles
  • 2019 – 48,195 miles
  • 2018 – 35,273 miles
  • 2017 – 24,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,325 miles (+14,175)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,325 miles
    Test number
    821879479098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass88,150 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,150 miles
    Test number
    716917957408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,390 miles (+8,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    383853728083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass72,446 miles (+6,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    935594743535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass65,535 miles (+5,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    423415636392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass59,628 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    697836312971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,250 miles (+9,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    795250065256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass48,195 miles (+12,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,195 miles
    Test number
    830554790203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,273 miles
    Test number
    950025064034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,270 miles (+11,239)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    741806944515
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass24,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    272318342299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 VPL

Does Y8 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 VPL is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 VPL?
The MOT on Y8 VPL is valid until 18 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 VPL done?
Y8 VPL was recorded at 102,325 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,395 miles a year.
Has Y8 VPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 VPL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on Y8 VPL 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 VPL find?
Y8 VPL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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